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December 2015

World AIDS Day Events

(ZIZ News) -- On Tuesday, St. Kitts-Nevis joined the rest of the world in commemorating World AIDS Day. National AIDS Programme Coordinator in the Ministry of Health, Gardenia Destang Richardson, said the Ministry is currently focusing on…

National Carnival Queen To Host Health Fair

(ZIZ News) -- The 2014-2015 National Carnival Queen, Tishima Browne, is preparing to host her last major event before relinquishing the crown this December. In keeping with her health-based platform, Browne will host a health fair to…

St. Kitts and Nevis Being Promoted Worldwide

(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ name is being mentioned across the world as two of the country’s top officials engage world leaders in hopes of strengthening and, in some cases, establishing bilateral relations. The Federation’s strides…

AirAsia crash: Faulty part ‘major factor’

(BBC) Faulty equipment was a "major factor" in the AirAsia plane crash last December that killed all 162 people on board, Indonesian officials say. The plane's rudder control system malfunctioned four times during the flight - a fault that…

Chicago police chief fired over death of teenager

(BBC) Chicago's police chief has been fired following the outcry over the fatal shooting of a black teenager by a police officer. The city's mayor, Rahm Emanuel, told reporters he had dismissed Superintendent Garry McCarthy because of an…

German cabinet approves IS mission

(BBC) The German cabinet has backed plans for military support in the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria. Tornado reconnaissance aircraft, a naval frigate and a 1,200-strong force will be sent to the region under the…

Customs revenue up by $20 million

(Antigua Observer) St. Johns, Antigua - The revenue intake at the Customs & Excise Division has continued to increase, with the department reporting a massive increase in collections for the period up to October 2015. Inspector and…

PM calls Monsignor Albert ‘a true servant of the people

(Jamaica Observer) Kingston, Jamaica — Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Tuesday expressed sadness at the sudden passing of Roman Catholic priest, Monsignor Richard Albert. Simpson Miller reflected on the near four decades of service…

St. Maarten: Police arrest two men on drugs charges

(Antigua Observer) St. Maarten – The multi-disciplinary team arrested two men on drug charges yesterday at approximately 12.15 p.m., at a home on Quillitor Drive in Dutch Quarter. While driving through the Dutch Quarter area the patrol…

WICB Supports Narine

West Indies player, Sunil Narine will receive full support from the West Indies Cricket Board, following his suspension from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. That’s according to a press release issued on Monday by…

Russia says Turkey ‘shot down plane for IS oil’

Russia has accused Turkey of shooting down its warplane, near the border with Syria in order to protect its oil trade with the Islamic State (IS) group. Speaking at international talks on Climate Change in Paris, Russian President Vladimir…