Monthly Archives

March 2015

Zero Tolerance for School Violence

(ZIZ News) -- In light of the most recent acts of violence which have gained momentum in the media, the Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its zero tolerance policy toward violence in its schools. In a press statement issued late on…

Minister Hamilton promises Affordable Housing

(ZIZ News) -- Minister responsible for Human Settlement and Land, the Hon. Eugene Hamilton says the government will continue to provide affordable housing for residents. He specifically referred to the National Housing Corporation’s…

Sports Notices (March 26, 2015)

Sports Page -- Notice 1: Here are the fixtures for the upcoming matches in the local second division tournament: Thursday 26th March -- CSS v All stars at Cotton Ground - 2pm Saturday 28th March -- Easterns v All stars at Cotton Ground -…

Open Day helps Consumers make Healthier Food Choices

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- In celebration of World Consumer Right’s Day, a grand open house was held last Friday, March 20th and was hosted by the Consumer Affairs Department, under the theme: Helping Consumers Choose Healthy Diets.…

Flags at half-mast as Spain mourns air crash victims

Madrid, Spain (AFP) -- Flags flew at half-mast, meetings were cancelled and workplaces fell silent Wednesday as Spain mourned the 150 people, including at least 49 Spaniards, killed in a plane crash in the French Alps. A minute's silence…

Detroit mother arrested after 2 children found dead in freezer

Detroit (AP) -- A Detroit mother was arrested Tuesday after the frozen bodies of a boy and girl were found in a deep freezer in the family's home, police said. Court officers found the children's bodies while carrying out an eviction order…

Attack on group outside Parliament leaves one injured

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has condemned the attack on Young Jamaica members, the affiliate arm of the JLP, by a group of people who are alleged to be supporters of the People's National Party (PNP). The…