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TCI tightens security at borders following jailbreak in Haiti
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (CMC) – The Turks and Caicos authorities have increased security at the borders of the British Overseas territory following the jail break in Haiti on Sunday.
Haitian officials said that at least…
CARICOM region urged to ‘take a big view of agriculture’
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- Stakeholders in the regional agricultural sector have been urged to take “a big view of agriculture” as Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations continue to highlight the importance of food production to its…
Maduro opponents tighten screws with Venezuela strike
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faces renewed pressure Friday as the Opposition calls for a nationwide strike, which he has threatened to break with army takeovers of paralyzed firms.
Up in arms over the…
Bus driver dies after being set on fire
(CNN)A bus driver in Brisbane, Australia, has died after a passenger set him on fire, police said Friday.
Authorities launched a homicide investigation after the incident, which saw the driver pronounced dead at the scene. Australian media…
ISIS ‘executes’ 232 near Mosul, takes thousands as human shields, UN says
(CNN) ISIS has "executed" 232 people near the Iraqi city of Mosul and taken tens of thousands of people to use as human shields against advancing Iraqi forces, the United Nations says.
The terror group carried out the mass killings…
Tony Blair: U.K. may need a second vote on Brexit
Tony Blair thinks Brits may be having second thoughts about Brexit.
The former Prime Minister said the U.K. should keep its "options open" over its decision to leave the European Union until it becomes clear what kind of deal it can get.…
Dakota Access Pipeline: Authorities start removing protesters
(CNN)-- Dakota Access Pipeline protesters have set fire to a bridge, tires and debris, North Dakota Department of Emergency Services spokeswoman Cecily Fong said. Authorities from seven other states have been called in to help remove…
Melania Trump to give two or three ‘important speeches’
(CNN) Donald Trump said in an interview aired Thursday that his wife, Melania, will give "two or three speeches" during the remainder of his presidential run, praising his press-averse spouse as "an amazing public speaker."
Trump delivered…
Apple unveils MacBook Pro with touch bar on top of keyboard
After four long years, Apple unveiled on Thursday a new MacBook Pro.
At an event held at its headquarters, the company showed off new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro notebooks. Both include a new display called the Touch Bar at the top of…
Man shot dead outside US Embassy in Kenya after knife attack
Nairobi, Kenya (CNN)A police officer shot and killed a man who stabbed him as he stood guard outside the US Embassy in Nairobi Thursday, authorities said.
"The officer fired back in self-defense and managed to kill (the attacker). My…
US abstains for first time in UN vote on ending Cuba embargo
NEW YORK, USA -- In a near unanimous action, the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution underlining the need to end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba,…
Inside Job? Guard Under Suspicion After 173 Inmates Break Out Of Haiti Jail
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Wednesday October 26, 2016 – A guard at a Haiti prison is suspected of helping 173 inmates escape from a prison over the weekend.
The breakout from the Arcahaie prison occurred on Saturday, and the inmates killed the…
Police discover twenty seventh (27th) illegal firearm in 2016
(ZIZ News) -- A Stop and Search Operation executed by the officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) and the Anti-Drug Unit on Monday October 24 lead to the discovery of another illegal firearm.
According to reports, the discovery was…
Police investigating shooting in Old Road
(ZIZ News) -- The St. Christopher And Nevis Police Force’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is currently investigating a shooting incident in Old Road.
According to reports, the shooting occurred at around 8 am on Thursday October 27 at the…
Prime Minister Harris engages media at his monthly press conference
(ZIZ News) -- The Prime Minister Dr. Hon.Timothy Harris updated citizens and residents on matters of national interest at the Prime Minister’s Monthly Press Conference held at the Parliamentary Lounge at Government Headquarters on…