Yearly Archives

2016

Trained To Fight Drug Abuse

(ZIZ News) -- Almost sixty persons are now better equipped to assist in drug abuse prevention after graduating from a training and certification programme. A graduation ceremony was held on Saturday night at Ocean Terrace Inn which saw 57…

Rio Open: Rafael Nadal ‘not scared’ of Zika virus

Former world number one Rafael Nadal said he is "not scared'' of the Zika virus before this week's Rio Open. The top seed and his fellow Spaniard David Ferrer claimed they were confident all was being done to control the mosquitoes that…

David Beckham’s Miami MLS side in PSG talks

The principal shareholder of Paris St-Germain is in talks to buy a stake in David Beckham's Miami Major League Soccer franchise. Miami Beckham United (MBU), the ownership vehicle behind the proposed MLS team, has been seeking a financial…

Syria crisis: Strikes on hospitals ‘war crimes’

France and Turkey have said that air strikes on hospitals in northern Syria constitute war crimes. Up to 50 people have been killed in missile attacks on schools and hospitals in the region, the UN said. Read more at:…

Mexico indigenous people: Pope Francis asks for forgiveness

Pope Francis has asked Mexican indigenous people in Chiapas state for forgiveness over they way they have been excluded from society. He made his appeal while celebrating Mass in three native languages after a new Vatican decree approved…

Promises Kept

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. The Hon Timothy Harris has re-emphasized the promises that his government has kept in its first year in office. During a worship service on Sunday to mark one year since Team Unity took office Dr Harris…

Carty, Paul steer West Indies to Under-19 glory

West Indies' mix of high-speed hustle with the ball and patience with the bat help them beat pre-tournament favourites India by five wickets in a tense final in Mirpur to lift their maiden Under-19 World Cup title. India, who were bowled…

Team Unity Worships To Mark Anniversary

(ZIZ News) -- Activities to mark the anniversary of Team Unity being elected to office continued on Sunday with a church service at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Hundreds of residents filled the church to celebrate with the Unity…