2016

An international academic is recommending the decriminalization of prostitution in the Caribbean. Professor Kamala Kempadoo of York University suggests this would help the region get a handle on the sex trade, protect at-risk groups, and…

A police officer was among seven people, wanted on lottery scamming charges in the United States, who were arrested on extradition warrants in Jamaica yesterday. The constable and the other six were among a total of 19 people who were…

(ZIZ News) -- The Department of Agriculture is in the process of preparing for the 24th Annual Agricultural Open Day, scheduled for April 21 to the 22nd at the department grounds. Communication Officer, Kevin Jeffers said the public can…

(ZIZ News) — The Charles E. Halbert Public Library is once again promoting the importance of reading with its annual Easter Read-A-Thon this week. Held under the theme “Let Reading Broaden Your Horizons”, the Read-A-Thon is encouraging…

(SKNIS): On Wednesday’s (March 30) edition of “Working for You”, Kaye Bass, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation, stated that there is room for improvement in the promotion of gender equality. The subject was…

(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis has presented a report outlining the developments within the electricity sector during the period 2010-2012. The official launch of the 2010-2012 Energy Balances of St. Kitts and Nevis was held at the…

(ZIZ News) -- The OECS Commission and The Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA) will be conducting a series of “Train the Trainer” Programmes in Good Agriculture Practices (GAP). ZIZ News spoke with Agriculture…

(ZIZ News) -- It was a hero’s welcome for CARIFTA athletes at the RLB International Airport on Tuesday as government and sport officials hosted a ceremony to greet the teenage track stars. Jermaine Francis, Tah-J Liburd, Dimetre Browne,…

(ZIZ News)— The Inter- American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) launched the Climate Smart Agriculture Regional Competition on Wednesday. The competition is said to be focused on farm technologies and practices that respond…

(SKNIS): The Pirate’s Nest Hotel and Condominium development at Frigate Bay encapsulates the spirit of government’s policy to attract more stay-over visitors, transform the landscape, generate employment opportunities for locals and attract…

Belgium's football team held a minute's silence in tribute to the victims of terror attacks in Brussels, ahead of their friendly with Portugal in Leiria. The friendly was moved from the King Baudouin Stadium in Belgium's capital after 35…

Eoin Morgan says England will have to beat the in-form side of the tournament in New Zealand if they are to reach the final of the World Twenty20. England, who finished second in Group 1 after winning three of their four matches, face the…

An Egyptian hijacker who forced a domestic flight to land in Cyprus used a fake suicide belt, officials said. His motives remain unclear but the Cypriot president said the incident was not terrorism-related. Read more at:…

Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski has been charged with assaulting a journalist at a campaign event. Mr Lewandowski is charged with simple battery over his encounter with former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields. Read more…

Leader of the opposition, Arnhim Eustace, has released evidence of what he claimed were defective and therefore invalid ballots cast in two constituencies in the 2015 general election in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Read more at:…