December 2015

(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…

(BBC) At least one person has died and 36 have been injured after a car ran down pedestrians in front of a hotel in Las Vegas, officials said. Police say they believe the crash was intentional but terrorism has been ruled out. The vehicle…

(BBC) A group of Kenyan Muslims travelling on a bus ambushed by Islamist gunmen protected Christian passengers by refusing to be split into groups, according to eyewitnesses. They told the militants "to kill them together or leave them…

(BBC) Twelve Australian families have lost their homes to bushfires near Melbourne, days ahead of Christmas. Fire authorities are also warning of dangerous hot and windy conditions on Christmas and Boxing Day. Crews were still tackling a…

(Antigua Observer) The chairman of the Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association (AHTA) has expressed concern over possible impact increased terror attacks around the world could have on the nation’s tourism industry. Alex Debrito told…

(Antigua Observer) St. George’s, Grenada, Dec 21, CMC – Grenada says it will implement “all necessary measures that are legal” as it puts its disease surveillance system on alert in light of confirmed deaths related to the H1N1 virus or…

(Caribbean360) The Government of Barbados has signed two agreements with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for a loan to help finance and execute a programme to strengthen human and social development. Describing the project as…