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Bahamas MP defends government decision to withhold fuel leak report
Nassau, Bahamas -- Amid a growing firestorm over the Bahamas government’s decision to wait more than a year before releasing a report on a Rubis gasoline spill that occurred more than two years ago, local MP Jerome Fitzgerald said on Monday…
New international airport may broaden market opportunities for St Vincent, says minister
Kingstown, St Vincent -- The new international airport currently under construction at Argyle in St Vincent and the Grenadines is expected to play a critical role in enhancing the viability of the local fishing industry.
Minister of…
Antigua-Barbuda and Japan hold high level discussions on energy and tourism
St John’s, Antigua -- High level discussions concerning energy and tourism were held on Tuesday in Antigua between Asot Michael, minister of tourism, economic development, investment and energy and Ambassador Ken Shimanouchi, special envoy…
Antigua-Barbuda trade mission visits French Caribbean
Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe -- A 29-member delegation from Antigua and Barbuda, led by Chet Greene, minister of trade, commerce, industry, sport, culture, consumer affairs and national festivals, arrived in Guadeloupe on Sunday. The visit to…
Turkish student gets suspended jail term over retweet
Istanbul, Turkey (AFP) -- A Turkish student was handed a suspended one-year prison sentence for "insulting" a local governor by retweeting a satirical article, as concerns grow over the state of freedom of expression in Turkey, reports said…
Colombia orders Chinese ship with weapons to sail for Cuba
Bogota, Colombia (AFP) -- A court ordered a Cuba-bound Chinese ship loaded with undeclared weapons to sail for Havana on Tuesday, saying the arms could not be unloaded and might pose a safety threat.
Da Dan Xia, which has been held since…
CCJ sits in Belize for first time
Belize City, Belize -- The full bench of the Caribbean Court of Justice is in Belize this week for the first time for itinerant sittings from 20-23 April, 2015. The sittings are being held in Courtroom 1, Supreme Court of Belize.
This is…
Caribbean banks look forward to resolution of correspondent banking issue
Castries, St Lucia -- The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) said it fully supports the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, in his remarks to the meeting of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government and US…
New Nevis Solid Waste Management Authority Manager pledges more efficient service
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Newly appointed General Manager of the Nevis Solid Waste Management Authority Andrew Hendrickson, during a recent interview with the Department of Information pledged his dedication, along with his management team,…
Nevis Deputy Premier: Multi-million dollar resort project will enhance economic activity
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism on Nevis Hon. Mark Brantley said ground-breaking for the US$20 million HTRIP Candy Resort Villa Development at Liburd Hill, marked the delivery of another project that would…
Nevis has global appeal, SKN Deputy Prime Minister Richards says
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Deputy Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Shawn Richards, described the recent ground breaking for the US$20 million HTRIP Candy Villa Resort Development at Liburd Hill on Nevis by a Chinese investor Jian…
Work Commences on the Old Road Jetty
(ZIZ News) -- Work has begun on the Old Road Jetty to address a number of concerns raised by fishermen and other residents.
For about one week, heavy trucks have been transporting boulders and other building materials to the jetty behind…
Pelican Bay to donate Two EC$5000 Grants to Community Organisations
(ZIZ News) -- Two community organisations stand to receive a significant boost from Pelican Bay, St. Kitts.
On Monday, ZIZ News caught up with Director of Sales and Marketing for Pelican Bay, Don Lockman who spoke of a contest that his…
Hon. Shawn Richards wants a Cohesive Approach to Governance
(ZIZ News) -- “It has been a real busy and challenging period but I am up to the task and with your support, the task will be completed," were the words of Parliamentary Representative for Constituency Five, Hon. Shawn Richards who spoke to…
Government Breaks Ground for HTRIP Candy Resort
(ZIZ News) -- The Nevis Island Administration and tourism investors broke ground, on Friday, to mark the start of construction on HTRIP Candy Resort.
The hotel will be located at Liburd Estate in Liburd Hill, a decision that is welcomed…