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Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal to meet Roger Federer in final after epic win

Jan 27, 2017

Rafael Nadal set up a much-anticipated Australian Open final against old rival Roger Federer with an epic, five-set semi-final win over Grigor Dimitrov. The Spaniard won 6-3 5-7 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 in almost five hours to reach a…

Frampton v Santa Cruz: Carl Froch says Frampton ‘in no real danger of losing’

Jan 27, 2017

Carl Frampton is "in no real danger" of losing his WBA world featherweight title in Saturday's rematch with Leo Santa Cruz, says former super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch. Santa Cruz, 28, believes he can avenge Frampton's…

Trump and May ‘committed’ to Nato

Jan 27, 2017

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May have reaffirmed their commitment to the Nato alliance after White House talks. Mrs May confirmed Mr Trump was "100% in favour of Nato" despite the president's recent…

Free soda: France bans unlimited sugary drink refills

Jan 27, 2017

Restaurants and other spaces catering to the public in France have been banned from offering unlimited sugary drinks in an effort to reduce obesity. It is now illegal to sell unlimited soft drinks at a fixed price or offer them unlimited…

Bahamas PM Stays at Helm of Ruling Party after First Leadership Vote in 7 Years

Jan 27, 2017

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) delegates declared Perry Christie the “right man for the job”, handing him a resounding vote to remain at the helm of the ruling party in the Bahamas. In the party’s first leadership election in seven…

How President Trump’s Anti-Abortion Order Court Hurt HIV Programmes in Barbados

Jan 27, 2017

US President Donald Trump’s signing of a ban on US government funding international groups that perform or provide information on abortions could have an unlikely casualty in Barbados. The Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA) just…

Minister Liburd says government will undertake 65 million dollar infrastructure project

Jan 27, 2017

(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Hon. Ian Liburd says the government is preparing to undertake a 65 million dollar infrastructure project later this year. During Tuesday night’s Town Hall meeting Minister Liburd said…

Freedom FM Radio apologizes to Prime Minister Harris for defamatory publications

Jan 27, 2017

(SKNIS): Clement “Juni” Liburd, Owner of Freedom FM Radio, has retracted two defamatory publications about Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris dated January 16 and 20, and issued an apology after lawyers wrote to him about the…

PM Harris calls on parents to join fight against crime by instilling discipline in the home

Jan 26, 2017

(SKNIS): Prime Minister Harris and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy, urged citizens and residents to play their part as it relates to safety and security in the federation, as security begins with each and every…

Alexandra Hospital to issue computerised Health Information cards from January 30th

Jan 26, 2017

NIA -- The Alexandra Hospital, the main health facility on Nevis, will move closer to offering optimal service, when it begins issuing computerised Health Information cards from January 30, 2017. Hospital Administrator Gary Pemberton…

Trump slams Mexico as leader cancels trip

Jan 26, 2017

Donald Trump has hit out at Mexico after its president cancelled next week's visit to the White House. The US president said meeting Enrique Pena Nieto would be "fruitless" if Mexico didn't treat the US "with respect" and pay for a new…

Madeleine Albright and Big Bang actress ‘ready to join Muslim registry’

Jan 26, 2017

A former US Secretary of State and a Big Bang Theory actress have both vowed to register as Muslim if Donald Trump creates a database of Muslim Americans. Politician Madeleine Albright and Mayim Bialik said they "stand ready" to…

India v England: Eoin Morgan, Joe Root and bowlers seal T20 win in Kanpur

Jan 26, 2017

An impressive England bowling display laid the foundation for a comfortable seven-wicket victory over India in the first Twenty20 international. Expertly varying pace and length, England restricted India to 147-7, off-spinner Moeen Ali's…

Australian Open 2017: Venus & Serena Williams to meet in ninth Grand Slam final

Jan 26, 2017

Venus and Serena Williams will meet in a Grand Slam final for the ninth time after the American sisters came through their semi-finals in Melbourne. Thirteenth seed Venus, 36, beat fellow American Coco Vandeweghe 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 6-3 to…

Outspoken US Legislator with Caribbean Roots among Those Fighting Trump’s Immigration Orders

Jan 26, 2017

A Caribbean-American legislator is vowing to fight for immigrants following President Donald Trump’s executive orders expanding immigration raids across the United States. Congresswoman Yvette Clarke made the pledge yesterday on the…

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