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Liberia Ebola epidemic ‘over’, ending West African outbreak
(BBC) Liberia's Ebola epidemic is over, says the World Health Organization (WHO), effectively putting an end to the world's worst outbreak of the disease.
The "end of active transmission" was declared, after 42 days without a new case in…
#D-strong: Dying US boy’s Great Wall wish fulfilled
(BBC) A dying boy's wish, to become famous in China, is being fulfilled by thousands of people online.
Dorian Murray, 8, from Connecticut in the United States, is fighting cancer and has chosen to stop treatment.
An 11 January post on a…
Jakarta attacks: Islamic State says it was responsible
(BBC) The so-called Islamic State (IS) has said it was behind a series of explosions and gun attacks in the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
At least two civilians and five attackers died in the assaults, described as an attempt to mimic the…
Carnival Committee Acknowledges Error; Red Devils Announced J’ouvert Troupe Winner
(ZIZ News) – The Carnival controversy continues!
The Red Devils’ “Masquerade Devils” has been announced as the Sugar Mas 44 J’ouvert 2015-2016 winner, just 10 days after Xtreme Nation was announced the original winner.
On Tuesday, the…
National Security Receives US$10,000 from Corporate Partner
(ZIZ News) – A corporate partner in St. Kitts and Nevis is supporting the efforts of the Ministry of National Security in safeguarding citizens and residents by providing a cheque of US$10,000.
Chairman of Veling Group and St. Kitts-Nevis…
International Exposure for St. Kitts and Nevis
(ZIZ News) – The recent visit of Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, to St. Kitts and Nevis, is making headlines around the world.
In an online article published on January 10th, the Canadian Press wrote “There was also room for some…
Caribbean served by some of the world’s safest airlines
(Caribbean360) An annual survey of the world’s biggest airlines indicates that the Caribbean is served by some of the safest carriers worldwide.
The survey was compiled by AirlineRatings.com, an independent plane safety and product rating…
More chickens coming to boost supply
(Jamaica Observer) Agriculture Minister Derrick Kellier has signed off on an import licence agreement for four containers of leg quarters to be shipped into the island over the next five weeks, as part of strategies to minimise the chicken…
CIP free after five years
(Antigua Observer) Investors who gain citizenship by investment into Antigua & Barbuda will be allowed to pass on that citizenship to their children without charge after five years, fulfilling all requirements.
The announcement was…
India woman arrested after mother-in-law assault video goes viral
(BBC) Police in India have arrested a woman for beating her mother-in-the law after CCTV footage of the assault went viral.
Sangeeta Jain was held on Tuesday in connection with the attack on 70-year-old Raj Rani Jain in Uttar Pradesh.
The…
Private messages at work can be read by employers, says court
Employers can read workers' private messages sent via chat software and webmail accounts during working hours, judges have ruled.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said a firm that read a worker's Yahoo Messenger chats sent while…
Canadian pilot dies after crevasse fall in Antarctica
(BBC) A Canadian helicopter pilot has died after falling 20m (65ft) into an icy crevasse near Australia's Davis base in Antarctica.
David Wood, 62, fell into the crack after getting out of his helicopter during a routine fuel drop on…
Prime Minister Harris Congratulates Newly Appointed Governor of ECCB, Timothy Antoine
(ZIZ News) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has joined Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell in offering words of congratulations to the recently…
Police Investigating Shooting in Shadwell Estate
(ZIZ News) – Two males escaped death on Sunday night after they were shot at approximately 8:10 at a home in Shadwell Estate.
The victims have been identified as 26 year old Glenroy Rawlins of Buckley’s Estate and 27 year old Allan Phipps…
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club Honoured…Again!
(ZIZ News) – Nevis’ Nisbet Plantation Beach Club has added another accolade under its belt.
The editors of Condé Nast Traveler have named it one of their favourite hotels in the world in the 2016 Gold List.
The intimate 36-room resort is…