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Cardiff Blues lock George Earle banned for eight weeks

Dec 21, 2016

Cardiff Blues lock George Earle has been banned for eight weeks after being sent off in their European Challenge Cup defeat by Bath. South African Earle made contact with the eye area of Bath flanker Tom Ellis in the second half of the…

Berlin truck attack: Manhunt across Europe for suspect

Dec 21, 2016

A manhunt is under way across Europe's Schengen states after prosecutors identified a suspect in the lorry attack on a Berlin Christmas market. A warrant was issued at midnight. Details were not given but media reports say the suspect is…

Mexico fireworks blast: Dozens killed in Tultepec explosion

Dec 21, 2016

More than 70 others were injured as the blast hit the San Pablito fireworks market in Tultepec, about 20 miles (32km) outside the city. Video from the scene showed a large number of fireworks rocketing into the air as they caught fire.…

FBI said to be monitoring Caribbean entertainment events

Dec 21, 2016

A regional entertainment promotion agency recently came in for a surprise, when one major talent booking agency in the United States demanded that they make certain evidential disclosures required by the FBI pertaining to the origin of the…

Regional experts make ‘slow, steady progress’ on safe seafood policies

Dec 21, 2016

There is still a long way to go but experts meeting here last Thursday expressed optimism that slow but steady progress was being made toward introducing region-wide laws, rules and regulations intended to make Caribbean fish and seafood…

Heightened police presence during Carnival/Christmas Season

Dec 21, 2016

(ZIZ News) -- Commissioner of Police, Ian Queeley says the public can expect heightened police presence throughout the Carnival/Christmas season in efforts to combat crime. He made the statement during a brief interview with ZIZ earlier…

Labour officials Canada’s Seasonal Agriculture Workers Programme and share new measures

Dec 21, 2016

(SKNIS): Officials from the Department of Labour on St. Kitts met with workers on Tuesday (December 20), to review the recently concluded 2016 Canada/Caribbean Seasonal Agriculture Workers Programme (CCSAWP) with a view to strengthening the…

Graduates of RSS Section Leaders Course gets early chance to hone newly acquired leadership skills

Dec 21, 2016

(RSCNPF): The combination of Carnival and the Christmas Season in St. Kitts and Nevis is being used as an opportunity to afford new graduates of the Section Leaders Course conducted by Regional Security System Training Institute (RSS-TI)…

Garden Hotspurs donate to 100 year old fan on her birthday

Dec 20, 2016

(ZIZ News) -- The Garden Hotspurs Football Club Executives placed a smile on the face of their oldest fan, Mrs. Agnes Bradshaw earlier on Tuesday as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Public Relations Officer of the Garden Hotspurs,…

Recruits charged to be exemplary soldiers

Dec 20, 2016

(ZIZ News) — The newest members of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force have been charged to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the Defence Force. During the passing out parade for Basic Military Course No. 18,…

Training for Alexandra Hospital’s staff is top priority, says Administrator Pemberton

Dec 20, 2016

NIA – Administrator at the Alexandra Hospital on Nevis Gary Pemberton, says the facility’s human resource capacity is its greatest asset and, as such, staff training continues to be a priority. He was at the time delivering a report on…

Fifa corruption crisis: Rafael Callejas & Alfredo Hawit get life bans

Dec 19, 2016

Two former senior officials who have pleaded guilty to criminal corruption charges have been banned from football-related activity for life by Fifa. The sport's governing body began its own investigation into Rafael Callejas and Alfredo…

Australia v Pakistan: Tourists fall short of world record run chase in Brisbane

Dec 19, 2016

Pakistan fell short of completing a world record run chase in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane. The tourists, set a target of 490, began the final day on 382-8 and were on target for a famous victory until Asad Shafiq fell…

Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov shot dead in Ankara

Dec 19, 2016

A gunman has shot dead Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict. Several other people were reportedly also injured in the attack, a day after protests in Turkey…

Trump presidency faces electoral college test from opponents

Dec 19, 2016

The US electoral college is expected to certify Donald Trump as president on Monday, despite a last-minute effort to thwart the Republican. The institution's 538 electors will vote at state capitols nationwide. Read more:…

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