December 22, 2015

(BBC) A grand jury has decided not to indict anyone in the case of Sandra Bland, who died in a Texas jail earlier this year. The jury ruled that neither sheriff's officials nor jailers committed a crime in their treatment of Bland. It has…

(BBC) Iraqi forces are advancing into the centre of Ramadi, after launching a major assault to drive Islamic State militants from the city, officials say. Security sources told the BBC that troops and allied tribesmen, backed by US-led air…

(BBC) Nigeria's president has announced plans to raise spending by 20% next year by borrowing heavily amid falling oil prices In his first budget since his election victory in March, Muhammadu Buhari said he would spend $31bn (£20.8bn) in…

(Caribbean360) Georgetown, Guyana – The Opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has criticized the decision by President David Granger to let 11 jailed women go free this Christmas, saying it makes the legal system look “weak…

(Antigua Observer) St. John’s, Antigua - A financial crime consultant here says that convicted Ponzi schemer, R. Allen Stanford, has filed a petition for an “en banc” rehearing with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for are hearing of his…

(Jamaica Observer) WHILE a few of the mothers whose babies died in the recent bacteria outbreak at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) were outside the facility’s gates protesting yesterday, the hospital’s new board was facing…

(ZIZ News) – Jahvon Richards of Nevis in his black Toyota Celica claimed the top prize of the best two door car in the federation at the first ever Big People Bizniss Auto Show on Sunday. The event, held at Flow Grounds, saw some of the…

(ZIZ News) – Winners Circle Newtown United is the 2015 St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) Women's Carnival Cup champion. Newtown United defeated the ladies of Sol Island Auto Conaree FC 3-NIL In the finals on Sunday, thanks…

(ZIZ News) – The country’s Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris got his more than $600 million Budget approved in the National Assembly on Tuesday evening, following days of debates. Tuesday heard presentations from Parliamentary…

(ZIZ News) – Residents of the St. Christopher Children’s Home were treated to lunch on Sunday, compliments the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. Inspector Adolph Adams said the luncheon is the Force’s way of giving back to the…

(ZIZ News) – An exhausted Jackiema Flemming returned home on Monday afternoon, having competed in the 2015 Miss World Beauty with a Purpose Pageant. Upon her arrival at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, Flemming was greeted by…

(ZIZ News) – The Leaders of Tomorrow Foundation in Tabernacle joined a long list of groups and businesses that are giving back to those in need in time for Christmas. On Sunday, group members distributed several gift packages to residents…