Yearly Archives

2015

Old Skool blacks out High Voltage

Sports Page -- The resurgent High Voltage team got their power cut on Thursday night when they faced off with the Old Skool team at the Grell Hull-Stevens Netball complex. The NEVLEC team only managed to lead in the final quarter but it…

Stars help raise money for SKN charity

(ZIZ News) -- The stars came out to play Thursday evening as the 2015 hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) continues in St. Kitts and Nevis. Former international and regional cricketers, along with several influential businessmen suited up…

Attorney General Byron names Electoral Commission Officials

(ZIZ News) -- Attorney General, Hon. Vincent Byron used Tuesday’s sitting of the National Assembly to provide another update on the state of the country’s electoral system. He said that while the names of all members of the Electoral…

Minister Richards updates on BHS Issue

(ZIZ News) -- Education Minister, Hon. Shawn Richards says his administration intends to keep its promise of constructing a new Basseterre High School (BHS). Speaking at this week’s National Assembly sitting, Minister Richards said the…

Zouks lose to Tridents

(ZIZ News) -- The St. Lucia Zouks collapsed in their chase of 149, losing seven wickets for 44 runs, as they saw a 15-run defeat against the Barbados Tridents at Warner Park on Wednesday night. Tridents' win, built on a three-wicket haul…

Search continues for Teen Missing at Sea

(ZIZ News) -- The search continues for Dieppe Bay teen, Wilson Caines. Caines went missing on Tuesday June 30th during a fishing expedition with another fisherman. Police Public Relations Officer, Inspector Lyndon David said as the search…

Morocco arrests 2 over anti-gay beating

Rabat, Morocco (AFP) -- Moroccan police said Wednesday that two suspects have been arrested after a crowd attacked a presumed homosexual in public because of his appearance. "Two suspects have been arrested for the time being and the…

Defiant Greek PM Vows referendum will go ahead

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) -- Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed Wednesday to go ahead with a controversial bailout referendum despite pressure from European leaders as they declined to consider any fresh debt offer before Sunday's…

Industry Minister extends tax amnesty for businesses

Kingston, Jamaica -- Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton yesterday announced the extension of the Annual Returns and Removals/Closures Amnesties until July 30. The extension comes after the initial two month…

Bankrupt Bahamas megaresort sues Chinese contractor

Nassau, Bahamas -- Bankrupt Bahamas megaresort Baha Mar on Tuesday filed a lawsuit in England against its contractor, China State Construction Engineering Corporation, seeking more than $192 million in damages to compensate for delays and…

CDF gets thumbs up from independent evaluation

Bridgetown, Barbados -- The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) has received the thumbs up from an independent evaluation. Lorne McDonnough, CEO of the CDF, revealed this on the eve of demitting office, stating that the results of the…

J’can sentenced in Virginia for lottery scam

Harrisonburg, Virginia (AP) -- A Jamaican citizen living in Virginia has been sentenced for his role in an international lottery scam. Federal authorities say 32-year-old Carlos O'Brien Ricketts was sentenced Wednesday to 10 months in…

CPL Golfers visits Nevis

Sports Page -- An impressive contingent from the Caribbean Premier league makeup, journeyed to Nevis on Wednesday 1st July. The team was led by CPL chief, Pete Russell. The main aim of the group was to play a round of Golf at the…