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Gov’t committed to protecting poultry industry from bird flu
Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with key stakeholders in protecting the poultry industry from the avian influenza and other diseases, which threaten the sustainability of the sector.…
OECS partners with CTU to promote ICT development in Eastern Caribbean
Tortola -- An agreement between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) promises to deepen collaboration between the institutions in leveraging information and communications…
CDEMA deploys damage and needs assessment teams to Bahamas
Bridgetown, Barbados -- The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has finalized arrangements for three rapid damage and needs assessment teams for the Bahamas, following the passage of Hurricane Joaquin over the central and…
Bermuda cleans up after Joaquin
Hamilton, Bermuda -- Residents of Bermuda cleaned up on Monday after Hurricane Joaquin brought heavy rain and high winds to the British territory in a near miss on Sunday.
All flights to the island's L.F. Wade International Airport were…
US government deports fewest immigrants in nearly a decade
Washington, United States (AP) -- The Obama administration deported fewer immigrants over the past 12 months than at any time since 2006, according to government figures obtained by The Associated Press.
Deportations of criminal immigrants…
Britain tops world ‘Quality of Death’ index
London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain topped an 80-country "quality of death" study released Tuesday, which warned that ageing and booming populations would make palliative care a growing worldwide issue.
The 2015 Quality of Death Index,…
Suriname banana sector threatened by Moko disease
Paramaribo, Suriname -- The banana industry in Suriname is currently facing a serious threat from the so-called Moko disease, which has affected nearly a quarter of the country’s 2,000 hectares of commercial banana plantations. Meanwhile,…
SKN on path to Zero Mother to Child HIV Transmissions, says PM Harris
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- By the end of 2015, St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to be among a small number of countries, apart from Cuba, that will have zero transmissions of HIV from mother to child.
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable…
ROC-90 Celebrates 25 years with a series of events
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The Reunion Organizing Committee of 1990 (ROC-90), in commemoration of their 25 years of service to the students of the Basseterre High School, hosted a series of events within the month of September 2015.
The…
Police Updates (6 October 2015)
(ZIZ News) -- Carol Seaton of West Farm was convicted for driving without due care and attention, which was committed on 12th May 2015.
David Isaac of New Town Bay Road was convicted for driving without due care and attention on 10th…
Nevis Bus Association partners with NIA to assist seniors
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Vice President of the Nevis Bus Association Davron Maynard praised the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) for entering into a partnership with the organisation, which serves to benefit the seniors on Nevis. He was at…
Minister Richards Challenges Teachers
(ZIZ News) -- Teachers throughout St. Kitts and Nevis are being challenged to recommit themselves to their profession and to developing the nation’s children.
Minister of Education, the Hon. Shawn Richards issued the challenge during his…
PM Calls For Partnerships in Fight Against Crime
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris says Small Island Developing States need the support of gun producing countries to deal with violent crimes.
Prime Minister Harris, speaking at the United…
PM Harris Addresses Concerns of Nationals in Diaspora
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris returned to the Federation on Sunday after several engagements in New York over the past week.
Among them were addresses at the United Nations and meetings with nationals.
Speaking…
“We must be aware and always alert” says Ag COP Liburd
Basseterre, St. Kitts (RSCNPF) -- In his address to the recent graduates of the Regional Security System (RSS) Training Institute Crime Scene First Responders Course, Acting Commissioner of Police (COP), Mr. Stafford Liburd encouraged the…