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October 2014

Suriname wants focus on food security, not marijuana

Paramaribo, Suriname -- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nation of Suriname says the focus of agriculture in the 15-member body at this time should be food security rather than marijuana cultivation. CARICOM has set up a commission to…

CG Rebels Off and Running

Sports Page -- In front of a sizeable partisan crowd on the evening of Saturday 11th October, the CG Rebels team of Nevis defeated the Hitters team out of St.Kitts as both teams locked horns in an intense battle for a final spot in this…

Deadly Cyclone affects one dayer

New Delhi, India CMC -- Dangerous Cyclone Hudhud has forced the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) to cancel Tuesday’s third One-Day International between India and West Indies scheduled for Visakhapatnam. The weather system battered the port…

Williams: WI must treat 4th ODI as final

New Delhi, India, CMC -- West Indies assistant coach Stuart Williams believes the Caribbean side needs to treat Friday’s fourth One-Day International like a final, if they are to find their edge and beat India in the series. West Indies…

Edwards, Shillingford give A-Team hope

Hambantota, Sri Lanka, CMC -- A defiant unbroken eighth wicket stand of 92 between Shane Shillingford and Nikita Miller saved West Indies A from a possible innings defeat on the third day of their opening four-day “Test” against Sri Lanka…

NEMA’s NDC shares tips on disaster preparedness

(ZIZ News) -- As the country experienced the effects of Tropical Storm Gonzalo, National Disaster Coordinator with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Carl Herbert has called on the public to make final preparations and be…

Andrea Bussue says Friday’s protest march was successful

(ZIZ News) -- It has been several days since a number of Nevisians staged a protest march dubbed “Families for a Better Nevis.” ZIZ News provided extensive coverage of the event and heard from participants who said they are dissatisfied…

Police Updates (October 14, 2014)

(ZIZ News) -- Zambi Heath of Cardin Avenue, and Omax Bye of Mc Knight were formally arrested and charged for Possession of Cannabis, which was committed on 12th October 2014. Jamal Mc Sheen of Bird Rock was also formally arrested and…

Antigua and Barbuda swamps Nevis

Sports Page -- A powerful Antigua and Barbuda national team completed a comprehensive victory over a much less experienced Nevis team on Saturday 11th October. This in the three day encounter between the two teams as part of the 2014…

Rain saves Nevis’ Blushes

Sports Page -- The one day match in the Leeward Islands tournament was played between Antigua and Barbuda and Nevis at the ET Willet Park on Sunday 12th October. Sylvester BOUNCING Joseph won the toss for the visitors and immediately…

St. Maarten Manages draw versus St. Kitts

Sports Page -- St. Maarten managed to hold on to stave off a comprehensive defeat by St. Kitts in their three day Leeward Islands encounter, over the weekend. Summarized scores: St.Kitts 185 all out: Steve Liburd 68 Colin Hamer 4 for 69;…