Yearly Archives

2016

David Cameron had stake in father’s offshore trust

David Cameron has said he and his wife Samantha owned shares in an offshore trust set up by his late father, before selling them for £30,000 in 2010. The PM has faced questions over Blairmore Holdings, an offshore company set up by his…

Diabetes bigger than Zika

(ZIZ News) -- Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Martin says diabetes is a much bigger threat than zika. His comments came as nations across the globe observe World Health Day on Thursday, with a specific focus on diabetes. Dr. Martin said…

Commissioner’s Lecture a forum for total force interaction

(RSCNPF) -- Commissioner of Police Mr. Ian Queeley used his Commissioner's Lecture today (April 07) as the venue for the re-energized Police Welfare Association and the Police Sports Club to share their 2016 goals and objectives with the…

Ocean resource energy is the answer to economic development

(ZIZ News) -- According to Head of Oceans Governance Unit to the OECS, Dr. Asha Singh, the small developing island regions should focus more on using the ocean as a major resource for economic development. She made this statement during a…

Shawarma Eating Competition

(ZIZ News) -- It was a night of fun and food at the Rams Food Court on Wednesday as the Inaugural Shawarma Eating Competition got underway. Shawarma is an Arab dish where grilled lamb, veal, chicken, or turkey is shaved and served in a…

No limit on subjects

(ZIZ News) -- The Caribbean Examinations Council will not put any restrictions on the number of subjects that a student is allowed to sit. That’s the word from CXC Registrar, Glenroy Cumberbatch. He made the comment during an appearance…

2016 Oyster Regatta gets underway in Antigua

ENGLISH HARBOUR, Antigua -- An impressive fleet of Oyster Yachts, flying the flags of Germany, Ireland, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States of America have gathered in Antigua for the 37th Oyster Regatta. Nelson's Dockyard…

Weapons for sale on Facebook in Libya

A new study suggests there is a growing market in the illegal trade of guns and weapons in Libya via social media sites, in particular Facebook. The report covered 18 months and found sales of a wide range of items - from handguns to…