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Antigua-Barbuda ambassador calls for strengthening of OAS to remain relevant
Washington, USA -- Antigua and Barbuda’s newly appointed ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), Sir Ronald Sanders, told high ranking representatives of Western Hemisphere governments that they have to strengthen the…
New visa system for Haitians
Roseau, Dominica (CMC) -- The Dominica government says it will soon announce a new visa system for Haitians wanting to enter the island.
Despite being a member of the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping, Haitian nationals…
Pay increases for public servants, higher pensions, more VAT-free goods among measures in Guyana…
Georgetown, Guyana -- Government has announced pay hikes for public servants that will see those on the lower end of the salary scale getting the biggest increase, and added almost two dozen types of goods to the list of items that Guyanese…
Bahamas opposition leader calls for attorney general’s resignation
Nassau, Bahamas -- The Bahamas opposition Free National Movement (FNM) leader Dr Hubert Minnis on Sunday called for Attorney General Allyson-Maynard-Gibson to step down over what he said is an “overt conflict of interest” regarding bankrupt…
In ironic twist, Trinidad opposition complains about local media
Port of Spain, Trinidad -- After enjoying months of blatantly biased coverage in its favour from two of Trinidad and Tobago’s major media groups in the run up to September 7 general elections, the opposition People’s National Movement (PNM)…
LIAT leases plane sold as part of new strategic move
St John’s, Antigua (CMC) -- The financially strapped regional airline, LIAT, has described as strategic a decision to sell and lease back one of the five new aircraft bought under a US$100 million loan facility provided by the…
Optimism for New Greek bailout deal despite German misgivings
Athens, Greece (AFP) -- Debt-ridden Greece and its creditors appeared on track Monday to finalise the terms of a third bailout agreement despite the misgivings of EU paymaster Germany.
Amid reports that a deal could be announced by…
Woman drowns in Dubai after father blocks rescue to save ‘honour’
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- A young Asian woman drowned after her father allegedly prevented Dubai lifeguards from coming to the rescue because that would "dishonour" her, Emirati news media reported Monday.
Emirates 24/7 reported…
Consumer Affairs provides help for Back to School Shoppers
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Consumer Affairs Department has come to the rescue of back to school shoppers by providing a comprehensive booklet that outlines textbook and school uniform price comparisons from different outlets in…
Post Office preparing to launch U.S. Mailbox Service
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The General Post Office (GPO) in St. Kitts and Nevis is preparing to launch a new service to residents that will open up new opportunities for online shopping in the United States or anywhere that ships…
Nevis Education Minister Amory pleads for students to care for their schools
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Premier of Nevis and Minister of Education Hon. Vance Amory made an impassioned plea to parents of children attending public schools on the island to discourage them from vandalising the schools and tell them about…
De Bear Wins Leeward Islands Calypso Competition
(ZIZ News) - With a total of 842 points, De Bear who represented Antigua at the Leeward Islands Calypso Competition, won the title for the second time. He was followed by Richie Buntin of St kitts, who was the reigning Leewards Islands…
Negotiations Underway for Small Business Fund
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has announced that negotiations are underway with the St. Kitts and Nevis Development Bank toward the establishment of a fund, specifically designed to assist small businesses.…
Solving the Problem of Bullying
(ZIZ News) -- As bullying has become much too common place in schools, not only in the Federation but all around the world, Designer of the National Flag, Edris Lewis, felt it was important to speak to primary school-aged children about the…
SKN Ranked Best Caribbean Island
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts-Nevis has been ranked the Number One Caribbean Island by a leading U.S. travel agency.
U.S. News and World Reports also deemed St. Kitts and Nevis the third best island in the world in its “Top 16 best islands in…