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2017

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Syria war: US strikes a resolute signal from Trump

Apr 7, 2017

Both the scope and the method of the US attack on Syria's Shayrat airbase suggest that this was a punitive and limited strike intended to deter the Syrian government from using chemical weapons in the future. The Pentagon says that the…

Stephen O’Keefe: Australia spinner fined for ‘inappropriate comments’

Apr 7, 2017

Spin bowler Stephen O'Keefe has been fined by Cricket Australia for making "highly inappropriate comments" while under the influence of alcohol. O'Keefe, 32, made the remarks at an end-of-season awards night in Sydney last week. Read…

Suriname Islamic bank selects Kuwaiti technology partner

Apr 7, 2017

Suriname-based Trustbank is one step closer to open its doors to customers interested in Islamic banking products after it signed a new licensing deal with the Kuwait based Islamic software vendor, Path Solutions, to implement Islamic…

Motion of No Confidence cases heard, written submissions to be filed within 28 days

Apr 7, 2017

(PRESS SEC) — The “Motion of No Confidence cases” of Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris vs. Hon. Curtis Martin, et al. and Hon. Mark Brantley, et al. vs. Hon. Curtis Martin, et al. were heard together yesterday, Thursday, April 6th, 2017, at the Sir…

Rotary Club of Liamigua hosted Talent Search Competition 2017

Apr 7, 2017

(ZIZ News) -- The Rotary Club of Liamigua held its Annual Talent Search competition at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank auditorium on Wednesday evening. Both primary and secondary school students participated in the annual Talent…

Gulf Insurance Limited recognised for avid sponsorship of Nevis Primary Schools Championship

Apr 7, 2017

NIA -- Management of Gulf Insurance Limited, expressed thanks for recognition of the company’s 25th year of sponsorship to the Nevis Primary Schools Championship by the Departments of Education and Youth and Sports and the Meet…

Commissioner of Police praised for helping to resolve an abduction involving a local residing in…

Apr 7, 2017

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Commissioner of Police, Ian Queeley, came in for high praise on Wednesday (April 5) by a local businessman for his efforts in helping to resolve an abduction and robbery situation involving…

Jesse Lingard: Man Utd midfielder signs new Old Trafford deal

Apr 6, 2017

Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has signed a new contract at Old Trafford that could earn him £100,000 a week. The 24-year-old England international is now committed to the Premier League club until 2021 and there is the…

Nunes steps down from US election Russian hacking probe

Apr 6, 2017

The head of a key US congressional investigation into alleged Russian hacking has temporarily stepped down amid an ethics inquiry into him. House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes is now himself under investigation by the House…

Caribbean Outlets Mostly Spared As Payless Axes 400 Stores

Apr 6, 2017

Payless ShoeSource outlets in the Caribbean – except for one US Caribbean territory – have not been listed among 400 stores to be immediately shut down by the discount shoe chain. After weeks of speculation, the footwear retailer…

Lasith Malinga: Sri Lanka bowler takes hat-trick but Bangladesh win Twenty20

Apr 6, 2017

Lasith Malinga became the fifth man to take a Twenty20 international hat-trick but it was not enough to prevent Sri Lanka losing by 45 runs to Bangladesh. The paceman bowled Mushfiqur Rahim and Mashrafe Mortaza before trapping Mehedi…

Republicans go ‘nuclear’ to ram through Trump court nominee

Apr 6, 2017

Republicans have taken the historic step of changing US Senate rules in order to ram through confirmation of President Trump's Supreme Court pick. They invoked the "nuclear option" after Democrats used a tactic known as a filibuster for…

Brazil Meat Ban Stays in Trinidad and Tobago

Apr 6, 2017

Trinidad and Tobago isn’t about to follow Barbados and Jamaica in lifting the temporary ban on the importation and sale of meat products from Brazil. Agriculture Minister Clarence Rambharat says it will stay. Earlier this week, Barbados…

Police High Command praise positive change initiative for youth

Apr 6, 2017

(RSCNPF): Commissioner of Police Mr. Ian M. Queeley and the members of the High Command have expressed praise for a recently completed positive change initiative for youth. Over the last few months hundreds of young students in the…

STPS and EPPS emerge winners at 25th Gulf Insurance Primary Schools Championships on Nevis

Apr 6, 2017

NIA -- The St. Thomas Primary School (STPS) emerged winners, successfully defending their title in Class A Division at the 25th Gulf Insurance Primary Primary Schools Championships. The Elizabeth Pemberton Primary School (EPPS) captured…

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