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April 2015

Trinidad rattled by strong earthquake

Port of Spain, Trinidad (CMC) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 rocked Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday night but there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries. The United States Geological Survey said the quake was also…

Blackwood hits first ton

North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) -- England’s top-order tumbled cheaply again, but the tourists still worked themselves into a commanding position at 116 for three in their second innings, an overall lead of 220, by stumps on the…

Windies stage gutsy fight-back after early slump

North Sound, Antigua, CMC -- West Indies were staging a gutsy fight-back against England at stumps on the second day of the first test at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium here Tuesday. Veteran Shiv Chanderpaul and Jermaine Blackwood…

IICA’s Accountability Seminar

(ZIZ News) -- Agricultural officers gathered on Wednesday to discuss the accountability of the Inter American Cooperation for Agriculture (IICA) and its plans for the Federation. During the opening ceremony for an IICA Accountability…

Brantley Outlines Federation’s Stance On Renewable Energy

(ZIZ News) -- Climate Change and Renewable Energy were among the topics addressed by Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley when he spoke at the recent Summit of the Americas in Panama. Minister Brantley said despite the nation’s…

Government Officials Visit Koi Resort Site

(ZIZ News) -- Government officials say they are pleased with the progress being made on the ongoing Koi Resort Project and the benefits it will bring to the Nation, particularly to the employment sector. On Monday afternoon, a high level…

IMF cuts forecast for US economy, upgrades Europe, Japan

Washington (AP) -- The International Monetary Fund, citing the consequences of a strong dollar, is downgrading its outlook for the US economy but raising its forecast for Europe and Japan. The IMF predicted Tuesday that the American…