November 2015

(BBC) France has held a national memorial service for the 130 people who died in the Paris attacks two weeks ago. Some 2,600 people attended the service in central Paris, including President Francois Hollande, survivors of the attacks and…

(Caribbean360) The Roosevelt Skerrit administration is making changes to Excise Tax legislation that will see sweets, chocolates and carbonated beverages being hit with higher taxes. The Excise Tax Amendment Bill, presented before…

(Caribbean360) A former mayor in Jamaica will come under criminal investigation for giving contracts to friends and relatives, after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) reversed her decision on the official’s criminal liability.…

(Caribbean360) Officials from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) this week launched two milestone projects that will improve water access for more than 100,000 residents who live in some of the most underserved areas of the country. The…

(ZIZ News) – The United States Department of State has applauded the recent signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the consortium, Nevis Renewable Energy International (NREI), and the Nevis Electricity Company Limited to…

(ZIZ News) – Climate change and the upcoming dry season are the main points of discussion during a two-day forum being held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. The 2015 Dry Season - Caribbean Regional Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) meeting…

(ZIZ News) – Attorney General, the Hon. Vincent Byron says the recently launched Criminal Justice Strategic Board will, in time, address the shortcomings in the delivery of justice in St. Kitts and Nevis. Minister Byron, who also serves as…

(ZIZ News) – President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Dave Cameron has agreed to meet with CARICOM Heads of Government in Grenada, on December 4, to discuss the recommendations of the Cricket Governance Review Report. Cameron…

(ZIZ News) – President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Amateur Basketball Association (SKNABA), Romel Tobias said the Under-19 National Team is continuing preparations for a regional tournament. He said, “They are training for the Youth…

(ZIZ News) – A synopsis of the Federation’s crime statistics for this year was presented on Wednesday evening when the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force hosted another town hall meeting, this time in partnership with the St.…

(Jamaica Observer) HONG KONG (AP) — Canada's outspoken Miss World contestant said she was barred Thursday from entering China to take part in this year's pageant and accused Beijing of overreach in extending its campaign of censorship even…

(BBC) Russia is preparing wide-ranging economic sanctions against Turkey after Turkey downed one of its military jets on the border with Syria. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the measures would be drafted within days, and could hit…

(BBC) UK retailers are gearing up for the Black Friday shopping phenomenon with analysts predicting record sales. Consultants Experian and online retail group IMRG are predicting online purchases will hit £1.07bn, the first time they have…

(Caribbean360) Bridgetown, Barbados – It will become more costly for Barbadians to use their cell phones come January 1 next year. But Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler says that rather than having to pay a BDS$0.03 (US$0.015) per minute…

(Caribbean360) The good relations between the United States and Cuba are continuing, with the two countries signing an agreement to cooperate on environmental protection. The joint declaration was signed at the Cuban Embassy in Washington…