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Holness says Gov’t must tackle murders

Kingston, Jamaica -- Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness, says that the number and types of murders occurring show that Jamaica has a crisis on its hands. "We wake up each day to horror stories of gruesome murders," Holness said in…

Rare Caribbean coral species raised in lab

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- A rare and threatened Caribbean coral species has for the first time been successfully bred and raised in the lab. A study by the Curacao-based CARMABI Foundation has provided the first photos and…

X-ray inspection system installed at Nevis’ Long Point Port

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- In continued efforts to deter crime the Ministry of Finance on Nevis in collaboration with the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board equipped the Customs Department at the Long Point Port with an X-ray…

Nevis’ Alexandra Hospital offering Surgical Laser Service

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The Ministry of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) continues to make strides in the provision of improved health care services on the island. The Alexandra Hospital Operating Theatre received two pieces…

James Galloway wins inaugural Brainstorm Challenge

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- James Galloway gave a powerful performance entitled “Try to Understand” to earn the top spot at the “Brainstorm” – Spoken Word Slam finals on March 14. Galloway was among ten persons, who creatively…

Entrepreneurs receive Equipment

(ZIZ News) -- Five small businesses in St. Kitts and Nevis got a boost to help their business grow after receiving equipment through the Financial Information Month Business Equipment Mini-Grant. During a presentation on ZIZ TV on Tuesday…

Ministry weighs in on Fight Video

(ZIZ News) -- The Ministry of Education has clarified the circumstances surrounding a video of a fight between primary school students that has been circulating on social media. Education Officer Stanley Knight told ZIZ News that…

“Round Table” tackles Healthy Eating

(ZIZ News) -- As part of Consumer Rights Awareness Week 2015, Health and Consumer Rights officials discussed ways of helping persons choose healthy diets on Monday’s edition of ZIZ’s “The Round Table”. Director of Consumer Affairs, Paul…

“Two Pronged” approach to CBI

(ZIZ News) -- Foreign Affairs Minister, the Hon. Mark Brantley says the government is taking a “two pronged” approach to restoring the international community’s confidence in the Federation’s Citizenship by Investment Programme. Prior to…

Nevada bill would allow sick pets to use medical marijuana

Carson City, Nevada (AP) -- Pets might soon be able to use pot under a bill introduced Tuesday in the Nevada Legislature. Democratic Sen Tick Segerblom is sponsoring the measure that would allow animal owners to get marijuana for their pet…

US president to make state visit to Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica -- Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has announced that US President Barack Obama will pay a state visit to Jamaica on April 9, 2015. Obama and Simpson Miller will hold bilateral discussions on a range of issues of…