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Kano, Nigeria (AFP) -- A bomb concealed in a black plastic bag killed several people at a cash point in north Nigeria's Bauchi state on Friday near the scene of a recent bus station attack blamed on Boko Haram, witnesses said. Multiple…

Johannesburg (Reuters) -- Oscar Pistorius' lawyers have formally opposed an appeal by the state against the South African athlete's culpable homicide verdict and five-year jail sentence handed down last month, prosecutors said on Friday.…

New York (AP) -- The number of potential successors for the top spot at PepsiCo is thinning as yet another highly regarded executive announced his departure. Zein Abdalla, named president of the company just over two years ago, will retire…

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- Barbados says it seeking to hold talks with Colombia on a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA). Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development Minister Donville Inniss, said…

Hamilton, Bermuda (CMC) -- The ruling One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) government has lived up to an election pledge and handed out more than US$200,000 in criminal proceeds seized by police to five social and sporting organisations. “Today, we…

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) is knocking Government’s announcement that the Sugar Industry Authority (SIA) is to be the sole importer of refined sugar, without making consultations with stakeholders, the…

Roseau, Dominica (CMC) -- Dominica’s main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) is predicting a 15-seat victory in the December 8 general elections. UWP leader Lennox Linton has brushed aside a poll conducted by the Barbados-based…

Sports Page -- CEO of the Nevis Cultural Development Foundation, Keith DIS AND DAT Scarborough, revealed on Thursday that his organization will be hosting a grand Domino competition commencing with eliminations on November 22nd. The…

Sports Page -- The 2014 edition of the Giant Malt Primary School Football competition is set to climax next week. According to Mr. Jamir Claxton, Director of Sports on Nevis, there were still some 16 games remaining in the preliminary…

Sports Page -- The Golden Masters Cricket tournament bowled off at the ET Willet Park on Thursday 6th November. The tournament which is organized by Clinton SWANNY Swanston features cricketers who are over the age of 50 and some Primary…

St John’s, Antigua -- Following a meeting of the Board of Directors by teleconference today, to discuss the upcoming West Indies tour of South Africa the West Indies Cricket Board will, next week, provide dates on which the West Indies Test…

Sports Page -- Another thrilling encounter was played in the Malcolm Guishard Basketball league on Thursday 6th November. That is when the Old School team faced off with the Cotton Ground Rising Stars. By the end of the nail biter the…

Sports Page -- Molineux 2 vs Sandy Point F.A 1                                       (Half Time 1 - 0) Scoring for Molineux Clive Morris 51st minute Eldon Liburd 85th minute Scoring for Sandy Point F.A Malcolm Marsham 20th minute…

The grand Drag Racing event dubbed as ‘Grudges two” will take place at the St.James’ Raceway on December 14th. Admission: $20.00 adults and $10.00 children. Action begins at 1pm sharp The Nevis Cricket Association will host its annual…

(ZIZ News) -- Dr. Terrence Drew was among the panelists on the most recent edition of ZIZ’s The Round Table which discussed Diabetes in the Federation. During his discourse, Dr. Drew said while diabetes is a very serious disease, it is not…