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July 2016

Guyanese Woman Killed By Neighbour in Maryland

A 61-year-old man has been charged with killing his Guyanese neighbour in the US state of Maryland. Police arrested 61-year-old Robert James Crosby and charged him with the first degree murder and robbery of 62-year-old Lenise Fredericks.…

Rihanna at Lucky 13 on Forbes List of Highest-Paid Celebrities

Barbados’ pop princess Rihanna has claimed 13th place on Forbes annual list of the world’s highest-paid celebrities, coming in way behind first-placed Taylor Swift, but well ahead of such entertainment heavyweights as Katy Perry and Calvin…

St. Kitts and Nevis bids farewell to outgoing Swiss Ambassador

(SKNIS): The Honourable Mark Brantley, Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Federal Government, engaged Her Excellency (H.E.) Mrs. Line Marie Leon-Pernet, Ambassador of Switzerland, in a brief but meaningful discussion, as she bid farewell to…

14th Annual Fire Summer Safety Programme comes to an end

(ZIZ News) -- Fire, water, traffic and disaster safety were among the issues addressed at this year’s Fire Summer Safety Programme which wrapped on Friday. The event began on Wednesday July 13 with sessions in Basseterre, sandy point and…

2nd Annual Restaurant Week officially launched

(ZIZ News) -- Restaurants across the Federation are showcasing authentic local cuisine as they participate in the 2 Annual Restaurant Week. While appearing on this week’s edition of “Working For You” on ZIZ Radio, Consultant in the…

Launch of Courts Optical

(ZIZ News) — Unicomer St. Kitts, also referred to as Courts, added to the services offered to the public with the launch of “Courts Optical” on Thursday. “Value You Can See” is the tagline behind courts optical that offers eyewear and eye…

Rio Games: Jo Pavey named in GB athletics team at 42

Jo Pavey will compete in a fifth Olympic Games after being selected to represent Team GB at the Rio Games. The 42-year-old, who will be the oldest British woman to run in a Games, achieved the 10,000m qualifying time at the European…

Theresa May vows to be ‘one nation’ prime minister

The UK's new prime minister Theresa May has vowed to lead a "one nation" government that works for all not just the "privileged few". Speaking outside 10 Downing Street after being appointed by the Queen, she said it would be her mission…

Bahamas government defends US travel advisory

The Bahamas ministry of foreign affairs has denied a suggestion that it was acting for political reasons when it issued a travel advisory on the heels of the fatal shootings of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota last week, and after…