Yearly Archives

2017

France election: Macron heckled by pro-Le Pen workers

French presidential hopeful Emmanuel Macron has been heckled by factory workers in Amiens after a visit by his far-right rival, Marine Le Pen. Ms Le Pen upstaged her centrist rival earlier by turning up to speak to the workers as he met…

Trump seeks to slash tax for businesses

President Donald Trump is to propose slashing the rate of corporation tax when he announces his tax plan later. White House officials say the centrepiece of Wednesday's announcement will be a sharp reduction in the business tax rate,…

Maria Sharapova: Russian to learn French Open fate on 16 May

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will find out on 16 May if she has been given a wildcard for the French Open. The 30-year-old Russian's 15-month ban for using meldonium ends on Wednesday when she plays in the first round of the…

Police investigate double homicide on Nevis

(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a shooting incident in Nevis that left 2 men dead on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, the shooting occurred in Cotton Ground just before 5 pm. Reports also indicate that a gunman…

NIA set to construct safer new water taxi pier at Oualie

NIA -- The Nevis Island Administration (NIA), is moving to provide safer facilities for persons traveling to St. Kitts, via the growing water taxi service on the island. It is available at Jones Estate on Oualie Beach on the north-west…

Barbados Soon to be Home to A Nikki Beach Club

Nikki Beach Worldwide, a luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand, is opening its 14th property – this time in Barbados. The luxury beach club property, which is expected to open its doors for business by yearend, will be the first of its…

Hollande calls for unity at tribute to slain officer Jugelé

French President François Hollande has used a ceremony to honour a police officer slain in Paris last week to call for unity in the "long and difficult fight against terrorism". He awarded Xavier Jugelé, 37, the Legion of Honour, one of…

North Korea tensions: US submarine arrives in South Korea

A US submarine has arrived in South Korea, amid worries of another North Korean missile or nuclear test. The missile-armed USS Michigan is set to join an incoming group of warships led by aircraft carrier Carl Vinson. Read more:…