March 17, 2015

Lagos, Nigeria -- Nigeria's military said it had cleared Boko Haram from the northeastern state of Yobe on Monday, while also claiming victory over the militants in the strategic town of Bama in neighbouring Borno state. In a Twitter post…

Mumbai, India -- Emerging markets must prepare for the impact of US interest rate rises, whose timing could surprise markets, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warned in India on Tuesday. Speaking alongside India's…

London, United Kingdom -- New York oil prices approached six-year lows Tuesday on worries over growing US stockpiles and after OPEC warned of a stubborn global supply glut, analysts said. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for…

Kingston, Jamaica -- The annual budget debate resumes at Gordon House this afternoon, with Opposition spokesman on finance and planning, Audley Shaw, responding to last week's opening presentation by the minister, Dr Peter Phillips. Shaw…

Havana, Cuba -- Cuba's Fidel Castro warned Tuesday that Venezuela was prepared to confront US "threats and impositions," and said Washington could no longer count on the Venezuelan military to do its bidding. Venezuela "will never allow a…

Bridgetown, Barbados CMC -- The Barbados government says the economy is showing signs of growth and that the sacrifices made by nationals over the past months have not been in vain. Finance Minister Chris Sinckler delivering the 2015-16…

Southampton, United Kingdom CMC -- Britain’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) says tsunamis triggered by the partial collapse of the Montserrat volcano 13,000 years ago would have been much smaller than previously thought. This is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Over 100 new St. Kitts and Nevis Citizen by Investment (CBI) Certificates of Registration have been signed by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, recently, after due diligence reports confirmed…

Sports Page -- Jamaica Franchise versus Leeward’s Hurricanes Jamaica Franchise (1st Innings) 175 all out (50.5 overs) Hurricanes (1st Innings) 285 all out (101.1 overs) Jamaica Franchise (2nd Innings) 274 all out (94.1 overs)…

(Sports Page) -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the ICC Annual Conference 2015 will take place in Bridgetown, Barbados from 22-26 June. This will be the first time the ICC’s annual meetings have taken place in…

Sports Page -- It was the first time since the Nevis International Secondary School was established that they were holding a Sports meet. The meet was held at the ET Willet Park on Friday 13th March, watched closely by Junior Minister of…

Sports Page -- The Inez France Preschool hosted its annual road races on Friday 13th March. The little children excited their parents and other relatives as they raced across the road, heading from the direction of Jessups back to the…

(ZIZ News) -- The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has proposed the establishment of a Commission on Cultural Festivals in the federation. Federal Minister of Culture, Hon. Shawn Richards said this is being done in an attempt to boost…

(ZIZ News) -- One month after Team Unity won the federal elections, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mark Brantley said the new administration intends to take a robust approach to foreign policy. Minister Brantley described St. Kitts…

(ZIZ News) – Minister of Consumer Affairs, the Hon. Lindsay Grant has praised the work of other government ministries in the quest to promote healthier eating habits. During the launch of the Consumer Rights Awareness week of activities,…