Monthly Archives

October 2014

6 die in dengue virus outbreak in southern China

Beijing (AP) -- The dengue virus has killed six people and infected more than 23,000 in southern China's worst outbreak of the mosquito-transmitted disease in about two decades, officials said Tuesday. Authorities in worst-affected…

Man floating in bubble rescued by Coast Guard

Orlando, Florida (AP) -- A long-time endurance runner and peace activist whose latest goal was to reach Bermuda in a homemade floating "Hydro Pod" was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday after he began suffering from fatigue. Coast…

Indian prime minister to visit Guyana and Suriname

Georgetown, Guyana -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Guyana and Suriname early next year. Since Indira Gandhi's visit to Guyana in 1968, to seek support against Pakistan, no other Indian prime minister has visited Guyana.…

Ebola scare at Piarco Airport in Trinidad

Trinidad, (Trinidad Express) -- Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan summoned security and health officials to an emergency meeting Monday after he was caught in an Ebola bungle regarding safety and precautionary measures at the Piarco…

Two bodies with gunshot wounds found in St Catherine

Kingston, Jamaica -- Two men were shot dead in separate incidents Monday in St Catherine. Reports reaching OBSERVER ONLINE are that about 12:00 pm residents of March Pen road in Spanish Town heard explosions and called the police. It is…

Dominican Minister Praises St. Kitts and Nevis

(ZIZ News) -- A Caribbean minister of government has praised the Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas-led administration for the tremendous developments undertaken in St. Kitts and Nevis over the last decade. During a recent visit to St. Kitts,…

Dr. Drew Endorsed by Antiguan Minister

(ZIZ News) -- The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Candidate for constituency number eight, Dr. Terrence Drew continues to be touted as the right man to represent the people. The Dr. Drew’s latest endorsement came from the Minister of…

St. Kitts and Nevis to Join World Post Day Celebration

(ZIZ News) -- “Post: Claim their Place in the Changing Communications Landscape” will be the theme in focus on Thursday October 9th, when St. Kitts-Nevis joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Post Day. Speaking ahead of the…

Nevis Administration to hold 8th Consultation on the Economy

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -- In preparation for the upcoming 2015 Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Budget, the Ministry of Finance, Statistics and Economic Planning will host its 8th annual Consultation on the Economy. The event will be held…

St. Kitts and Nevis economy a bright spot in the ECCU

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The performance of the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis since 2013 has been very encouraging and has been the bright spot in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) as the sub region continues to be…