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September 14, 2015

Nigeria school building collapses kills at least 4

Jos, Nigeria (AP) -- A one story, mud-brick school building collapsed, killing four students and injuring 24, an official said Monday. Rescuers used shovels and bare hands to retrieve the bodies and survivors after the collapse Sunday…

Egypt Gov’t quits in wake of corruption scandal

Cairo, Egypt (AFP) -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Saturday accepted the resignation of the government after it was rocked by a corruption scandal, and tasked the oil minister with forming a new cabinet. A senior official told…

Political and religious groups condemn racist statements

Port of Spain, Trinidad (CMC) -- Political and religious leaders Monday condemned what they termed racial comments posted on social media after the People’s National Movement (PNM) came to power following the September 7th General Election.…

Health Ministry launches new website

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Ministry of Health has launched its new website and its social media platforms in a bid to provide information and facilitate feedback from the public. The launch took place last Wednesday at the Jamaica Pegasus…

Law suits filed over Barbados nursing home deaths

Bridgetown, Barbados -- While the Barbados minister of health has called for the island’s nursing and hospice establishments, registered and unregistered, to step up to the plate, the Gentle Folks Nursing Home, which was featured by…

Vanessa Williams expected to feature in Independence 10 K

Sports Page -- If ever there was a hard working athlete, it is Vanessa Williams of Cotton Ground in Nevis. The outstanding long distance runner is currently preparing for the much anticipated Independence 10 k event and is working overtime…

Serena Williams loses at US Open misses Grand Slam

Sports Page -- U.S. tennis star Serena Williams lost the semifinal round at the U.S. Open Friday afternoon. She was upset by Roberta Vinci of Italy. Williams was chasing a calendar Grand Slam, which hasn't been done since 1988, when Steffi…

Djokovic wins second US Open, 10th Grand Slam title

New York (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic won his second US Open title -- and 10th Grand Slam crown on Sunday -- with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Roger Federer, who was thwarted in his quest for a record sixth championship at Flushing Meadows.…

Australia cruise to 3-2 series win

Sports Page -- It wasn't a dead rubber, but neither was it a particularly competitive finish to the series. Led by a strong performance from their fast bowlers, who rolled England for 138, Australia cruised to an eight-wicket victory in the…

Over the Top Services

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) has received media reports that some telecommunications providers have blocked over-the-top (OTT) services, such as, but not limited to, WhatsApp, voice…