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Drowning among leading causes of death among children in C’bean
Washington, United States (CMC) -- A new report says drowning is among the five leading causes of death among children aged 14 years and under in the Caribbean and the rest of the Americas.
According to the first “Global Report on…
Pope creates tribunal to judge bishops who cover up sex abuse
Vatican City (AP) -- Pope Francis has created a new Vatican tribunal section to hear cases of bishops accused of failing to protect children from sexually abusive priests, the biggest step the Holy See has taken yet to hold bishops…
Shooting incident at Buckley’s Estate resulted two (2) Persons Hospitalised
(ZIZ News) -- The Violent Crime Unit (VCU) is investigating a shooting incident which occurred at Buckley's estate about 10:00 pm on Tuesday 9th June 2015, which resulted in two (2) persons being hospitalised.
Initial investigations…
Lewis released from prison
Sports Page -- The former England allrounder, has been released from prison after serving six years for drug smuggling.
Lewis, 47, was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment in May 2009 for smuggling liquid cocaine valued at more than £140,000…
Butter, Root hundreds set up record England win
Sports Page -- The proclamation of a new era in England's one-day cricket has been a regular event for the last 20 years. The end results have usually been so underwhelming as to not get carried away by one performance, but never has a…
Kim Collins to represent Titans in Nationals
Sports Page -- The national athletic championships will take place at the Km Collins athletic stadium this coming weekend and one of the much anticipated star performers will be St.Kitts and Nevis’ top athlete, Kim Collins.
Representative…
Local Track Clubs perform well in Anguilla
Sports Page -- Two local track teams performed exceptionally well at the Starters International track meet held in Anguilla, last weekend.
The two clubs representing Nevis were: The Titans club and The Over The Top Club.
The athletes left…
England’s loss is CPL’s gain
London, England (CMC) -- West Indies Superstar Chris Gayle has added his voice to debate on the controversial English batsman Kevin Pietersen saying he should be representing England in all formats of cricket.
Pietersen was sacked by the…
Jermaine Blackwood: From a Kiddy Cricketer to the ranks of the West Indies
Sports Page -- WHEN all-rounder Jermaine Blackwood walks on the field at Sabina Park for the second Test match against Australia, he will most likely retrace the steps he made 11 years ago when he first participated in a Scotiabank/West…
Stafanie Taylor, Sulieman Benn named WI players of the year
Kingston, Jamaica -- Jamaican Stafanie Taylor and Barbadian Sulieman Benn were named West Indies female and male players of the year, respectively.
The announcement was made at the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)/West Indies Players…
Officials Expect Productivity Boost from Government Employees
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- A fresh coat of paint, the addition of amenities for employees and visitors and other renovations are expected to increase worker morale and productivity in Government Headquarters in St. Kitts.
A project…
St. Kitts and Nevis anticipates dialogue at EU Summit
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- A four- member delegation representing St. Kitts and Nevis is presently in Brussels, Belgium attending the II European Union (EU)-CELAC Summit and EU-CARIFORUM Mini Summit of the Heads of State and…
Prime Minister Harris committed to Federation’s Growth
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, Prime Minister and Minister with responsibility for Sustainable Development remains committed to the Federation’s ongoing growth, as he recently concluded an introductory…
West Zone Hosts Torch Run as Part of Child Month 2015
(ZIZ News) - As Child Month 2015 continues, supervisors of day care centers and preschools in the country's West Zone are doing their part to raise awareness.
On Sunday afternoon, children, parents and child care providers participated in…
Putting Tradewinds Training to the Test
(ZIZ News) -- As the end of Phase One of Exercise Tradewinds 2015 draws closer, the participants are putting nearly two weeks of drills and preparation to the test.
The training sessions leading to the culminating event have prepared…