January 2016

At least 50 people have died in blasts near the Shia shrine of Sayyida Zeinab, south of Syria's capital Damascus. A bus station and a building housing military headquarters were hit by the blasts, which mangled nearby vehicles. It…

Retired Justice Neville Smith QC, said on Thursday the country should not allow itself to become a “hostage” to the Privy Council and recommended that The Bahamas set up its own final court of appeal rather than continue to “perch” on the…

(ZIZ News) -- Police are investigating the circumstances that led up to the body of a young man being found near the entrance of Ogee’s Ghaut. Dead is 28-year-old Devon Percival-Payne of Bayfords. According to reports, the body of was…

(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a reported drowning incident at South Friars Bay on Sunday. While the details are unclear, a representative from Police Public Relations Department has confirmed that the incident occurred…

(ZIZ News) -- “Strengthening Our Commitment To Preserving Our Heritage: Our Arts, Archives And Marine Environment” is the theme this year as the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Secretariat, the Nevis Historical and Conservation…

(ZIZ News) -- ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation is taking significant strides forward with the expansion of its programme line-up. Beginning Monday February 1, ZIZ TV will provide 24-hour programme featuring several new programmes coming…

(ZIZ News) – The recently installed executive of the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club will be promoting the development of junior golf in St. Kitts, as one of its main priorities for 2016. That’s according to Club Secretary, Dr. Leighton Naraine,…

(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, is calling for an end to the senseless killings taking place in the country. Dr. Harris made the plea in the wake of the recent shootings of…

(ZIZ News) – The Violent Crimes Unit and the Nevis Division of the Police Force are investigating two separate shooting incidents that have left two individuals dead. A press release issued by the Public Relations Department of the Police…

(ZIZ News) – Fire Station Officer, Lennox Griffin believes the commissioning of the two new fire trucks, in St. Kitts, will significantly boost the capabilities of the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services, as it seeks to ensure the…

(ZIZ News) – With most experts predicting drought conditions in the Caribbean to continue throughout the first half of 2016, the Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Hon. Ian Liburd says his government is continuing its efforts to find…

(ZIZ News) – According to Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris when fairly judged, the government’s performance to date has had the commendation of people far and near. Dr. Harris referred to the September 2015 Don Anderson Poll which…

Four Chinese miners who had been trapped underground for 36 days have been rescued, Chinese state media say. The men were trapped by a cave-in at a gypsum mine in eastern Shandong province on 25 December. China's CCTV showed dramatic…

The key Syrian opposition group has said it will join peace talks that have opened in Geneva. The Saudi-backed High Negotiations Committee (HNC) earlier said it would only join if Syrian government forces ended their air strikes and…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called an emergency meeting for Monday on the “dramatic” rise in Zika virus infection – strongly suspected of causing birth malformations – warning that its “explosive” spread could eventually infect…