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August 2016

US launches air strikes on IS in Libya

The United States has carried out air strikes on positions of so-called Islamic State (IS) in Libya, following a request by the UN-backed government there, the Pentagon says. The strikes targeted positions in the port city of Sirte, an IS…

John McCain condemns Donald Trump over row with Khan family

Senator John McCain and other Republican leaders have condemned Donald Trump's remarks about the family of a fallen US Muslim soldier. Mr McCain said Mr Trump did not have an "unfettered license to defame those who are the best among us".…

Strong tropical wave prompts flash flood warnings

A strong and fast-moving tropical wave over the eastern Caribbean Sea resulted in flash flood warnings being issued for the Lesser Antilles, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico though Monday night. Read more at:…

Archdeacon’s Farewell Service

(ZIZ News) - On Sunday a special farewell service was held for Archdeacon Valentine Hodge of the Anglican Church, who will be leaving his post in St. Kitts Nevis later this week. The Governor General, government ministers and other invited…

Clayticia Daniel Crowned Miss Culture 2016

(ZIZ News) - Hundreds of Culturama revellers assembled at the Nevis Cultural Complex on Sunday for the annual Ms. Culture Queen Pageant where the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Clayticia Daniel captured the crown. The new Miss…

ECCB Governor “Bank Losses Are Getting Smaller”

(ZIZ News) - The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor, Timothy Antoine says “The ECCB has made a loss but the bank’s losses are getting smaller”. He made the statement in the most recent episode of ECCB’s weekly podcast titled “ECCB…