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UN imposes tough North Korea sanctions
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution significantly expanding international sanctions against North Korea.
Correspondents say the new measures amount to some of the toughest against North Korea in two…
US Republicans express Donald Trump fears
Senior Republicans are speaking out against front-runner Donald Trump after his seven-state victory in the race for the party's presidential pick.
Mr Trump has declared himself a "unifier", but he is strongly opposed by veteran Republican…
Sagicor 175th anniversary
(ZIZ News) -- In celebration of Sagicor’s 175th anniversary of operations in the Caribbean, Sagicor St. Kitts hosted the grand opening of its new offices and product launch reception on Wednesday.
As Sagicor Life Insurance meets the…
Officials Updated on Koi Resort Progress
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. Hon Timothy Harris says the ongoing Koi Resort project is expected to bring numerous benefits to the nation.
Earlier this week Dr Harris led a group of ministers on a tour of the site to get an update…
Superintendent Hodge Stands Behind Prison Officers
(ZIZ News)— The Superintendent at Her Majesty’s Prison Junie Hodge says he is standing by the prison officers amidst controversial claims regarding the contraband found at the prison during the 21 day shutdown, stating “My officers…
Minister in Dominica resigns; police investigate allegations of inappropriate conduct
Minister for Public Works and Ports Ian Pinard has resigned amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with an underage girl.
And while police mentioned no names, they say they have started investigations into allegations of unlawful and…
New project to be implemented to prevent domestic violence in the Caribbean
A team of Caribbean and European experts, headed by Professor Adele Jones from the University of Huddersfield, in partnership with The Sweet Water Foundation of Grenada, has been awarded 400,000 euros from the European Union to implement a…
Rolling Stones announce ‘landmark’ Cuba concert
The Rolling Stones have announced they are to give a free concert in Cuba later this month.
A band spokesman said the show in the capital Havana on 25 March was "the first open air concert in Cuba by a British rock band".
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Olympic boxing: Men to stop wearing protective headguards
Male boxers will not wear protective headgear at Rio 2016 after the International Olympic Committee ratified the rule change by the sport's governing body.
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) adopted the change for amateur fighters…
French prosecutors to investigate 2016 and 2020 Olympic bids
French prosecutors have widened their investigation into corruption in athletics to include the bidding and voting processes for the hosting of the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.
Lamine Diack, the former president of world governing body the…
Launch Of Gypsy Mas Celebrations Only Days Away
(ZIZ News) -- Just days remain until The Friends & Family of Mansion and Christ Church community group officially launches the first ever Gypsy Mas Festival.
Marketing Manager of the Gypsy Mas Committee, Odessa Pemberton says the…
The Significance of International Women’s Day
(ZIZ News) -- Gender Equality and Human Rights were among the topics in focus on this week’s edition of “Working For You”.
Minister of State responsible for Gender Affairs, The Honourable Wendy Phipps was the featured guest and she began…
Hanley’s Road to close temporarily for asphalting in major road rehabilitation project
NIA -- A section of the Hanley’s Road in Gingerland will be temporarily closed to the motoring public from 11:30 p.m. on March 02 to 4:30 a.m. on March 03, 2016.
The closure will facilitate the first phase of asphalting operations on 2,000…
Infantino’s first day at Fifa
Corruption scandals, elections, a controversial winter World Cup, the destination of the 2026 World Cup and pushing through some major reforms - new Fifa president Gianni Infantino must have a bulging in-tray on his new shiny desk in…
Abeba Aregawi: World 1500m champion fails drugs test
World 1500m champion Abeba Aregawi has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance.
The 25-year-old Ethiopia-born Swede failed an out-of-competition test conducted by governing body the IAAF.
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