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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…

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". Read more at:…

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…

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. Read more at:…