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Oncology Unit at JNF Hospital and Mental Health Day Treatment Centre officially open next week
(SKNIS) — Come next week Monday and Tuesday, the Ministry of Health will open two brand new facilities that will bring much relief to persons in St. Kitts and Nevis in need of cancer care and mental health assistance.
The handing over…
Ministry of Health hosts Condom Drive
(ZIZ News) -- On Friday The Ministry of Health hosted a Condom Drive at Independence Square as part of activities to commemorate World AIDS Day.
The Condom Drive ran from 9:30 am to 1 pm and quite a number of residents were seen taking…
3-Vehicle accident on the bypass
(ZIZ News) -- A man and a child escaped with their lives on Friday afternoon after their jeep flipped over in a three vehicle accident.
The Police Force, Fire and Rescue Services and the Emergency Rescue Services responded to an accident…
Economic benefit of Park Hyatt St. Kitts to be felt for generations
(SKNIS): Hotel developments such as the Park Hyatt St. Kitts- Christophe Harbour provide sustainable, long-term economic benefits to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis for generations, says Mohammed Asaria, Vice Chairman of Range…
Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn proclaimed king
Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, 64, has become the country's new king, succeeding his much-revered late father King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
He accepted the throne in a televised broadcast following an invitation from parliament,…
Chapecoense air crash: Bolivia suspends LaMia airline
Bolivia's aviation authority has suspended the operating licence of LaMia, the charter airline whose plane crashed on Monday killing 71 people.
It was LaMia's only operational plane, and had been part-owned by the pilot.
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Hundreds report football child abuse to police
About 350 victims have reported child sexual abuse within UK football clubs, police chiefs have said.
The National Police Chiefs' Council said a "significant number of calls" had been received after several former players alleged past…
Keaton Jennings marks England Test call-up with century for Lions against UAE
Keaton Jennings celebrated his Test call-up with an unbeaten century as England Lions beat the United Arab Emirates by eight wickets in Dubai.
The opener, 24, was this week added to the Test squad for the current tour of India as a…
Violent protests follow preliminary election results in Haiti
A few hours after the publication on Monday night of the preliminary results of the presidential election of November 20 in Haiti, supporters of other parties and candidates, who challenged the declared victory of Jovenel Moïse, took the…
Torrential rains hit the Caribbean
Torrential rains and flooding hit several Caribbean islands this week, bringing some relief to a drought in the region so severe that Suriname is considering exporting its water to hard-hit islands by towing it in giant bags made from…
Theme for World Aids Day 2016 highlights importance of HIV prevention
(SKNIS): This year’s theme for World Aids Day, which is observed each year on December 1 worldwide, underscores the importance of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) prevention in the fight against AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)…
“Walk In My Shoes” a success
(ZIZ News) -- The organizers of the “Walk In My Shoes” exercise say they are pleased with the success of the event and hope it sheds a light on many of their concerns.
On Wednesday persons were given the opportunity to experience the…
Minister Liburd says Park Hyatt Hospitality Training Programme will have cascading effect on SKN…
(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Public Infrastructure, The Hon. Ian Liburd says “The Recently Launched Park Hyatt Hospitality Programme will have a “cascading effect on the economy”.
Minister Liburd made the comments while presenting the…
I Am Bolt
Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt said he wanted to make people see what he went through to get to where he is now as he attended the much-anticipated world premiere of his biopic I Am Bolt yesterday in London, England.
The red carpet…
Chapecoense plane crash: Thousands of fans hold vigil for team
Thousands of people in Chapeco in Brazil have held a vigil for the victims of a plane crash, who included most of the city's football team.
Fans of the Chapecoense team walked from the city centre to the stadium where they prayed and sang.…