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March 2017

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Barbados Prime Minister Suggests S&P Downgrade Not That Big A Deal

Mar 6, 2017

Despite a credit worthiness downgrade from respected ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and a warning that the Barbados dollar is under threat, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has suggested that the latest development is not…

Prime Minister Harris calls for all to play an active role in crime reduction

Mar 6, 2017

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – With the Nevis Division of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force boasting a 56.43 per cent crime detection rate for 2016, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has now…

Two illegal firearms taken from streets over the weekend

Mar 6, 2017

(RSCNPF): Two illegal firearms were taken from our communities over the weekend. The first occurred early Saturday morning (March 04) when a Patrol of Defence Force Officers responding to a report of shooting in the Sandy Point area saw…

Credit reporting system for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union expected to boost lending, which…

Mar 5, 2017

(PRESS SEC) — Access to credit is one of the pillars of private sector growth. So in an effort to improve citizens’ access to loans from financial institutions, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is in the process of developing a…

Director-General of OECS, Dr. Jules, urges a stringer bond of unity, sense of solidarity and fixed…

Mar 5, 2017

(SKNIS): The 64th Meeting of the OECS Authority, which came to an end on March 03 at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), saw much deliberations on current situations faced by Member States that require strong collegiality like never…

St. Kitts and Nevis boasts one of the best Debt to GDP ratios in the region; ECCU member states…

Mar 3, 2017

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is reporting improved economic activity in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) in the first nine months of 2016,…

Seventh Day Adventist Primary School wins History and Heritage Primary Schools Quiz 2017

Mar 3, 2017

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Following a keen competition in the Finals, the Seventh Day Adventist Primary School team emerged winner of the 11th annual “ Know Your County” Primary Schools Quiz. One of the signature events of the annual History…

Osbert Desuza says PEP reform was necessary

Mar 3, 2017

(ZIZ NEWS) -- Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Osbert Desuza says it was important for the government to reform the PEP into STEP. He said the government has been allocating a significant amount of money into the…

IOC warns Tokyo 2020 over men-only golf course

Mar 2, 2017

The International Olympic Committee warns it will move the Tokyo 2020 golf event from its current venue if it does not admit women. The Kasumigaseki Country Club does not allow women to become full members or play on Sundays. Read…

Trump Attorney General Jeff Sessions under fire over Russia meetings

Mar 2, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions met Russia's ambassador during the election despite telling his confirmation he had "no communications with the Russians". The justice department confirmed he met Sergei Kislyak in July and September last…

Barbados Government Turns To Former Political Rival For Economic Advice

Mar 2, 2017

More than two decades ago, the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) campaigned under the slogan “We Goin’ with Owen” which led them to a 1994 election victory. Now, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) government has picked up the refrain and is…

Marine Le Pen loses immunity from prosecution over IS images

Mar 2, 2017

The European Parliament has lifted French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's immunity from prosecution after she tweeted pictures of so-called Islamic State (IS) violence. Ms Le Pen is under investigation in France for posting three…

Heather Watson: British number two loses to Kristina Mladenovic in Mexico

Mar 2, 2017

Britain's Heather Watson lost 7-6 (7-4) 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 to France's Kristina Mladenovic in a three-and-a-half hour battle at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel. The 24-year-old finally succumbed to Mladenovic, ranked 43 places higher in the world…

United States Virgin Islands Begins Year With Sales and Marketing Push

Mar 2, 2017

Building on the increase in stay-over arrivals last year, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism has entered the winter season with a strong sales, marketing, advertising and public relations charge. Commissioner of Tourism…

Car parts donated to police by Republic of China Taiwan

Mar 2, 2017

(ZIZ NEWS) -- The Republic of China Taiwan has once again contributed to safety and security in the federation with the donation of spare parts for vehicles owned by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. In accepting the…

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