Yearly Archives

2014

2nd Somali lawmaker killed in two days

Mogadishu, Somalia (CNN) -- A Somali lawmaker was shot and killed near Mogadishu on Tuesday, the prime minister said. It's the second killing of a Somali parliamentarian in two days. Abdiaziiz Isaak Mursal was attacked by unidentified…

Obama aims to reassure Asia allies

(CNN) -- Looking to turn a few degrees in his long-awaited "pivot to Asia," President Barack Obama embarks on Tuesday on a four-country tour of the region in the hopes of convincing Pacific allies the United States remains focused on them.…

Fun Day brings communities in Central Basseterre together

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Parliamentary Representative for Central Basseterre, Labour Party’s the Hon Ms Marcella Liburd, has once again demonstrated the importance of families getting together with the hosting of a successful Fun Day at the…

New Horizons Easter Programme

(ZIZ)-- Friday wrapped up a two-week programme for residents of the New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre for Juveniles aimed at developing vocational and community oriented disciplines. It included training in agricultural science, business…

Good Friday family fun

(ZIZ)-- Good Friday is normally a time for families to go out and take part in traditional activities such as kite flying. ZIZ travelled to several popular locations including Frigate Bay to capture moments of families spending time…

Sir Kennedy Simmonds birthday party ‘memorable’

(ZIZ)-- St. Kitts and Nevis’ First Prime Minister, Dr, The Right Honourable Sir Kennedy Simmonds’ birthday party last Saturday is being called ‘memorable.’ Sir Kennedy celebrated his 78th birthday surrounded by family, friends and well…

Government to secure partner for port expansion this year

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The government expects to find a “suitable private partner” this fiscal year, to share the cost of the necessary improvements to Jamaica’s port infrastructure, to meet the completion of the expansion of the Panama Canal…

Pope Francis, huge crowd joyously celebrate Easter

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Marking Christianity's most hopeful day, Pope Francis made an Easter Sunday plea for peace and dialogue in Ukraine and Syria, for an end to terrorist attacks against Christians in Nigeria and for more attention to the…

Wanted man detained

(ZIZ)-- Geron Walters of Ottley’s Village, who was wanted by police, is now in their custody. According to a release from the Royal St. Christopher And Nevis Police Force issued last week, two warrants existed for the 31 year old man’s…

Jamaica 254-7 after tea vs Barbados’ 245

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Jamaica, replying to Barbados’ 245, reached 254 for seven in their first innings, an hour after tea on the second day of the Headley/Weekes Trophy semi-final at Kensington Oval on Sunday. Scores: BARBADOS: 245…