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Minister Brantley hopeful that visa free access to Canada will be restored
(SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Mark Brantley, said he is hopeful that visa free travel to Canada for citizens of the twin-island federation will be restored.
During a recent interview to recap…
Re-opening of Schools for Third Term
(EMU): Filled with optimism and bursting with school pride, most schools within the Federation were re-opened today as students filed into their respective schools.
As the third term for school began many students were excited and a few a…
Cayon High School launches Champions for Change Club
(ZIZ News) -- The Federation’s pilot Champions for Change Club was officially launched on Monday.
Launched at the Cayon High School, the CARICOM initiative is sponsored by the government of Spain, and aims to reduce youth on youth…
Children’s Home Break-In
(ZIZ News) -- The staff and patrons of the St. Christopher’s Children Home are grieving after having discovered their most recent donations were stolen.
The Home’s Administrator, Margaret Stevens said she found out about the theft after…
Directors across the region benefit from the Caribbean Governance Training Institute
(SKNIS): The Caribbean Governance Training Institute (CGTT) in collaboration with the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC), St. Kitts Branch, is currently hosting a Chartered Director Programme which runs from Monday, April 11 to…
Venezuelans named in Panama Papers to be investigated, says president
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has asked the country’s chief prosecutor to investigate all Venezuelans whose names appear in the so-called “Panama Papers” – over 11 million leaked documents that originated with a Panama-based law firm…
Texas officer who ‘body-slammed’ girl on video is sacked
A Texas school police officer who was shown body slamming a 12-year-old girl in a mobile phone video has been fired.
The footage shows officer Joshua Kehm restraining Janissa Valdez and then throwing her to the ground.
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Pre-trial hearing postponed in criminal case against former Antigua-Barbuda UN official
A continuance has been granted in the ongoing bribery case against the former permanent representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, John Ashe. A previously scheduled pretrial conference for April 8 was adjourned to May 5 at…
Pirates ‘kidnap crew’ of Turkish cargo ship off Nigeria
Pirates have attacked a Turkish cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria kidnapping six of the crew, says the Nigerian navy.
The ship carrying chemicals was believed to be travelling from Gabon to Ivory Coast.
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Will Smith killing: Accused says he was ‘not the aggressor’
A New Orleans man accused of killing a retired American football player in an apparent road rage incident has said he was "not the aggressor".
Cardell Hayes said there is more to the story than the initial police account.
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Anthony Joshua: IBF champion Charles Martin vows to stop Briton
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will not return from injury for his side's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris St-Germain at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.
Manager Manuel Pellegrini said: "He is not 100%. It…
PM Harris: PEP workers, will be given a fair chance
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and Cabinet Secretary, Mrs. Josephine Huggins met with more than 100 civil service professionals on Thursday and Friday.
The series of meetings formed part of the Government’s ongoing…
St. Kitts Music Festival Lineup Launched
(ZIZ News) -- Twenty four acts were announced on Friday as confirmed performers for the 20th annual st. Kitts music festival.
A press conference was held at the palms court gardens and featured remarks from tourism minister hon. Lindsay…
Jamaica diplomats implicated in suppressing press freedom
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), a government agency tasked with promoting foreign inward investment to Jamaica, may have implicated the Jamaican diplomatic corps in Washington, DC, in what appears to be a blatant attempt to…
Afghanistan earthquake shakes major cities
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has been felt across a number of major cities across south-west Asia.
The earthquake struck in Afghanistan, close to its border with Tajikistan, at 10:28 GMT, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
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