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CDC issues zika travel alert for the British Virgin Islands
Following reported local mosquito transmission of zika virus infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) on Tuesday issued a zika virus travel notice for the British Virgin Islands. Local transmission of zika has been…
Alleged extrajudicial killings in St Lucia must be investigated, says US
The allegations of extrajudicial killings committed by members of the Royal St Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) should be properly investigated, and any perpetrators should be prosecuted and, if found guilty, sentenced appropriately, the US State…
CEO of St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank retires
(ZIZ News) -- CEO of The St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank, Dawne Williams has officially retired.
Williams was honoured during a farewell ceremony on Wednesday by members of government and other banking officials.
Prime Minister Dr.…
Repairs on Pond Road drain to help reduce flooding
(SKNIS): The flooding on Pond Road, which occurs during torrential rainfall, is expected to be reduced with the enhancement of the drainage system.
Crews from the Public Works Department (PWD) are busy repairing a section of the drain…
New walkway in Bird Rock to provide safe access for pedestrians
(SKNIS): Pedestrians in the Bird Rock area will travel more safely and comfortably with the addition of a new walkway currently under construction.
Nine hundred and sixty-two feet of the sidewalk stretching from the Food Court to the St.…
Mary Charles Hospital described as having a transformative healthcare vision
(SKNIS): Minister of Health, Honourable Eugene Hamilton, has described the manner in which the Mary Charles Hospital in Molineux has been constructed and the type of healthcare that is being offered as transformative.
He said this at the…
Two more cases of zika reported in the Cayman Islands
Public health officials have confirmed that they have received two more positive zika virus tests on blood taken from patients in the Cayman Islands with no travel history.
Acting medical officer of health Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez said…
Australia beat Sri Lanka to secure ODI series victory
Aaron Finch equalled the Australian record for the fastest one-day international half-century to help his side complete a 3-1 series victory over Sri Lanka in Dambulla.
Opener Finch took just 18 balls to reach his fifty - equalling Glenn…
Georges-Kevin Nkoudou: Tottenham sign France Under-21 winger from Marseille
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Marseille winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou for an undisclosed fee on a five-year deal.
The 21-year-old played 41 times in all competitions for the French club last season, scoring 10 goals.
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Israel ‘approves 464 settlement homes in West Bank’
Israel has approved the construction of 285 new homes at Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to the settlement watchdog Peace Now.
A 234-unit nursing home in Elkana, 30 houses in Beit Arye and 20 in Givat Zeev got the…
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff impeached by Senate
Brazil's Senate has voted to remove President Dilma Rousseff from office for manipulating the budget.
It puts an end to 13 years in power of her left-wing Workers' Party. Ms Rousseff denies the charges.
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Occupational Safety and Health Disaster Management Workshop Underway
(ZIZ News) -- The National Emergency Management Agency, The Basic Needs Trust Fund and the Department of Labor, hosted an Occupational Safety and Health Disaster Management Workshop at the NEMA conference room on Wednesday.
Disaster…
New Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Announced
(ZIZ News) -- Former Principal at the then Sandy Point High School, Mr. William Vincent Hodge has been officially announced as the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education.
The announcement came during the Ministry Of…
Minister Hamilton said the use of FADs in the federation has yielded beneficial returns
(SKNIS): The Honourable Eugene Hamilton, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources underscores the invaluable use of the Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) equipment that has been beneficial to local fishers. The equipment was handed over…
After three years, all PEP trainees at Newtown Community Center to be finally assigned while payment…
(ZIZ News) -- The government has dismissed claims that PEP workers based at the Newtown Community Centre have been sent home without pay.
ZIZ spoke with Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. Osbert Desuza who said…