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The Court of First Instance in Curacao on Friday issued a confiscation order for 72.5 million guilders (US$40.96 million) against local lottery owner Robbie dos Santos. Santos was found guilty of possession of a firearm, money laundering,…

(ZIZ News) -- In an effort to promote safety and security in the Federation, Cabinet has officially removed all Duties and Customs service charges on all surveillance equipment to be used by households and businesses. Surveillance is…

(ZIZ News) -- The National Carnival Committee came in for high praise this week, for their continued presence in activities in the federation. During a kite-making ceremony on Thursday, Permanent Secretary Designate in the Ministry of…

England in a World Cup final? You'd better believe it. But what are the key battles when Eoin Morgan's men line up against West Indies in Sunday's World Twenty20 final in Kolkata? Read more at: http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/35939536

A 40-year-old woman has become the second British crew member to die in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Sarah Young, from London, was on board the IchorCoal boat in the Pacific Ocean when she was swept overboard. Read more at:…

The threat from terrorists trying to launch a nuclear attack that would "change our world" is real, President Barack Obama has said. The world has taken "concrete" steps to prevent nuclear terrorism, he told the Nuclear Security Summit in…

Nearly 1,100 women were killed in Pakistan last year by relatives who believed they had dishonoured their families, the country's independent Human Rights Commission says. In its annual report the commission said 900 more women suffered…

A Chinese-owned bauxite company will be fined for an oil spill that has contaminated the Demerara River in Guyana. But while the country’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works out the penalty for Bosai Minerals Group (Guyana) Inc,…

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Dr. Andrew Wheatley has ordered security audits for the websites of all government ministries, departments and agencies to determine their level of exposure to cyber attacks. It comes on the heels…

(ZIZ News) — The Ministry of Agriculture is working to combat the effects of climate change with the implementation of several initiatives. This is according to Permanent Secretary in The Ministry of Agriculture, Alistair Edwards who…

(ZIZ News/Press Release) -- Volunteers led by Industrial Archaeologist, David Rollinson got the opportunity to participate in the first Public Archaeology Dig this week at The New River estate in Gingerland, Nevis. ZIZ was on site for the…

Minister in the Ministry of Social Development, Community Development, Youth and Sports on Nevis Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams NIA -- The following is an address by Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Minister in the Ministry of Social Development,…

(ZIZ News) -- Set to take place this Saturday night to a SOLD OUT audience at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium (E.C.C.B), the highly anticipated recital dubbed eMOTIONS by the 55 member strong CFBC Dance Ensemble, will be ENTERTAINING,…

A man who was caught off a no-ball twice beat a man who should have been run-out twice off a single free-hit. That was how comical - and spectacular - this World T20 semi-final was. And the ultimate gag was that Virat Kohli's 89 not out…

West Indies will meet Australia in their first World Twenty20 final after a six-run victory over New Zealand. Britney Cooper hit a 48-ball 61 as West Indies made 143-6 batting first, while Sophie Devine picked up 4-22. Read more at:…