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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…

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…

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…

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. Read more:…