October 2014

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

(CNN) -- Lionel Messi missed a penalty as Brazil defeated Argentina 2-0 in the Superclasico de Las Americas friendly fixture in Beijing Saturday. Goals either side of half-time from Diego Tardelli were enough to ensure Brazil trumped its…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 14, 2014) -- The following is an address by Premier’s Address and Minister responsible for Disaster Management Hon. Vance Amory on October 12, 2014, on the occasion of International Day of Disaster Reduction…

(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…

(ZIZ News) -- The government of St. Kitts and Nevis is pledging its full support to the manufacturing sector. So says Labour Minister, Hon. Patrice Nisbett. The assurance came during the Manufacturing Awareness Week of celebrations, held…

(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…

(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…

BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM GONZALO ADVISORY NUMBER 5 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL082014 1100 AM AST MON OCT 13 2014 ...GONZALO STRENGTHENING WHILE IT MOVES THROUGH THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS... ...TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS…

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…

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…

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;…