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Thai king death: Thousands throng streets for procession
Thousands of Thais have packed Bangkok streets to see a convoy carrying the body of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The convoy passed through the capital to the royal palace as mourners wept and held up portraits of the late king. Millions…
Israel freezes ties with Unesco for ‘denying Jewish holy sites’
Israel has frozen co-operation with the UN's cultural agency, accusing it of denying Judaism's connections to the religion's holiest sites.
Its education minister said a Unesco draft decision concerning Jerusalem "denies history and…
Hurricane Nicole lashes Bermuda with 115 mph winds and torrential rain
Hurricane Nicole moved out into the Atlantic on Thursday afternoon, after lashing Bermuda with 115 mph winds and torrential rain.
According to minister of national security, Senator Jeffrey Baron, there were “significant” power outages…
Suriname government’s tourism plan lacks vision, say critics
With the Suriname government’s embrace of tourism as part of its plan to diversify its commodity-dependent economy, which is vulnerable to price fluctuations – one of the main causes of the country’s current economic recession of Suriname –…
CIBC FirstCaribbean adds a splash of colour to its 5th annual Walk for the Cure initiative
Basseterre, St.Kitts, October 11, 2016 – A rainbow of colours rained downed on the capital recently as over 600 excited walkers hit the streets on Saturday October 8th 2016 in the 5th annual Walk for the Cure aimed at raising thousands of…
Radical Praise to host ‘Radical Praise Fest’
(ZIZ News) -- Citizens of St. Kitts and music lovers on a whole will have the opportunity to witness what some may call the concert of the year, as Radical Praise presents “The Radical Praise Fest”.
The event is scheduled to take place on…
Tucker Clarke Primary Wins Dental Health Quiz Competition
(ZIZ News) — As the Dental Health week of activities continues, the St. Kitts and Nevis Dental Unit along with the Rotary Club of Liamigua hosted a Dental Health Quiz at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) auditorium on Wednesday.
A…
The Electric Motorbikes Designed By Bermudian Entrepreneurs
Bermudian-designed all-electric motorbikes are set to hit the roads of Bermuda.
Businessmen Jamie Lovell and Alex Marshall, who run Team Oni Racing Club, unveiled the first two superbike-styled machines — with one already sold.
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Bermuda prepares for a direct hit from Hurricane Nicole
Bermudian-designed all-electric motorbikes are set to hit the roads of Bermuda.
Businessmen Jamie Lovell and Alex Marshall, who run Team Oni Racing Club, unveiled the first two superbike-styled machines — with one already sold.
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Jessica Ennis-Hill: Great Britain heptathlete retires from athletics
Jessica Ennis-Hill, who won heptathlon gold for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics, has retired from athletics.
The 30-year-old had hinted at retirement after winning a silver medal at the Rio Olympics in August.
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South Africa v Australia: Proteas earn historic one-day international whitewash
South Africa condemned Australia to their first 5-0 one-day international series whitewash with a 31-run victory in the final match in Cape Town.
Man of the series Rilee Rossouw hit 122 from 118 balls in a 178-run partnership with JP…
OECS Launches New Website
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, Dr. Honourable Timothy Harris along with other members and staff of the OECS Commission joined remotely via video conference to celebrate the launch of the new OECS website on Tuesday October 11.
As he…
Donald Trump comments: Apprentice creator ‘unable’ to release footage
A British TV executive has said he is not able to make public previously unreleased footage of Donald Trump on the US Apprentice.
According to a former producer of the show, Mr Trump is heard making offensive remarks in the recordings.…
Samsung permanently stops Galaxy Note 7 production
South Korean tech giant Samsung has permanently ceased production of its high-end Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after reports of devices it had deemed safe catching fire.
The firm had already reduced Galaxy Note 7 production volumes.
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PM Harris updates St. Kitts-Nevis nationals in the D.C. area, receives praise for accomplishments…
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, OCTOBER 11TH, 2016 (PRESS SEC) – Last Friday, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris provided St. Kitts and Nevis Nationals who work and live in Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas meaningful updates on…