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Grenada PM speaks out on knighthood controversy
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Following allegations that British public relations consultant Anthony Bailey used promises of donations and unofficial honours to obtain an unlawful knighthood in Grenada, the prime minister of Grenada has spoken…
Who won the town hall debate?
(CNN)CNN commentators and guest analysts offer their take on Sunday night's second presidential candidate debate. The opinions expressed in these commentaries are solely those of the authors.
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Fourth Case Of Zika Virus Confirmed in the Federation
(ZIZ News) -- The Ministry of Health on Nevis has confirmed the first laboratory tested case of the Zika virus on the island.
According to a statement from the Ministry, the serum sample was sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency…
Permanent Secretary In Education Pays Courtesy Call On Nevis
(ZIZ News) -- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mr. William Vincent Hodge paid a courtesy call to the Ministry of Education in Nevis on Tuesday to familiarize himself with teachers, students and other Ministry officials.…
Police investigate break in at the Adventist Book Centre
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating a building breaking and larceny at the Adventist Book Centre located on Cayon Street.
Investigations revealed that the centre was secured on October 4.
Upon return at about…
Car vandalized in St. Johnson Village
The police are presently investigating a case of malicious damage regarding a Nissan Fuga which was vandalized during the late hours of Monday night.
Officials from the Royal Christopher and Nevis Police Force told ZIZ that a student of…
Nicole now a hurricane; forecast to meander south of Bermuda
Tropical cyclone Nicole strengthened into a hurricane on Thursday, with maximum sustained winds near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Although some additional strengthening is expected Thursday night, weakening is forecast by late…
Storm surge forces residents to flee as Matthew pounds Bahamas
A rapid storm surge in southern New Providence forced residents to evacuate their homes on Thursday morning as Hurricane Matthew battered The Bahamas..
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Syria conflict: Eastern Aleppo faces ‘total ruin’ in two months
Rebel-held eastern parts of the Syrian city of Aleppo may face "total destruction" in two months, with thousands killed, the UN's envoy says.
Staffan de Mistura told reporters that he was prepared to personally accompany al-Qaeda-linked…
‘Honour killings’: Pakistan closes loophole allowing killers to go free
Pakistan's government has closed a loophole allowing those behind so-called honour killings to go free.
New legislation means killers will get a mandatory life sentence.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37578111
Wimbledon 2016: Tennis Integrity Unit investigates SW19 match
Tennis investigators are examining whether a match at this year's Wimbledon was fixed after suspicious betting patterns were reported.
The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), which was set up in 2008 to detect any corruption, has not revealed…
Rio 2016: International Olympic Committee failed clean athletes, says anti-doping body
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been accused of "failing the clean athletes of the world" at Rio.
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (Inado) says the governing body "lost the anti-doping battle" before…
Carnival committee answers calypsonians’ call to dismiss lyric submission clause
(ZIZ News) -- After weeks of heated debate in meetings and on local radio stations, the National Carnival Committee has answered the call of local calypsonians to dismiss a new clause introduced, which stated that artistes must submit…
Hurricane Matthew Triggers Record Insurance Payout For Haiti
The government of Haiti is still to determine the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew, but it’s about to receive a record insurance payout.
The CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) says it’s…
Bahamas Grapples With Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
The Bahamas continues to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the lethal storm that lashed the chain of islands with widespread flooding yesterday, forcing residents to flee their homes, damaging structures and downing trees and…