December 2015

(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…

(BBC) French police have identified the third attacker at the Bataclan during the Paris attacks, Prime Minister Manuel Valls says. Mr Valls did not name the man, but did not dispute reports naming him as French national Foued…

(BBC) The couple behind the San Bernardino attack that killed 14 people were radicalised before they started dating, the director of the FBI has said. James Comey said Tashfeen Malik and husband Syed Farook spoke of jihad and martyrdom…

(BBC) "We have an opportunity in this country not to go down the American path." Those were the words of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard before he radically changed Australia's gun laws and - many believe - rid the country of…

(Antigua Observer) 24 year old Regis Burton is among 60 young people from across the Commonwealth who are being recognised as exceptional leaders in their community. They will receive a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award. Burton is…

(Caribbean360) The search for missing Canadian woman Linnea Moore-Venoitte continues, with all past and off-duty officers being called into action. But there are conflicting reports about whether the apparently abducted woman was hit by a…

(Caribbean360) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized US$600,000 worth of cocaine that was on a flight that arrived at the Philadelphia International Airport from Montego Bay, Jamaica over the weekend. Officers made no…

(ZIZ News) – South Africa's Captain, Hashim Amla says they were completely outplayed by India throughout the four-match test series but remained confident they can improve ahead of their next test against England, later this month. India…

(ZIZ News) – West Indies’ Bowling Consultant, Sir Curtly Ambrose says the Caribbean team will be very competitive when it faces Australia in the upcoming test series for the Frank Worrell Trophy. Speaking after the team's training session…

(ZIZ News) – Chairman of the National Carnival Committee, Noah Mills announced the changes to this year’s Soca Monarch Semi-final Contest on Tuesday afternoon, during an interview on ZIZ Radio. Following a recent period of uncertainty…

(ZIZ News) – Government officials in Nevis met on Tuesday morning at Assembly Chambers to begin the presentation and debate for the 2016 budget. During his two and a half hour presentation, Nevis’ Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon…