February 2015

Georgetown, Guyana (GINA) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett on Wednesday reported that Guyana has accepted 75 of the 143 recommendations made at the United Nations (UN) Universal Periodic Review meeting, which was…

Nassau, Bahamas -- The Bahamas should not be afraid of a potential influx of Cuban migrants and should consider adopting a more relaxed immigration policy as Cuba eases its diplomatic relations with the US, according to an internationally…

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Just 48 hours after Garvin Nicholas was appointed as the country’s new attorney general, a matter involving him has been referred to the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) for investigation. The issue…

Washington, United States (AFP) -- Pope Francis will bring his message of peace and compassion to politically gridlocked Washington in September when he becomes the first pontiff to address the US Congress, lawmakers said Thursday.…

Washington, USA -- On January 30, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2014 Article IV consultation with Costa Rica. Costa Rica bounced back quickly from the 2008–09 global crisis, but growth momentum…

Yaounde, Cameroon (AP) -- Cameroonian officials say Boko Haram fighters who attacked a town in the far north killing nearly 100 people have retreated to Nigeria. Government spokesman Issa Tchiroma Bakary said Friday that Cameroonian…

Sports Page -- There was much excitement at the Charlestown Primary School on Wednesday 4th February, as the students there commenced their series of cross country runs. The athletes in focus were the kindergarten to grade two students.…

Sports Page -- The Jocelyn Liburd Primary school held its senior girls’ cross country on Thursday 5th February. The route taken commenced just above the Gingerland Police Station; up through Hard Times; through the lower section of Rawlins…

Sports Page -- The Postal service’s cricket festival will be played at the ET Willet Park starting at 5 pm tomorrow-Saturday 7th February. The four teams involved are: Postal Services; Water Department; Public Works and an under seventeen…

At Verchilds Playing Field St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers 5 vs Cayon 0                                           (Half Time 4 - 0) Scoring for St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers Alicia Wigley 11th minute Lisa Hanley struck twice in the 13th &…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- High marks were earned by Superintendent Terrence James and Acting Superintendent Charles Smithen after completing a Staff and Command Course organised by the Regional Security System. A report from the RSS…

(ZIZ News) -- Friday afternoon was a momentous one for, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Boundaries Commission and the people of St. Kitts and Nevis when the Caribbean Court of Appeal upheld Justice Marlene Carter's ruling that…

(ZIZ News) -- Vice Chairman of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party, Senator the Hon. Nigel Carty also weighed in on Thursday’s decision which he described as a day of vindication for the people and Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. “Well I…

(ZIZ News) -- The Police Force is calling on political candidates of all parties to help ensure a peaceful election season. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ian Queeley, made the plea while speaking about investigations into damaged…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Nomination Day (February 6th 2015) in St. Kitts for the eight St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party candidates for the February 16th 2015 General Election, is expected to attract hundreds of party supporters and well…