December 10, 2015

(BBC) German police have arrested five relatives of South Korean woman who died in an apparent exorcism ritual, prosecutors say. The 41-year-old woman was found dead in a Frankfurt hotel room after being gagged and severely beaten. Chief…

(BBC) The decision by South Africa President Jacob Zuma to sack the finance minister has been widely criticised. South Africa's currency fell close to a record low against the dollar on Thursday morning as the markets were digesting the…

(BBC) Venezuelan electoral authorities have confirmed that the opposition has won a key two-thirds majority, enabling it to challenge President Nicolas Maduro. The opposition said it would work to release jailed opposition leaders and…

(Antigua Observer) In wake of recent pickets by opposition groups against government policies, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a stern warning that he will not tolerate any action that will “stymie” economic development. In his…

(Antigua Observer) Some residents of Greater Georgetown breathed a sigh of relief yesterday after two bandits were shot dead by the police in what is being described as a fierce shootout. Pioneer Lane, South Ruimveldt Park, was likened to…

(Carib Journal) When it comes to Jamaica’s tourism market, the country’s capital, Kingston, has long been an afterthought. The vast majority of tourism development has come in beach areas, most significantly Montego Bay. Now, however,…

(ZIZ News) – On Wednesday, the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented monetary scholarships to 170 students in St. Kitts and Nevis. At the presentation ceremony held at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Minster of Education Hon. Shawn…

(ZIZ News) – The children of the late Nurse Ruth Hodge have launched a project in the Old Road community that will support women during and after their pregnancies. The Nurse Hodge Project was created in honour of the life and work of the…

(ZIZ News) – The Carnival Chairman is reporting that more than 150 vendors have applied to do business during the Carnival season. Speaking with ZIZ News on Tuesday, Noah Mills said his committee has agreed to facilitate a Carnival Village…

(ZIZ News) – The popular Carnival hangout known as Party Central will occupy a new location this season, following news that it has partnered with the National Carnival Committee to be the home of this year’s Carnival Village. On Wednesday…