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January 13, 2016

Canadian pilot dies after crevasse fall in Antarctica

(BBC) A Canadian helicopter pilot has died after falling 20m (65ft) into an icy crevasse near Australia's Davis base in Antarctica. David Wood, 62, fell into the crack after getting out of his helicopter during a routine fuel drop on…

Private messages at work can be read by employers, says court

Employers can read workers' private messages sent via chat software and webmail accounts during working hours, judges have ruled. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said a firm that read a worker's Yahoo Messenger chats sent while…

CIP free after five years

(Antigua Observer) Investors who gain citizenship by investment into Antigua & Barbuda will be allowed to pass on that citizenship to their children without charge after five years, fulfilling all requirements. The announcement was…

More chickens coming to boost supply

(Jamaica Observer) Agriculture Minister Derrick Kellier has signed off on an import licence agreement for four containers of leg quarters to be shipped into the island over the next five weeks, as part of strategies to minimise the chicken…

Caribbean served by some of the world’s safest airlines

(Caribbean360) An annual survey of the world’s biggest airlines indicates that the Caribbean is served by some of the safest carriers worldwide. The survey was compiled by AirlineRatings.com, an independent plane safety and product rating…

International Exposure for St. Kitts and Nevis

(ZIZ News) – The recent visit of Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, to St. Kitts and Nevis, is making headlines around the world. In an online article published on January 10th, the Canadian Press wrote “There was also room for some…

National Security Receives US$10,000 from Corporate Partner

(ZIZ News) – A corporate partner in St. Kitts and Nevis is supporting the efforts of the Ministry of National Security in safeguarding citizens and residents by providing a cheque of US$10,000. Chairman of Veling Group and St. Kitts-Nevis…

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