October 2015

(ZIZ News) – In an effort to increase the cadre of trained mediators in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean (IMPACT Justice) Project is hosting a course on community mediation, specifically for the legal…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Coordinator of the Seniors Division in the Ministry of Social Development on Nevis Garcia Hendrickson, said although the Division is committed to caring for the island’s elderly, the Hot Meals Programme, one of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The Sugar Workers Restoration Fund (SWRF) Secretariat is readying itself to disburse cheques to persons who are claiming on behalf of deceased relatives who toiled for many years working in the sugar industry. They…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The Nevis Island Administration in its continued quest to enhance the tourism sector and by extension the economy of Nevis contracted ARC Associates Inc. based in Canada and the International Airport Development…

A total of 16 ROC diplomatic allies urged greater and more meaningful participation for Taiwan in U.N. specialized agencies and activities during the world body’s General Assembly Sept. 28 to Oct. 3 in New York City, according to the…

Tripoli, Libya (AFP) -- The bodies of 85 migrants have been found washed up on the coast of Libya, a major departure point for the sea crossing to Europe, the Red Crescent said Monday. Since Tuesday, volunteers have recovered dozens of…

Washington, United States (AFP) -- Extreme poverty will this year fall to less than 10 per cent of the global population for the first time, although there is still "great concern" for millions in Africa, a World Bank report said Sunday.…

FLORIDA, United States -- A body in a survival suit was amidst the debris found in the search for container ship El Faro and authorities say they believe the vessel sank as it was battered by Hurricane Joaquin battered in Bahamian waters…

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Government has received approximately $810.2 million (US$6.8 million) in World Bank grant funding support to improve climate and weather data collection and information management within Ministries,…

Hamilton, Bermuda (AP) -- A weakening Hurricane Joaquin moved past Bermuda and farther out into the Atlantic on Monday after pounding the wealthy financial haven and tourist destination with heavy rains and winds. All flights to the…

Castries, St Lucia -- A Caribbean tourism leader said the region has to keep refreshing its product to ensure its people can continue to benefit from the revenue generated by the industry. “Tourism is by far the biggest sector of our…

ROSEAU, Dominica -- Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the multi-million-dollar aid package British Prime Minister Dave Cameron has announced for the Caribbean is a godsend for his country and the rest of the region. He…

Sports Page -- Nevis’ well known muscle man, Colin Lazarus, received a surprise visit from Junior Minister in the Ministry of Sports, Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams on Friday 2nd October. The Minister visited the champion athlete at his work…

Sports Page --Noted Cricket Commentator and Journalist, Stevenson “Steve” Manners is of the firm view that suspended West Indies cricket coach, Phil Simmonds, will tour Sri Lanka. Manners was speaking on Sunday, against the back drop of…

Sports Page – Please see below the training schedule and media activities for the West Indies Team ahead of the two-match Test Series against Sri Lanka: Monday, October 5th Training at Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo – 2:30pm A team…