2015

(ZIZ News) – “ZIZ will not be the same," was the promise of Douglas Wattley, Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. “We will do some different things and we will do some things differently to make sure that we give you a product…

Washington, United States (AFP) -- Financial markets face a higher risk of liquidity squeezes in a sell-off due to the effects of the long period of low interest rates, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. In a semi-annual report…

London, England -- Some major announcements are expected to be made regarding developmental programmes when British prime minister, David Cameron, visits the Caribbean this week as part of the UK’s re-engagement with the region, with…

Belmopan, Belize -- After just over three-and-a-half years into his government’s current term of office, Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow has called early general elections. “I have today advised the governor general to dissolve the…

Kingston, Jamaica -- The youth arm of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is urging the Jamaican Parliament to flatly and unanimously reject the terms of the Memorandum (MOU) of Understanding signed between Jamaica's Security Ministry and the…

Roseau, Dominica (CMC) -- A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Dominica to assist the government develop- a macro-economic framework in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika last month that resulted in losses…

Port of Spain, Trinidad (CMC) -- Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner on Tuesday questioned the timing of his life time ban from football saying it was nothing more than a “distraction”. Warner said that it is “no coincidence” that his…

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- The World Bank’s 2015 report on Doing Business in Barbados has triggered the ire of Business Minister, Donville Inniss. Stating that the report perpetuated “blatant lies” about Barbados, Inniss said that…

Charlestown Nevis -- The following is an address delivered by Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Finance Hon. Vance Amory on October 1st, 2015, on the occasion of Financial Information Month 2015. Fellow Citizens…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The Ministry of Social Development in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) through its Senior Services Division, will mark the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons on October 1st with a month of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Youth-related issues will be advanced in St. Kitts and Nevis and on the wider regional level by a new group of individuals who is reportedly dedicated to uplifting their peers. Dennis McCall Jr. and Joy…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Minister of Housing and Lands and Area Representative for the St. James’ Parish Hon. Alexis Jeffers, says a land clearing exercise near the Medical University of the Americas at Pot Works with the assistance of the…

Sports Page -- The month of October is the designated month for older persons and the Seniors’ division on Nevis is planning a host of exciting activities, specifically geared to the seniors. One such activity is the much anticipated…

St. John’s, Antigua -- The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Tuesday 15-member One-day and Twenty20 International squads for the Tour of Sri Lanka next month. One-Day International Squad Jason Holder (Captain) Devendra Bishoo…

St. John’s, Antigua -- Chairman of West Indies selectors Clive Lloyd has responded to recent public statements made by West Indies Team Head Coach, Phil Simmons: “It was drawn to my attention several things which were said by Head Coach of…