October 2015

(ZIZ News) – The new government radio programme, “Working for You”, debuted on Wednesday afternoon on ZIZ Radio 96.1 FM and the country’s Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has fully endorsed it. He said, “I was particularly…

Lima, Peru (AP) -- China's slowdown and tumbling commodity prices will push global economic growth this year to the lowest level since the recession year 2009, the International Monetary Fund predicted Tuesday. In a report Tuesday in…

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- On Monday, the board of executive directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), approved nearly US$895 million to contribute towards new development projects in IDB member countries. US$30.8 million will go to…

Abuja, Nigeria (AFP) -- Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday warned there was no longer any hiding place for the corrupt, as he hailed British and Swiss support for the recovery of stolen public funds. "Switzerland and Britain…

Castries, St Lucia -- It was a significant week for youths of the Caribbean as they celebrated Caribbean Youth Day 2015 under the theme “Refocus, Reinvest, Reinforce. Youth Integration for a Stronger and Sustainable Caribbean”. The…

Tortola -- The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) has elected Barbados, represented by Darcy Boyce, as its new president. Boyce, who serves as minister in the government of Barbados with responsibility for energy, telecommunications,…

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Although the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) is 71 percent complete, more needs to be done “to complete the dream of engineering that will make the Caribbean and CARICOM realise their dreams and…

Hamilton, Bermuda -- Digicel said on Tuesday that it will not be proceeding with its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) at this time. A release from the telecommunications company said despite significant support for the IPO from a high…

Kingston, Jamaica -- Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has laryngitis. A release from the Office of the Prime Minister today said Simpson Miller will be unable to keep a number of scheduled speaking engagements this week, as a result of…

Mullet Bay, St. Maarten -- The title for the Overall Team Gross score of this year’s ECGA tournament hosted by the St. Maarten Golf Association SMGA at the Mullet Bay Golf Course, was won by the island of St. Kitts with a total combined…

Sports Page -- Nevis’ number one muscle man, Colin Lazarus, on Tuesday took time out to thank his sponsors for their assistance in allowing him to participate in the recent CAC Body building championships held in the Bahamas. Lazarus who…

Sports Page -- Oretha Noland sent out a clarion call on Tuesday to invite all and sundry to the upcoming Fun and action Sports meet which will feature the seniors of Nevis. The much anticipated event is scheduled for Thursday 15th October…

Bridgetown, Barbados -- Opener Shane Parris hit an even century as Omar Phillips' XI reached 177 for three off 35 overs in reply to a first innings total of 174 all out off 41 overs by Kevin Stoute's XI at the close of play on the first day…

Colombo, Sri Lanka -- West Indies cricket icon Sir Garfield Sobers will be honoured during the upcoming Test Series between West Indies and Sri Lanka. The two-match series will be played for the Sobers/Tissera trophy as tribute to the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- A close examination was done of the 2005-2006 payouts to former sugar workers to ensure that the EC$16 million was distributed fairly and accurately, says Franklin Maitland, Chairman of the Accounting…