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Barbados working towards robust economic growth, says PM
Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados is working its way back to robust growth in its economy, says Prime Minister Freundel Stuart.
Giving the assurance that Barbados would continue to work through the difficult situation, Stuart made…
Antigua-Barbuda soca artistes start to release 2015 Carnival songs
St John’s, Antigua -- Chairman of the Antigua-Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC), Cliff Williams, has expressed his pleasure with the 2015 Carnival releases from Antiguan soca artistes.
With the early start of the 2015 Carnival…
OAS deploys electoral observation mission in Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana -- The electoral observation mission of the Organization of American States (OAS/EOM) to the general and regional elections in Guyana on May 11 began its final deployment in Georgetown on Tuesday.
The delegation, headed…
US Navy hospital ship to offer medical services in Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaicans are to benefit from medical services offered by the United States Navy hospital ship ‘Comfort’, which docked at the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) on Monday.
The medical personnel on board will carry…
Another Jamaican arrested at JFK smuggling cocaine
New York, USA -- On April 19, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) stopped Gyan Damian Morgan, a Jamaican citizen, who was arriving on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica. During the…
Cuba’s Castro starts Russian visit
Moscow, Russia (AFP) -- Cuban President Raul Castro has arrived in Moscow and was to hold meetings Wednesday on a visit that will see him participate in the Victory Day military parade May 9.
"He arrived yesterday," the Kremlin's press…
Netanyahu races to form government ahead of deadline
Jerusalem (AFP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Wednesday locked in a last-ditch effort to piece together a ruling coalition with a working majority ahead of a midnight deadline.
With less than 12 hours left, talks with…
Saudi beheads 79th convict this year
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia on Wednesday beheaded one of its nationals convicted of drug trafficking, bringing to 79 the number of executions this year.
According to AFP tallies, that figure compares with 87 for all of last…
Labour Department holds successful Week of Activities
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- A week of activities to promote Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) officially concluded last Friday (May 01) and employees, employers and students have been promised that attention to the subject remains…
Attorney General announces date for New Parliament
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Thursday, May 14 is the date that has been set for the opening session of parliament under the government of national unity.
This was announced by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Honourable…
Medical University of the Americas and Nevis Island Administration undergraduate scholarship…
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Persons interested in pursuing studies in the disciplines of health and education are being encouraged to apply for the 2015- 2016 Medical University of the Americas (MUA)/ Nevis Island Administration (NIA)…
St. Kitts-Nevis Projected to have 2nd Highest Growth Rate in the OECS for 2016 Says IMF
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- According to the Latest Reports by the IMF St.Kitts-Nevis is projected to have the Second Highest Growth Rate among OECS Countries and the 4th Highest in the Caribbean Region. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Sandy Point Church Burglarized
(ZIZ News) - The police in Sandy Point are investigating the breaking, entering and stealing of electronic items at the Wesleyan Holiness Church at Main Street, Sandy Point, which occurred between 29 April and 2 May 2015.
According to a…
Young Man Drowns At Friars Bay
(ZIZ News) - A weekend outing turned tragic on Sunday when a young man drowned at Friars Bay.
According to Police Public Relations Officer, Inspector Lyndon David, the police responded to an incident at Shipwreck at South Friars Bay on…
A.G. Byron Updates On Status Of Civil Service
(ZIZ News) - Attorney General, Hon. Vincent Byron said the civil service is functioning well and employees are not being victimized.
Mr. Byron made the comment last week during the Prime Minister's press conference.
He said, "For the most…