2016

More than 100 leading scientists say the Rio Olympics should be moved or postponed over the Zika outbreak. The group says new findings about the virus make it "unethical" for the games to go ahead in an open letter to the World Health…

Insel Air, the national airline of Curaçao, will begin flying between Guyana and Brazil from July 4. The airline said it will operate three weekly flights between Boa Vista, Brazil, and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana,…

It’s becoming even more likely that Tropical Storm Bonnie could form in the Atlantic over the weekend. The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said the area of low pressure northeast of the Bahamas has a 90 per cent chance of developing into a…

(ZIZ News) -- Local teacher, Empress Stanley launched her new book “An Insight into Life” at a ceremony at the University Of The West Indies, Open Campus, on Thursday. Measurement And Testing Coordinator at the Curriculum Development Unit,…

(ZIZ News) -- The Beach Allen Primary School has received a new computer lab, donated by the Rotary Club of Liamuiga. The new lab was handed over during a presentation ceremony at the school on Friday in the presence of Rotarians, ministry…

(RSCNPF) Four persons have been charged after being arrested for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition earlier this week. The seizures of two illegal firearms occurred during the execution of search warrants by Police in New Roads…

(SKNIS)—St. Kitts and Nevis’ students studying in The Republic of China (Taiwan) have been praised for their courage in venturing to a far-away country with a different language and culture to pursue studies in several disciplines while…

Maria Sharapova has been named in Russia's tennis team for August's Rio Olympics, despite currently serving a doping suspension. The 29-year-old tested positive for meldonium at January's Australian Open. But the country's tennis…

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo sprung a surprise by comfortably heading the Mercedes drivers in second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix. The Australian finished 0.606 seconds quicker than Lewis Hamilton, who earlier set the pace in first…

Up to 30 migrants are feared dead after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast while some 77 were rescued by EU naval units from the sea. Ships from an EU task force and Italy's coast guard raced to the scene 35 nautical…

The price of oil has gone above $50 a barrel for the first time in 2016 as supply disruptions and increased global demand continue to fuel a recovery. Benchmark Brent crude hit $50.22 per barrel at one stage on Thursday, its highest level…

Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett says the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) will be using social media and other promotional means to go after the 35 million strong African American market. Bartlett said that in addition to booking…

Prime Minister Perry Christie has dismissed as an “absolute lie”, the claim that his government has agreed to sell or grant 500 Bahamian citizenships to Chinese investors connected with the US$3.5 billion Baha Mar project. “Bahamian…

(ZIZ News) -- Six high school students in St. Kitts competed for the title of Junior Minister of Tourism earlier this morning at the 2016 St. Kitts Tourism Youth Congress, hosted by The Ministry of Tourism and The St. Kitts Tourism…

(ZIZ News) — Minister of Public Infrastructure Hon. Ian Liburd says the government is working to fulfil its obligation to ensure safe and decent roads for the federation’s motorists and pedestrians. This was revealed during Wednesday’s…