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Somali refugees killed as forces clash in Mogadishu
(BBC) At least 11 people have been killed in Mogadishu after rival Somali security forces argued over who was in charge, witnesses say.
The security forces opened fire while people queued for food cards at a camp for internally displaced…
Nicaragua turns back Cuban migrants to Costa Rica
(BBC) Nicaragua has turned back hundreds of Cuban migrants which it accuses of "storming" its border crossing from neighbouring Costa Rica on Sunday.
The Cubans are travelling north, trying to reach the United States by land.
They fear…
Many arrested in raids across France
(BBC) A total of 23 people have been arrested and dozens of weapons seized in a series of raids on suspected Islamist militants across France, officials say.
The crackdown follows multiple attacks on bars, restaurants, a concert hall and a…
Serious Crimes Investigators Course Underway
(ZIZ News) – The country’s Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Arudranauth Gossai is expecting to see a change in the way investigations are handled by police officers.
Gossai made that clear on Monday morning when he addressed the…
Ms. St. Kitts-Nevis Fire and Rescue Services Pageant Hailed a Success
(ZIZ News) – The first Ms. St. Kitts-Nevis Fire and Rescue Services Pageant has been hailed a success by President of the Fire and Rescue Services Welfare Association, FSSO Elvis Isaac, who told ZIZ the show will be held annually.
“It was…
Government Officials Join Diabetes Association on Health Walk
(ZIZ News) -- The official observance of World Diabetes Day ended on Saturday with a health walk which saw persons walk from the Cenotaph, along the Bay Road, to the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, and back to the Cenotaph.
While speaking…
Sugar Mas 44 Underway
(ZIZ News) -- The mood has been set for Sugar Mas 44, as the annual St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival officially got underway on Friday evening.
The ceremony, held at The Circus in Basseterre, also saw the launch of this year’s slogan…
Police Officers Commended for Major Drug Bust
(ZIZ News) -- Several units within the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force have come in for high praise from Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ian Queeley following Friday’s drug bust on Nevis, which led to the arrest of a young…
Mudada Laid To Rest
(ZIZ News) -- On Thursday afternoon, relatives, friends and other well-wishers paid their final respects for the late Dawud “Mudada” Byron.
The funeral service was held at the Zion Moravian Church and proceeded to the Springfield Cemetery.…
25 Most Remarkable Teens Awarded
(ZIZ News) -- Thursday was a momentous evening for 25 teenagers as the Department of Youth Empowerment recognised them for achievements in various categories.
Government ministers, family members, and other supporters filled the seats of…
PM: “Give Ex-Criminals A Second Chance”
(ZIZ News) -- During Wednesday’s tour of the Police Force’s Forensic Services Unit, National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris appealed to the public, particularly the business community, to give ex-prisoners a second chance.…
Planned Cruise Ship Pier Could Strengthen SKN-Canada Relationship
(ZIZ News) -- The Government’s work to strengthen its foreign policy, which includes repairing the relationship with the Government of Canada, could be getting another boost.
This week, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public…
Police seize estimated ECC $7.75 million dollars worth of marijuana on Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 13, 2015 (RSCNPF): In less than one week, Officers of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force Anti-Narcotics Unit, Special Services Unit, and the Nevis Task Force of the Nevis Division have…
Nephews of Venezuela’s First Lady Arrested In Haiti For Drug Smuggling
Two nephews of Venezuela’s first lady, Cilia Flores, were expected to be arraigned on Thursday in US District Court in New York after being arrested on Tuesday in Haiti on charges of conspiring to smuggle 800 kilograms of cocaine into the…
Three killed in Stade de France explosion
Three people were killed in an attack during France's match against Germany at the Stade de France, with some reports suggesting a suicide blast.
At least 100 people are reported to have died in multiple shootings and explosions across the…