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Rome, Italy -- Suriname was recognized on June 7 for its efforts in achieving the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target to halve the proportion of hungry people by a 2015 deadline, or bring it below the five percent threshold, according…

Lyons, France (AFP) -- Interpol on Friday pulled out of a multi-million-euro deal with FIFA to promote "integrity" in sport, as the corruption scandal engulfing the world's football governing body left it increasingly isolated. The…

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (AFP) -- Four Western tourists were ordered deported from Malaysia on Friday after pleading guilty to obscenity charges for taking nude photos on a popular climbing peak, an act some in the country blamed for causing…

Roseau, Dominica - Another major protest erupted in the small community of Salisbury in Dominica on Thursday, blocking the main highway that connects the capital Roseau and Portsmouth. Police in full riot gear were called out to confront…

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Prime ministers from across the region will be taking several critical decisions on the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), as well as a single position on several international…

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- A survey has found there has been “a clear increase” in marijuana use among school children but that more than of the secondary students have not used illegal drugs or smoked cigarettes. The survey showed that…

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Ministry of Health has developed a cover for the 45-55 gallon drum to minimize the breeding of the Aedes Aegypti Mosquito, which is the implicated vector of the Zika Virus, which now threatens the Caribbean…

Sports Page -- Former outstanding local athlete, Cyril Dutil is making great strides in his comeback bid, as he strives for excellence in his beloved long distance races. Cyril was part of the Titans track team whose members recently…

Sports Page -- There were shouts of jubilation from the small but vociferous crowd at the Grell Hull-Stevens Netball Complex on Thursday night, as the matchup between champions CG Rebels and arch rivals Brantley CG Massives, climaxed into…

Sports Page -- St Kitts’ own Cameron Pennyfeather was set to play in the Sagicor Life UWI team in the BCA Sagicor General T20 Championship quarterfinal on Wednesday night at 7pm. The match was scheduled for the Kensington Oval. The second…

Sports Page -- Steven Smith's ninth hundred - his fifth in six Tests - held Australia's innings together in Jamaica, his partnerships of 118 with Michael Clarke and 76 with Adam Voges ensuring West Indies were able to claim only four…

Kingston, Jamaica -- The West Indies Cricket Board today congratulated Sir Wes Hall on being inducted into the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame. Sir Wes, a former outstanding fast bowler, played in 48 Tests from 1958 to 1969 in…

Sports Page -- The Football stadium at Warner park in St.Kitts was jam packed with spectators on Thursday night as hundreds of persons showed up to witness local team, St.Kitts and Nevis engage El Salvador in a world cup qualifier. El…

Saturday 13th June 6:00pm - Fast Cash SPD United vs. Rams Village Superstars Officials: Kimbell Ward, Mario Parry, Shatresha Ephraim & Steadroy Techeira Match 2 8.00pm - Hobson Enterprises Garden Hotspurs vs. LIME 4G Cayon Rockets…

(ZIZ News) -- The Water Department says that West Basseterre is badly affected by the island’s current water shortage. Acting Manager of the Water Services Department, Denison Paul said, this week, that West Basseterre follows Saddlers in…