March 15, 2016

AUDIO: Prime Minister’s Monthly Press Conference: 15th March 2016 (Opening Statement)

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -- Eleven women were honoured for their exceptional community service by the Ministry of Social Development, Department of Social Services' Gender Affairs Division, at the International Women’s Day 2016 Women of…

India begin their World Twenty20 on Tuesday as clear favourites to become the first side to win the trophy twice and the first to triumph on home soil. MS Dhoni's side, champions in 2007, face New Zealand in the opening Super 10 game in…

Champion boxer Jamie Cox has been found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her London flat. Victoria Gribovskaja was attacked by Cox at her home in Lambeth on 16 July when he tried to collect his belongings after…

In a surprise move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to start withdrawing the "main part" of its forces in Syria from Tuesday. He said the Russian intervention had largely achieved its objectives. Read more at:…

An Uber driver who is accused of killing six people in the US state of Michigan has told police that the Uber app took over his "mind and body", setting off his shooting spree. Police said Jason Dalton, 45, carried out the shootings on 20…

Speaking on the troubling issue of rape and violence against women in observance of International Women's Day, Saint Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony said at a public meeting in Gros Islet last week he strongly believes that there are…

The former prime minister of Curacao, Gerrit Schotte, and his partner Cicely van der Dijs have appealed against the convictions and sentences handed down against them on Friday morning for forgery, corruption and money laundering. Read…

(ZIZ News) — A representative of the University of the Southern Caribbean is currently in the federation as part of the recruitment efforts of the Trinidad based university. In speaking with ZIZ News, recruitment specialist ebony Burton…

The CFBC Dance Ensemble is gearing up for another recital, slated for Saturday 2nd April, 2016. With the largest company of dancers ever, totalling fifty-five this year, the recital promises to be very spirited and entertaining. After two…

(ZIZ News) -- “Antibiotics off the Menu” is the theme under which this year’s Consumer Rights Day is being observed on Wednesday. The Department of Consumer Affairs is currently hosting a week of activities to commemorate the day. In an…

Foreign Minister Mark Brantley, currently on a tourism related visit to London, took an opportunity to speak with the BBC World Service’s flagship breakfast radio show ‘Newsday,’ on Monday morning. The brief but impactful conversation,…