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Charlestown Primary students to benefit from healthy choice meals demonstration
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Charlestown Primary School students between the ages of nine and 12 had the opportunity to learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle, at a Mini Chef Academy held at school’s kitchen on February 24, 2015. The event…
Residents express High Hopes for New Government of National Unity
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis made it clear that they have high expectations of the new government and the cabinet of ministers, judging from interviews conducted by SKNIS, at the recent Swearing-In…
EC$2,025,000 CDF loan to provide renewable energy plant at new St Vincent airport
Bridgetown, Barbados -- The Barbados-based CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) has approved an additional EC$2,025,000/US$750,000 loan for the new Argyle International Airport (AIA) in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
The funding will be used to…
Alaska becomes third US state to legalize marijuana
Juneau, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska on Tuesday became the third US state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but organizers don't expect any public celebrations since it remains illegal to smoke marijuana in public.
In the state's…
US concerned about ‘violent silencing’ in Cuba
Washington, United States (AFP) -- The top US diplomat for Latin America expressed concern Monday about the "violent silencing" of dissidents in Cuba, days before the resumption of US-Cuba talks.
"Concerned about violent silencing of…
US Supreme Court divided over right to appeal visa denial
Washington, United States (AFP) -- The US Supreme Court appeared divided Monday over whether American citizens can appeal the Government's decision to deny their spouse a visa, after a California woman's Afghan husband was barred from…
Turkey blames UK for missing girls suspected of trying to join ISIS
(CNN) -- A top Turkish official is blaming British authorities for the disappearance of three teenage British girls suspected of traveling from London to Turkey with the goal of joining ISIS in neighboring Syria.
"It is condemnable and…
CMO warns against Over-Prescribing Antibiotics
(ZIZ News) -- Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Patrick Martin says the poor judgment of some health professionals is contributing to the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses.
He told ZIZ that some doctors over-prescribe…
PM meets with Venezuelan Officials
(ZIZ News) -- The governments of St. Kitts-Nevis and Venezuela, on Sunday, strengthened ties as a visiting delegation paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris.
The group was led by Venezuela’s Minister of External…
Full Cabinet of Ministers Sworn-in
(ZIZ News) -- The full Federal Cabinet of ministers was revealed to the Nation and thousands of persons abroad during Sunday's swearing-in ceremony at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium.
The Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris will, for the next five…
Police Updates (February 23, 2015)
(ZIZ News) -- Arrests
Victor Flemming of Five Ways Guest House was formally charged and cautioned for Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm, which was committed on 10th January 2015. He was later remanded to Her Majesty's Prison.…
Khan sends Jamaica tumbling to defeat
Kingston, Jamaica, CMC -- Trinidad and Tobago Red Force defeated Jamaica Franchise by 178 runs on the penultimate day of their seventh round WICB PCL contest at Sabina Park here Sunday.
Summarized Scores:
T&T Red Force 1st Innings:…
Mathew 5-for helps Volcanoes to easy win
Gros Islet, St Lucia, CMC -- Scoreboard on the third day of the WICB PCL seventh round matches between Windward Islands Volcanoes and Leeward Islands Hurricanes at the Beausejour Cricket Ground here Sunday:
Summarized Scores:
Leeward…
Russell leads rout of sloppy Pakistan
Sports Page -- Two most frustrating teams of these times matched each other mistake for mistake until West Indies took the decisive advantage in the last 14 overs of their innings and the first four of the defence. Having stumbled to 167…
Maude Cross Prep hosts annual Cross Country Runs
Sports Page -- A sizeable crowd of parents and other family members, showed up at the Maude cross Prep school on Friday 21st February to witness the annual road races held by the school.
The children ran in several categories: Pre- school…