Yearly Archives

2015

Barcelona Football Club fined over whistling at Spain’s king

Madrid, Spain (AFP) -- Spanish authorities Monday moved to fine FC Barcelona 66,000 euros (US$67,000) and Athletic Bilbao 18,000 euros over last season's Cup final where fans of the Catalan and Basque sides whistled Spain's King Felipe VI.…

‘Fugitive’ Jack wants judicial review

Port of Spain, Trinidad (Trinidad Express) -- Citing political bias, corruption accused Jack Warner has instructed his attorneys to seek judicial review of his extradition proceedings. Warner, leader of the Independent Liberal Party (ILP),…

Grenada lowers Kick ’em Jenny alert level to yellow

St George’s, Grenada -- The Seismic Research Centre (SRC) at the University of the West Indies has reported that the activity levels at the Kick-‘em-Jenny submarine volcano just off the north coast of Grenada has reduced significantly over…

Caribbean examining Singapore tourism approach

Bridgetown, Barbados -- The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), in partnership with the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, on Friday held a workshop on Developing Viable and Sustainable Tourism Products: The Singapore Model. The…

Minister promotes Grenada across Europe and China

St George’s, Grenada -- Alexandra Otway, whose appointment as minister of implementation took effect in December 2014, has been promoting Grenada across the world. Starting in early July, she travelled with Micha Emmett, managing director…

Leewards Under 19 beat Windwards counterparts in thriller

Sports Page -- The Leeward Islands under 19 team beat their Windward Islands counterparts by one wicket in a thrilling encounter on Monday 27th July. Batting first, the Windwards team managed to score 141 all out in 39.3 overs. When the…

Windwards Under 15’s beat Leewards Under 15’s

Sports Page -- The Windwards Under 15 team beat the Leewards under 15 team by 18 runs on Monday 27th July. Summarized scores: Windwards 118 all out in 47.4 overs: Tajh Tavernier 39; extras 22 Zawandi White 3 for 25 Boognarine Sharma 3 for…

Experts slam lack of plan, slow transition in Cup final

Sports Page -- Two local football experts have blamed Jamaica's slow transition plays for the loss to Mexico in the Scotia bank CONCACAF Gold Cup final on Sunday night in Philadelphia, United States. Mexico captured their seventh Gold Cup…

Sitting of National Assembly

(ZIZ News) -- The general public is hereby informed that for the sitting of the National Assembly on Tuesday 28th July 2015, The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be implementing certain changes to improve security at…

Police Updates (July 28, 2015)

(ZIZ News) -- Natalee Rowe of Pelican Drive, Bird Rock was formally arrested and charged for Forgery, which was committed between 1st July 2015 and 9th July 2015 at Basseterre. In other News: An investigator at the Frigate Bay Police…

Job Vacancies available in more than 35 Areas

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Multiple full and part time job vacancies in more than 35 different areas are waiting to be filled by residents of St. Kitts and Nevis. Employment opportunities are available for a wide array of skills in…