Yearly Archives

2015

Guyana says oil discovered in offshore block

Georgetown, Guyana (GINA) -- Exxon exploration well, the Liza-1 on the Stabroek Block, using the drill-ship, Deepwater Champion located approximately 120 miles offshore Guyana, has encountered hydrocarbons, according to minister of natural…

Students jump from vehicle during police chase

Kingston, Jamaica -- Police Friday denied reports that a group of students were abducted from the downtown Kingston area yesterday. Michael Scott, head of the Kingston Central Police Division, said a group of students were, however,…

Giant Malt Cricket Awards ceremony held

Sports Page -- Ross Powell received his award as the MVP in the 2015 Giant Malt sponsored Federation High schools’ cricket tournament, to loud shouts from his school mates at the Charlestown secondary School. The ceremony was held the…

Narine’s action cleared once again

Chennai, India -- West Indies and Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine has been cleared to bowl once again by the BCCI's Suspect Bowling Action Committee but he has been given a "final warning". Narine's name has been taken off the…

Pele hospitalized in Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brazil (CNN) -- Pele, arguably the greatest footballer in history, was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital on Thursday, the hospital said. Officials didn't reveal why or how long the three-time World Cup winner would stay…

Minister Brantley describes Mexico as a Reliable Partner

(ZIZ News) -- Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis can soon look forward to the construction and renovation of police stations in Sandy Point and Newcastle. That disclosure was made this week when Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley…

Ma praises robust Taiwan-EU ties

ROC President Ma Ying-Jeou said May 6 that Taiwan-EU ties are going from strength to strength, with further improvement expected across a spectrum of areas. “Relations between the two sides are moving steadily ahead,” Ma said. “ROC…

Antigua-Barbuda diplomat recognised by Canadian university

Toronto, Canada -- Antigua and Barbuda diplomat, writer and academic, Sir Ronald Sanders, has been elected as a Senior Fellow at Massey College in the University of Toronto. The announcement of his election was made by the Master of Massey…