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December 28, 2016

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Russian anti-doping agency denies admitting to existence of doping programme

Dec 28, 2016

A report in the New York Times has claimed Russian officials have admitted to the existence of a doping operation in the country for the first time. The acting director general of Russia's anti-doping agency was quoted as saying "it was…

John Kerry warns Israel over peace deal with Palestinians

Dec 28, 2016

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said the prospect of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal based on a two-state solution is in grave jeopardy. And he insisted UN condemnation of illegal Jewish settlements on occupied land was in line…

Young Marine Explorers Study Impact of Hurricane Matthew on The Bahamas

Dec 28, 2016

Young Marine Explorers (YME), a Bahamian marine conservation organization based in New Providence, is working with Coastal Ecology Lab at the University of Miami to document the impacts of Hurricane Matthew on coastal and marine resources.…

South Africa v Sri Lanka: Stephen Cook scores century as hosts take control

Dec 28, 2016

South Africa opener Stephen Cook scored a career-best 117 as the home side dominated Sri Lanka to reach 351-5 on the third day in Port Elizabeth. Sri Lanka were bowled out early in the morning for 205, with seamer Vernon Philander…

Russia plane crash: Flight recorder ‘reveals faulty wing flaps to blame’

Dec 28, 2016

The main flight recorder from the Russian jet that crashed into the Black Sea on Sunday has revealed that faulty flaps were to blame, Russian media say. The flaps, panels on the wings that help lift an aircraft, were not moving together,…

T&T Olympian Ato Boldon Named Sports Illustrated’s Best Television Analyst of 2016

Dec 28, 2016

The successes of retired Trinidad and Tobago track star Ato Boldon have continued off the track. Boldon, a four-time Olympic medallist and T&T’s most decorated track athlete of all time, has been named as one of the best television…

Miss National Swimsuit and Mr GQ crowned

Dec 28, 2016

(ZIZ News) A new Ms. National Carnival Swimsuit and a Mr. GQ 2016 have been crowned in a 2 for 1 competition held at Carnival Village. Around 2:50 am on Wednesday morning, Miss St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank, Shakira Pitt was…

Government to support private sector businesses

Dec 28, 2016

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris has pledged the government’s support to private sector entities in 2017 to ensure continued economic growth in the federation. “From day one, we want to start working hard, delivering…

Groovy King pleads for greater investment in Soca Monarch

Dec 28, 2016

(ZIZ News) -- With the conclusion of the Soca Monarch Competition, the newly crowned Groovy Monarch Rucas H.E.is pleading for greater investment in the Soca Monarch arena. In an interview with ZIZ the Groovy King said that although he…

Greater presence for the CBI Programme in 2017

Dec 28, 2016

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Timothy has projected that 2017 will see a greater presence of the St. Kitts Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme around the world. The Prime Minister was at the time speaking during a tour of…

Still going strong at 101, Depusoir is congratulated by government on birthday

Dec 28, 2016

(SKNIS) —Samuel Depusoir is an extraordinary man. He has never smoked nor taken a drink in his life, perhaps, the reason for his longevity. At 101 years, he has outlived many of his generation and even those not of that generation. He still…

December 28, 2016

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