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Florida teacher suspended for jamming cellphones in class

Florida, United States (AP) -- A Florida science teacher has been suspended for running a signal jammer to prevent his students from using their cellphones in class. School board members in Pasco County approved Dean Liptak's five-day,…

Department of Culture gets New Director

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- New Director of Culture Troy Mills has plans to awaken appreciation of the endemic culture of St. Kitts and Nevis. Mr. Mills who took up office in May, noted that culture is much more than Carnival,…

Bacchanal Corner to Kick Start Pre-Culturama 41 Activities

(ZIZ News) - "Culturama 41 is just about six weeks away.and we move into high gear, this being the 1st of June, we are stepping up the game a little bit," said Antonio Liburd, Executive Director of the Culturama Secretariat. Liburd, while…

St. Kitts and Nevis Shines at Pan Am Youth Championships

(ZIZ News) -- Two of St. Kitts and Nevis' most promising young athletes made the Federation proud at the inaugural Pan American Youth Championships, held in Cali, Colombia from May 30th - 31st. Saturday's competition saw CARIFTA Games…

Condolences Expressed at Passing of US Vice President’s Son

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- On behalf of the country and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has conveyed expressions of condolences to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden Jr. on the passing of his…

Chris Gayle hits unbeaten 151 but Somerset lose to Kent

Sports Page -- Chris Gayle smashed an unbeaten 151 off just 62 balls but could not prevent Somerset losing to Kent by three runs in the T20 Blast at Taunton. Spitfires captain Sam Northeast hit his first T20 century, scoring 114 from 58…

Old Skool and CG Massives win games

Sports Page -- The NABA league continued at the Grell Hull-Stevens Netball Complex on Sunday 31st May. The final game was especially nerve racking as the CG Massives just managed to shake off a stiff challenge from Dynasty Ballers. In the…

Concussed Australian opener Rogers out of Windies Test

Sydney, Australia (AFP) -- Australian opening batsman Chris Rogers has been ruled out of this week's first Test against the West Indies with concussion after being struck on the helmet in the nets. Rogers took the hit during a practice…

Windies won’t back down from Aussies, warns Holder

Roseau, Dominica (CMC) -- West Indies may be languishing six spots below Australia in the international Test rankings but that will not prevent the Caribbean side from looking to stun their opponents in the upcoming series. All-rounder…