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May 2015

Speedtech remains Committed

(ZIZ News) -- The man in charge of Taiwan-based Speedtech Energy LTD. says the company is committed to working with the new Government of St. Kitts and Nevis on several projects. This is the word from Speedtech’s Chief Executive Officer,…

William G. Demas Memorial Lecture

(ZIZ News) -- The current state and future of Caribbean logistics were put in the spotlight on Tuesday evening at the Caribbean Development Bank's 16th Annual William G. Demas Memorial Lecture. The Memorial Lecture, delivered by Professor…

His Excellency Tapley Seaton swears to uphold High Standards

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- His Excellency S. W. Tapley Seaton Q.C. promised to “uphold the high standards of office,” as he was sworn in as Acting Governor General, at Government Headquarters, this morning (May 19.) “I pledge that to…

Baker found guilty in Ireland ‘gay cake’ case

London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- A Christian bakery in Northern Ireland was on Tuesday found guilty of discrimination for refusing to bake a cake advocating gay marriage, in a landmark legal case brought by local authorities. Ashers Baking…

UK police: 7 arrested over London’s Hatton Garden heist

London (CNN) -- Seven men have been arrested in connection with the so-called Hatton Garden heist, last month's theft of gems and cash from a 60-year-old safe deposit company in the heart of London's jewelry district, the Metropolitan…

Canadian-funded justice project launched at UWI

Bridgetown, Barbados -- Assistance to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region in drafting legislation to further regional integration and economic growth, more legislative protection of vulnerable groups against discrimination, the…

Three teens charged with rape of schoolgirl in T&T

Port of Spain, Trinidad (Trinidad Express) -- Three teenagers, charged after a 14-year-old girl alleged she was raped six times, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate yesterday. The three aged 18, 17 and 15 years were not called upon to…

6 bodies found after mine collapses in Guyana

Georgetown, Guyana (CMC) -- Police Monday confirmed the discovery of six bodies after a mine caved-in on Sunday following heavy rains at Mowasi in Region Eight. The authorities said they were searching for four others missing and feared…