Daily Archives

March 3, 2016

Superintendent Hodge Stands Behind Prison Officers

(ZIZ News)— The Superintendent at Her Majesty’s Prison Junie Hodge says he is standing by the prison officers amidst controversial claims regarding the contraband found at the prison during the 21 day shutdown, stating “My officers…

Officials Updated on Koi Resort Progress

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. Hon Timothy Harris says the ongoing Koi Resort project is expected to bring numerous benefits to the nation. Earlier this week Dr Harris led a group of ministers on a tour of the site to get an update…

Sagicor 175th anniversary

(ZIZ News) -- In celebration of Sagicor’s 175th anniversary of operations in the Caribbean, Sagicor St. Kitts hosted the grand opening of its new offices and product launch reception on Wednesday. As Sagicor Life Insurance meets the…

US Republicans express Donald Trump fears

Senior Republicans are speaking out against front-runner Donald Trump after his seven-state victory in the race for the party's presidential pick. Mr Trump has declared himself a "unifier", but he is strongly opposed by veteran Republican…

UN imposes tough North Korea sanctions

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution significantly expanding international sanctions against North Korea. Correspondents say the new measures amount to some of the toughest against North Korea in two…

Strike hits Guyana’s sugar industry

A day after declaring that Guyana’s first crop sugar target was on track to be met, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has been hit by strike action. GuySuCo reported that 1,700 sugar workers downed tools yesterday, in the latest…

New Jamaica PM to be sworn in on Thursday

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Andrew Holness is to be sworn in as prime minister on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, after the Electoral Office of Jamaica wrote to Governor General Sir Patrick Allen advising that the final count of…

Adam Johnson guilty of child sex charge

Ex-England footballer Adam Johnson has been found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a girl aged 15. The jury at Bradford Crown Court found Johnson guilty of a charge of sexual touching, but not guilty on a charge relating to…

Rio 2016: Refugee team to compete at Olympics

A total of 43 prospective athletes have been identified for the Team of Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA), which will compete under the Olympic flag. "By welcoming ROA to the Olympic Games in Rio, we want to send a message of hope to all the…

Police Reports Zero Homicides in February

(RSCNPF): Commissioner of Police Mr. Ian M. Queeley announced on (March 01) that February 2016 was a zero homicide month. "February was a month free of homicides, as a matter of fact it is approximately eighteen (18) months since we have…

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