Yearly Archives

2015

Bahamas attorney general taking bribe claim seriously

Nassau, Bahamas -- Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson on Monday assured that she and her team are serious in their handling of the claim that a foreign company bribed a Bahamian official in relation to a lucrative Bahamas Electricity…

Auditor General says JDF not living within its means

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is owing its suppliers over $634 million since June, 2014, Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis reported to the House of Representatives, yesterday. “Of this amount, approximately $507…

Willet furious over LI Selections

Sports Page -- As the Leeward Islands team prepares to depart for Trinidad on Wednesday to participate in the NAGICO super 50 series hosted by the West Indies Cricket Board, former Nevis, Leeward Islands and West Indies left arm leg…

Injury, availability force squad adjustments

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- The West Indies Cricket Board has advised of a number of squad adjustments ahead of the NAGICO Super50 Tournament, starting this Thursday here. Team Player Out Player In Reason Hurricanes Shane Jeffers Hayden…

Lloyd: Bravo, Pollard’s omission not the end of the road

Sports Page -- Chairman of selectors Clive Lloyd has defended the non-selection of Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard to the West Indies World Cup side insisting that the pair’s omission was not victimisation and that the time was right try…

St. Kitts and Nevis hailed for giant leap in renewable energy

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The Federation’s construction of a second solar farm is not only getting region attention, but is also making international headlines. The Independent Daily European Express says St. Kitts and Nevis’ quest…

Prime Minister Douglas condemns attack on Nigerians

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas has condemned the five-minute threatening attack on Nigerians, which occurred on Winn FM’s “Voices” talk show, last Thursday. Dr. Douglas said it was tragic that this caller…

District Governor praises Rotary Clubs

(ZIZ News) -- High praise for local Rotary Clubs has come from the District Rotary Governor responsible for the Eastern Caribbean. Governor Elwin Atmodimedjo wrapped up his four-day visit to the Federation on Tuesday and told ZIZ News he…

Former Calypso King donates to Sandy Point Primary

(ZIZ News) -- Former Calypso Monarch, Richie Buntin has given back to his community in a big way. On Tuesday, Buntin presented several pieces of musical instruments to the Sandy Point Primary School to help with the promotion of the…