Yearly Archives

2016

Man charged in discovery of cache of stolen goods

(RSCNPF): Allan Broadbelt a resident of Bath village has been formally charged and cautioned for the offences of House Breaking and Larceny committed between 19-20 July 2014 in Farms Estate Nevis. The charges stem from the discovery of a…

Illegal drugs seized during search at RLB

(RSCNPF): A search of arriving luggage and persons at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport by officers of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise Department on Sunday night (May 01) has resulted in the seizure of a quantity of a white…

Antigua-Barbuda farmers benefit from climate-smart technology

Farmers and communities in Antigua and Barbuda are better equipped to withstand drought, improve food production, and enhance the country’s resilience to climate change following completion of the Antigua part of the Organization of Eastern…

Police investigating fatal stabbing in Sandy Point

(RSCNPF): The Violent Crime Unit is currently investigating a stabbing incident in Sandy Point that resulted in the death of one person. The investigations have revealed that about 7.00pm on Saturday (April 30), an altercation occurred…

Special Olympics Award Ceremony

(ZIZ News) -- Government officials, parents, guardians and supporters gathered at Government House on Saturday night for Special Olympics award ceremony. The event was held to celebrate the achievement of athletes who took part in the…

Cuba and UK extend bilateral cooperation

Cuba and the United Kingdom strengthened bilateral cooperation relations after signing in Havana four memoranda of understanding (MOU) during the official visit here by British secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs, Philip…

Man accused of killing daughter turns self in, flees

(JAMAICA) ROOSEVELT ‘Timmy’ Thomas, the man accused of killing his three-year-old daughter Leashay, last night escaped police custody hours after he was taken in by a pastor. Police said last night that Thomas reported to the…

Customs Hosts Brokers Training Programme

(ZIZ News) -- Friday wrapped up a 3-day Customs Brokers Training workshop at OTI’s Conference room that focused on topics such as International Trade Sanctions, Border Control & Agency Functions and the Valuation of goods. Customs…

Norway helicopter crash: 13 killed near Bergen

Thirteen people are presumed dead after a helicopter crashed west of the Norwegian city of Bergen, rescuers say. Eleven of those on board were Norwegian, one was British and one Italian. No survivors have been found. Read more:…

Kunduz hospital bombing ‘not a war crime’ says Pentagon

A US air strike that destroyed a medical charity's clinic in northern Afghanistan, killing 42 people, was not a war crime, the Pentagon has said. Confirming disciplinary charges against 16 US service personnel, General Joseph Votel said…

Puerto Rico default imminent amid congressional inaction

uerto Rico’s Government Development Bank (GDB) is facing a default on $422 million in debt repayments due on May 1, while Congress so far unsuccessfully grapples with legislation to address the island’s financial crisis. If the GDB cannot…

Jamaica to take full advantage of CARICOM benefits

The government of Jamaica will be appointing a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Review Commission, aimed at positioning the country to take full advantage of benefits under the organisation. This was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness…