2018

Venus Williams has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of a man who died as a result of a car crash in Florida involving the US tennis star. Ms Williams and the family of Jerome Barson reached a settlement last week, court…

A British PhD student has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of spying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Matthew Hedges, 31, of Durham University, denies the charge and said he had been conducting research.…

Fast bowler James Anderson has been rested for England's third Test against Sri Lanka and replaced by Stuart Broad. Jonny Bairstow also returns in place of injured all-rounder Sam Curran and is listed to bat at number three with Ben…

On November 16, 2018, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2018 Article IV consultation with Suriname. Suriname’s economy has stabilized and is expected to further improve. Real GDP grew by 1.7…

Obesity in students was just one of several health related issues discussed at the national commission for universal healthcare public consultation at the Anglican Church hall in Sandy Point on Monday. One attendee at the forum said the…

That’s according to Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley who has described it as encouraging. Brantley said statistics from a report for January to June 2018 compared to 2017 conducted by the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security…

The police have charged two men for the attempted murder of Businessman John Yearwood in Nevis. According to a press statement, on Tuesday, the police charged Patrice Monzack and Mikey Mills, both of Newcastle, for attempted murder…

On Wednesday the Ministry of Community Development and Gender Affairs invited institutions as well as the general public to join in and stand out as advocates on behalf of children in the federation by wearing blue. Wednesday 21st…

Chairperson of the National Health Insurance Commission, Azilla Clarke says a major concern of many persons attending the public consultations that have been held recently is the question of “ who will be covered”. In an interview with…

On Monday evening, the National Commission for Universal Healthcare continued its extensive public consultation campaign where citizens and residents will have a say in customizing their future medical protection. The universal…

Arjenel Browne of the Immaculate Conception Catholic School is the third prize winner in the junior division of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation for the Caribbean 2018 Children’s essay contest. As a result,…

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Lindsey Grant says training is essential for the development of the tourism sector. He made the statement during a brief interview with ZIZ on Monday shortly after announcing that a taxi operator training…

The National Museum has waived admission to its history of commerce and banking exhibition in a move to draw more visitors before it closes on November 30. In a press release dated Monday November 19, executive director of the St.…

The Caribbean Examinations Council has informed the Ministry of Education that Daria James, a student of the Washington Archibald High School, is the 2018 regional top awardee for the most outstanding female candidate in the region for…