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December 2014

60,000 customers to get JPS early-payment rebate in January

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is in the process of applying the Early Payment Incentive (EPI) of $250 to the accounts of 60,000 customers, as this was not applied during the normal processing of bill…

Sugar Mas 43 Continues on Monday Evening

(ZIZ News) -- Sugar Mas 43 continues, this week, with a number of exciting events. This comes after weeks of private and Carnival committee-organised activities. Today , will see four of the Federation’s top bands providing entertainment…

Talented Teen Pageant focuses on Going Green

(ZIZ News) -- The recently concluded National Carnival Talented Teen Pageant was held under the theme “Go Green.” In preparation for the pageant, the contestants attended a session to learn more about green energy. During the interview…

Local Artist Shot

(ZIZ News) -- A popular local entertainer is currently nursing a gunshot injury after he was attacked early Saturday morning. According to a police report, Javon Crosse, who goes by the stage name “Ashkanaz”, was transported to the…

Jah Bass team takes Historic Championship

Sports Page -- The Jah Bass international team romped home to a comprehensive victory in the inaugural Village Premier league (VPL) versus Butlers on Sunday 21st December at the Hard times playing field. The Tonito Willet led team, won the…

Steyn six completes West Indies humiliation

Sports Page -- Dale Steyn had bided his time while South Africa built a position of supremacy against West Indies, but when he stirred the effect was lethal. West Indies were blown away within 15.3 overs, their last seven wickets falling…

Sammy, Pollard, Bravo axed in favour of untested trio

St John’s Antigua CMC -- Uncapped all-rounder Jonathan Carter has received his maiden call-up while highly regarded all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite and seasoned campaigner Narsingh Deonarine have been recalled to the West Indies one-day squad…

Fiery Johnson knocks India out

Sports Page -- Australian resilience was writ large across a four-wicket victory over India that will look a little fortunate in the scorebook without reference to the dressing-room scenes on day one, when India seemed set fair for a mighty…

ICC announces World Cup opening events

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- The Melbourne celebration will involve World Cup players and legends, cultural and music performances, a spectacular fireworks display and a yet to be revealed “special moment”. It will reflect the diversity…

Muhammad Ali in hospital with pneumonia, his spokesman says

CNN -- Famed boxer Muhammad Ali was admitted to an undisclosed hospital Saturday with pneumonia, his spokesman Bob Gunnell said. Ali's treatment prognosis is good, he said. "Ali, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, is being treated by…

Rikki Blake-Brookes Crowned Miss Talented Teen

(ZIZ News) -- The 2014/15 National Talented Teen crown now resides at the Basseterre High School, following a keenly contested pageant held at the Sugar Mill on Saturday evening. The large and appreciative crowd of supporters was sent into…