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Drug mule arrested in US after disembarking J’can flight
Florida, United States (CMC) -- The United States Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) says agents at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport in Florida have intercepted a passenger who arrived on a flight from Jamaica with 54…
Johnson & Johnson starts project to prevent Type 1 diabetes
New Jersey, United States (AP) -- Johnson & Johnson has begun a research partnership to find the root cause of Type 1 diabetes and stop the hormonal disorder in its tracks. It's the health care giant's first project under its ambitious…
NCDF gets new bus for continued promotion and preservation of Nevis culture
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nevis Cultural Development Foundation (NCDF) Keith Scarborough gave a commitment to Minister of Culture Hon. Mark Brantley, that his staff would care of a new Toyota bus in their…
Restoration works commence at New River Estate
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Restoration work commenced at the New River Estate, the last sugar plantation on Nevis to produce sugar.
The $180,000 project which will take six weeks to complete is funded by the Nevis Island Administration…
Kalinago Survey opens way for more information about the Early Inhabitants
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Thanks to the results of a recent survey, residents and visitors alike, will soon have access to more information about the Kalinago people, formerly known as Caribs, who once inhabited St. Kitts and Nevis.…
Mr. Bagnall Excited To Perform With Roy Cape For Music Festival
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ reigning Groovy Soca Monarch, Mr. Bagnall will be backed by the legendary Roy Cape All Stars when the St. Kitts Music Festival kicks off later this month.
Last Friday, Mr. Bagnall and several other local…
Tradewinds Phase 1 Complete
(ZIZ News) -- The Maritime Phase of Exercise Tradewinds 2015 ended on Tuesday with a closing ceremony at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium.
500 participants, who travelled from 13 CARICOM member states, the Dominican Republic, Canada, the…
Murder Suspect Charged
(ZIZ News) -- The police have arrested a young man for the October 2014 murder of 24-year-old Istan Mitchum.
Charged is 21-year-old Erastus Laville of Central West Bourne Street. The murder occurred at West Bourne Street on 23rd October…
Plans for Eat Local Day 2015 Underway
(ZIZ News) -- Preparations are underway for the 2015 staging of the Department Of Agriculture’s “Eat Local Day”.
Marketing Officer, Alphonso Clarke spoke with ZIZ about this year’s staging and what can be expected.
He said, “Eat Local Day…
Trinidad MP accused of diverting funds for Haiti earthquake victims
Port of Spain, Trinidad -- In yet more revelations in the massive FIFA corruption scandal, Trinidad member of parliament and former FIFA vice president, Jack Warner, is facing new allegations that he diverted US$750,000 in emergency funds…
Rural Electrification Programme renamed
Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Government has changed the name and mandate of the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), to the National Energy Solution Company Limited (NESCL), with an expanded role to achieve energy efficiency.
Making…
Bank robbery in Bermuda caught on security footage
Hamilton, Bermuda -- An armed robbery that occurred at Butterfield Bank in the Old Town of St George's, Bermuda, just after noon on Tuesday was caught on security CCTV footage, which somehow found its way into the public domain.
While the…
Greater political will, greater transparency needed to stem transnational corruption, says US…
Nassau, Bahamas -- A top US official has urged regional governments to adopt greater transparency measures and to bolster “political will” to stem the tide of transnational bribery between government institutions and international companies…
St Vincent and the Grenadines plans agricultural diversification
Kingstown, St Vincent -- A Diversification Unit is to be established in the ministry of agriculture in St Vincent and the Grenadines to carry forward plans to diversify the local agricultural sector, minister of agriculture, Saboto Caesar,…
Airline group suggests smaller carry-on bags to free up bins
New York (AP) -- Millions of fliers might soon want to buy new carry-on suitcases.
Global airlines announced Tuesday a new guideline that recommends shrinking carry-on bags, in an effort to free up space in packed overhead bins.
The…