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Poor decision making caused plane crash that killed evangelist Myles Munroe
Nassau, Bahamas (CMC) -- The Department of Civil Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit (AAIPU) says “poor decision making” led to the plane crash that killed nine people, including religious leader Dr Myles Munroe…
Man shot dead by police in Riverton City
Kingston, Jamaica -- The police have reported that a man was shot fatally during a confrontation with lawmen and a .45 Berretta with 3 rounds of ammunition recovered in Riverton City, Kingston on Sunday.
The dead man has been identified as…
Guyana ruling party declares leadership ticket for May elections
Georgetown, Guyana (GINA) -- Guyana’s ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has declared its leadership ticket, naming Elisabeth Harper as its prime ministerial candidate – the first woman to be nominated to the post – and the…
Dominica PM condemns coup plot against Venezuelan government
Roseau, Dominica -- Prime minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, has condemned a reported coup plot against the president of Venezuela, Nicholas Maduro.
Maduro announced last Thursday that his government had foiled an attempted coup,…
Trinidad police expected to charge six with prominent lawyer’s murder
Port of Spain, Trinidad -- A man in prison custody is now assisting police in Trinidad with details into last year’s murder of Senior Counsel Dana Seetahal.
Police investigators have now been given “key information” concerning the details…
Two Thais await sentence for ‘insulting’ royals in play
Bangkok, Thailand (AFP) -- Two young Thais accused of insulting the monarchy in a university play braced for sentencing Monday as the ruling junta intensifies its crackdown on perceived royal slurs under the kingdom's controversial lese…
Young girl suicide bomber kills seven in Nigeria
Kano, Nigeria (AFP) -- A girl thought to be as young as seven killed herself and seven others in a suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria on Sunday as President Goodluck Jonathan conceded his government had initially underrated the Islamist…
1,500 homes damaged by Cyclone Marcia in Australia
Mackay, Australia (AFP) -- Australian officials said Sunday all efforts were being made to help those hit by Tropical Cyclone Marcia, which smashed through Queensland state leaving 1,500 homes damaged and thousands without electricity.…
Report: Saudi men detained for dancing at birthday party
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Saudi Arabia's morality police detained a group of young men for dancing at a birthday party and referred them to prosecutors, according to a state-linked media report.
The news website Ayn al-Youm reported…
Government’s Full Cabinet to be Sworn in on Sunday
The highly anticipated swearing-in of the Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis is set for Sunday .
This comes four days after Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris was sworn in at Government House in the presence of political colleagues, family…
Children, Senior Citizens and the Working Population to Benefit from Government’s Healthcare…
St. Kitts and Nevis will soon have a comprehensive National Health Insurance Plan, as the Team Unity-led government has promised its commission as the main health initiative in its "Prosperity for All" manifesto.
While it is not yet known…
C.M.O. dispels rumours about the “Superbug”
(ZIZ News) -- Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Patrick Martin has addressed concerns surrounding an Antibiotic Resistant Bacterium that has been making headlines in the U.S. media.
Dubbed the “Superbug”, the bacterium C.R.E. or…
Digicel donates to Special Olympics Committee
(ZIZ News) -- On Friday morning, telecommunications company Digicel pledged its support of the island’s special olympians when Chief Executive Officer Johnny Ingle presented a cheque to the group.
Ingle said his company is pleased to be…
Attorney General denies rumours
(ZIZ News) -- New Attorney General, the Hon. Vincent Byron denied rumours that civil servants were asked to leave Government Headquarters on Thursday.
He made the statement during a report on the first day (Thursday) of government…
Prime Minister Harris meets with ECCB Staff
(ZIZ News) -- On his second full day in office, Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris met with staff members of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB).
While there, the Prime Minister held discussions with the Governor of the…