2016

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. Hon Timothy Harris says the ongoing Koi Resort project is expected to bring numerous benefits to the nation. Earlier this week Dr Harris led a group of ministers on a tour of the site to get an update…

(ZIZ News) -- In celebration of Sagicor’s 175th anniversary of operations in the Caribbean, Sagicor St. Kitts hosted the grand opening of its new offices and product launch reception on Wednesday. As Sagicor Life Insurance meets the…

Senior Republicans are speaking out against front-runner Donald Trump after his seven-state victory in the race for the party's presidential pick. Mr Trump has declared himself a "unifier", but he is strongly opposed by veteran Republican…

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution significantly expanding international sanctions against North Korea. Correspondents say the new measures amount to some of the toughest against North Korea in two…

A day after declaring that Guyana’s first crop sugar target was on track to be met, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has been hit by strike action. GuySuCo reported that 1,700 sugar workers downed tools yesterday, in the latest…

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Andrew Holness is to be sworn in as prime minister on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, after the Electoral Office of Jamaica wrote to Governor General Sir Patrick Allen advising that the final count of…

Ex-England footballer Adam Johnson has been found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a girl aged 15. The jury at Bradford Crown Court found Johnson guilty of a charge of sexual touching, but not guilty on a charge relating to…

A total of 43 prospective athletes have been identified for the Team of Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA), which will compete under the Olympic flag. "By welcoming ROA to the Olympic Games in Rio, we want to send a message of hope to all the…

(RSCNPF): Commissioner of Police Mr. Ian M. Queeley announced on (March 01) that February 2016 was a zero homicide month. "February was a month free of homicides, as a matter of fact it is approximately eighteen (18) months since we have…

NIA -- A section of the Hanley’s Road in Gingerland will be temporarily closed to the motoring public from 11:30 p.m. on March 02 to 4:30 a.m. on March 03, 2016. The closure will facilitate the first phase of asphalting operations on 2,000…

(ZIZ News) -- Gender Equality and Human Rights were among the topics in focus on this week’s edition of “Working For You”. Minister of State responsible for Gender Affairs, The Honourable Wendy Phipps was the featured guest and she began…

(ZIZ News) -- Just days remain until The Friends & Family of Mansion and Christ Church community group officially launches the first ever Gypsy Mas Festival. Marketing Manager of the Gypsy Mas Committee, Odessa Pemberton says the…

French prosecutors have widened their investigation into corruption in athletics to include the bidding and voting processes for the hosting of the 2016 and 2020 Olympics. Lamine Diack, the former president of world governing body the…

Male boxers will not wear protective headgear at Rio 2016 after the International Olympic Committee ratified the rule change by the sport's governing body. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) adopted the change for amateur fighters…

The Rolling Stones have announced they are to give a free concert in Cuba later this month. A band spokesman said the show in the capital Havana on 25 March was "the first open air concert in Cuba by a British rock band". Read more at:…