April 2015

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…

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…

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…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris and Minister responsible for the Citizenship by Investment Programme has urged employees of the Citizenship by Investment Unit to exhibit the highest standards of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Caricom Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin La Rocque on Tuesday met with female Caricom Youth Ambassador, Ms.Sonia Boddie during his visit to the Federation, to hold talks with Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance Colin Dore says that the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) wants to lend greater support to small businesses on Nevis, in addition to the financial assistance it is…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Fifteen persons drawn from businesses on Nevis are attending an eight-day workshop at the University of the West Indies Open Campus Site. The training, entitled “Management Accounting Systems for Micro, Small and…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(ZIZ News) -- Tourism Minister, Hon. Lindsay Grant is again showing his Government's support for local tourism-centred companies. On Wednesday morning, Minister Grant was part of a tour of the Ocean Terrace Inn which recently opened its…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The health sector on Nevis continues to benefit from the benevolence of good corporate citizens on the island. The most recent gift came from the Four Season Home Owners Association of a Selective Laser…

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…

Caracas, Venezuela -- Seaway Heavy Lifting has entered into a contract with Cardon IV in Venezuela for transportation and installation of the Perla project gas production platforms complete with tie-in of the subsea infrastructure. The…

West of Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- Falih Essawi shouted on the phone as he described his situation. From his point of view, ISIS militants might be just hours away from taking the key Iraqi city of Ramadi. Fierce fighting has engulfed Ramadi,…