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(BBC) Nigeria's president has announced plans to raise spending by 20% next year by borrowing heavily amid falling oil prices In his first budget since his election victory in March, Muhammadu Buhari said he would spend $31bn (£20.8bn) in…

(BBC) Iraqi forces are advancing into the centre of Ramadi, after launching a major assault to drive Islamic State militants from the city, officials say. Security sources told the BBC that troops and allied tribesmen, backed by US-led air…

(BBC) A grand jury has decided not to indict anyone in the case of Sandra Bland, who died in a Texas jail earlier this year. The jury ruled that neither sheriff's officials nor jailers committed a crime in their treatment of Bland. It has…

(ZIZ News) -- A two-for-one special kicked off the line-up of major shows for Sugar Mas with the crowning of the Miss National Swimwear and Mr. Carnival GQ on Sunday night. After six hours of performances and interviews, the winners were…

(Caribbean360) The Government of Barbados has signed two agreements with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for a loan to help finance and execute a programme to strengthen human and social development. Describing the project as…

(Antigua Observer) St. George’s, Grenada, Dec 21, CMC – Grenada says it will implement “all necessary measures that are legal” as it puts its disease surveillance system on alert in light of confirmed deaths related to the H1N1 virus or…

(Antigua Observer) The chairman of the Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association (AHTA) has expressed concern over possible impact increased terror attacks around the world could have on the nation’s tourism industry. Alex Debrito told…

(BBC) Twelve Australian families have lost their homes to bushfires near Melbourne, days ahead of Christmas. Fire authorities are also warning of dangerous hot and windy conditions on Christmas and Boxing Day. Crews were still tackling a…

(BBC) A group of Kenyan Muslims travelling on a bus ambushed by Islamist gunmen protected Christian passengers by refusing to be split into groups, according to eyewitnesses. They told the militants "to kill them together or leave them…

(BBC) At least one person has died and 36 have been injured after a car ran down pedestrians in front of a hotel in Las Vegas, officials said. Police say they believe the crash was intentional but terrorism has been ruled out. The vehicle…

(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will host his inaugural Prime Minister’s Gala on Saturday January 02, 2016. The event will be held under the theme, “Inspiring a New Era of Unity and Prosperity." The St.…

(ZIZ News) – Minister of State responsible for Health, the Hon. Wendy Phipps says her government will be taking a more serious approach as it relates to Cancer. In her 2016 Budget debate, Minister Phipps specifically addressed the issue of…

(ZIZ News) – The Rotary Club of Liamuiga (RCL) continued one of its long standing traditions of giving to those in need, in time for Christmas. Club members packed and delivered more than 50 gift baskets, filled with perishable and…

(ZIZ News) – Members of the Team UNITY Administration from several constituencies across St. Kitts hosted Christmas parties for the children, this weekend and will host others in the coming week. Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris,…

(ZIZ News) – Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Lindsay Grant says United Airlines' new flight to St. Kitts-Nevis has the potential to significantly boost the local tourism sector. He made the comments during Saturday’s welcome ceremony for the…