September 2014

ROC President Ma Ying-jeou was awarded the Eisenhower Medallion Sept. 19 by U.S.-based People to People International for his efforts in promoting regional peace. “My acceptance of this award in my capacity as president of the ROC…

(ZIZ News) -- The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis officially observes its 31st anniversary of independence on September 19th. Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr Denzil Douglas said St. Kitts and Nevis has been tested and tried and has now…

(ZIZ News) -- As St. Kitts-Nevis celebrates its 31st anniversary of Independence, the nation's Prime Minister the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas is calling for reflection. Speaking at Tuesday morning's Guard of Honour and…

(ZIZ News) -- The sister-island of Nevis is doing its part to ensure that the Federation's 31st Independence Anniversary is celebrated there. Speaking with Permanent Secretary in the Premier's Ministry, Wakely Daniel, ZIZ News learnt that…

(ZIZ News) -- Commissioner of Police, Dr. C. G. Walwyn is satisfied that police and community based initiatives to steer youth away from deviant lifestyles are bearing fruit. Speaking at Conversations For Progress in Sandy Point on…

(CNN) -- Two gunmen set off explosives at a Nigerian college, then started shooting -- killing at least 13 people on another day of violence in the African nation, and yet another targeting students. Kano state police commissioner Adelere…

MIAMI BEACH, Florida (AP) — The US Coast Guard is reporting an operation in the Caribbean that netted more than $23 million worth of cocaine. Roughly 719 kilograms of cocaine will be unloaded Thursday at the Coast Guard station in Miami…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has described the Caribbean Leadership Project’s Leadership Development Programme for senior civil servants as being critical to the region’s development. He made the…

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A popular private health centre in Portmore is reporting a large number of suspected cases of the rapidly spreading chikungunya virus in sections of the municipality. Nurses stationed at the centre's general…

Sports Page -- The West Indies women’s cricket team, stormed to another comprehensive victory in their current series versus the New Zealand female team on Wednesday 17th September. It was the third one day international of the four match…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- West Indies’ Shivnarine Chanderpaul has returned to the top three of the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen following a stellar performance against Bangladesh in the second Test in St Lucia, which…

Gros Islet, St Lucia -- West Indies player Darren Bravo has been found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth and final day’s play in the second Test against Bangladesh in St. Lucia on Tuesday. Bravo was…

Sports Page -- The Church Ground Basketball Club will be holding its annual Malcolm Guishard Memorial Basketball League, commencing on October 04th 2014. The registration fee for interested teams is $100.00. The league is set to conclude…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The establishment of the People Employment Programme (PEP) School of Cosmetology has proven to be a significant development as it has allowed for the holistic training of trainees in the cosmetology discipline, who…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Federation is preparing to host Information Communication Technology (ICT) Week 2014 from September 22-26. The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), in collaboration with the Organisation of…