Yearly Archives

2016

Dr. William Connor hosts Professional Day

(ZIZ News) -- Teachers and ancillary members of the Dr. William Connor Primary School participated in a Professional Day in another thrust in the school’s educational advancement. Principal of the school Valencia Syder said the school’s…

Hope springs eternal

KARUNEGALA, Sri Lanka (CMC) — Opener Kyle Hope stroked a sublime hundred and Chadwick Walton, Assad Fudadin and Rovman Powell all chipped in with half-centuries as West Indies A ran riot against Sri Lanka A to post a crushing 109-run…

Tony Blair: U.K. may need a second vote on Brexit

Tony Blair thinks Brits may be having second thoughts about Brexit. The former Prime Minister said the U.K. should keep its "options open" over its decision to leave the European Union until it becomes clear what kind of deal it can get.…

Bus driver dies after being set on fire

(CNN)A bus driver in Brisbane, Australia, has died after a passenger set him on fire, police said Friday. Authorities launched a homicide investigation after the incident, which saw the driver pronounced dead at the scene. Australian media…

Maduro opponents tighten screws with Venezuela strike

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faces renewed pressure Friday as the Opposition calls for a nationwide strike, which he has threatened to break with army takeovers of paralyzed firms. Up in arms over the…

TCI tightens security at borders following jailbreak in Haiti

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (CMC) – The Turks and Caicos authorities have increased security at the borders of the British Overseas territory following the jail break in Haiti on Sunday. Haitian officials said that at least…

CARICOM region urged to ‘take a big view of agriculture’

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- Stakeholders in the regional agricultural sector have been urged to take “a big view of agriculture” as Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations continue to highlight the importance of food production to its…

Turks and Caicos elections called for December 5

PROVIDENCIALES, TCI -- On Thursday, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Premier Dr Rufus Ewing adjourned the House of Assembly, after outlining his government’s achievements and announcing that general elections will take place on Monday,…

Police investigating shooting in Old Road

(ZIZ News) -- The St. Christopher And Nevis Police Force’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is currently investigating a shooting incident in Old Road. According to reports, the shooting occurred at around 8 am on Thursday October 27 at the…

Police discover twenty seventh (27th) illegal firearm in 2016

(ZIZ News) -- A Stop and Search Operation executed by the officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) and the Anti-Drug Unit on Monday October 24 lead to the discovery of another illegal firearm. According to reports, the discovery was…