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Bahamas government forced to take over troubled bank loans, says PM
Nassau, Bahamas -- Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie said his administration did not want to create an entity to take over bad commercial loans from Bank of The Bahamas. He said he was forced to do so “by policy”.
Addressing the House…
National conversation on alternative energy called for in St Lucia
Castries, St Lucia -- The Lucian People’s Movement (LPM) has issued an appeal to the citizens of Saint Lucia to engage in a national conversation that focuses on identifying alternate and renewable energy sources on the island.
“At a time…
Kenya police tear-gas children in playground protest
Nairobi, Kenya (AFP) -- Kenyan police fired tear gas Monday at children protesting against the seizure of their school playground by a property developer.
Around 100 primary school children and a small group of activists pushed over a…
Canadian banks say Caribbean operations stand to benefit from cheaper oil
Toronto, Canada (CMC) -- Canadian banks with operations in the Caribbean say a combination of lower oil prices and cost-cutting is poised to help improve their operations.
While the banks brace for loan losses and lower revenues in Western…
Fox News apologizes for ‘totally Muslim’ remarks
Washington, United States (AFP) -- US television network Fox News has apologized several times for claiming there are "totally Muslim" no-go zones in Europe, comments that aired on the station following deadly attacks in France.…
Indian foreign minister to visit Suriname and Guyana
Paramaribo, Suriname -- Sushma Swaraj, the foreign minister of India, will cement the elusive relationship between her country and Guyana and Suriname when she visits the Guyanas in March to pave the way for the visit of the Indian Prime…
Nevisian Celian “Martin” Powell celebrates 103rd birthday
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Minister responsible for the Seniors Division in the Ministry of Social Development Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, wished the oldest female centenarians on Nevis well, as she showered birthday wishes on Celian “Martin”…
Police Updates (January 19, 2015)
(ZIZ News) -- The police on Nevis carried out an operation last night which led to three (3) persons being apprehended and taken into custody.
The persons are Alexander Diaz, a national of the Dominican Republic, who was wanted for the…
St Kitts-Nevis parliament dissolved
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- The St Kitts and Nevis parliament was dissolved on Friday at the request of Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas.
Douglas said he has advised Governor General Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence to dissolve parliament…
Dr. Vance Gilbert says Harris is known for Victimizing his Non-Supporters
(ZIZ News) -- Dr. Vance Gilbert has accused Dr. Timothy Harris of using his position to victimize individuals within constituency seven; particularly People's Action Movement (PAM) supporters.
He also declared that the Opposition Coalition…
PEP Secretariat Officially opened
(ZIZ News) -- Senior government officials have praised the success of the People Empowement Programme, or PEP, and the impact it has had on the lives of residents, particularly young people.
This comes as the programme moved into its new…
Boundaries Changed; Parliament Dissolved
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas has announced, at the steps of Government Headquarters on Church Street in Basseterre, that he has advised the Governor General to dissolve the Parliament with immediate…
Nevis Administration working with Police to stem crime
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory wants to assure the people of Nevis and visitors to the island, that the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) continues to work with Police, in an effort to eradicate crime and to…
Trinidad’s security minister looks to ban glass bottles again during Carnival celebrations
Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Minister of National Security Gary Griffith said yesterday the ministry was looking at the banning of glass bottles since it can be used “as a weapon of choice” during Carnival celebrations scheduled for February…
Search continues in St Vincent for missing accident victims
Kingstown, St Vincent -- Flags are flying at half-mast in St Vincent and the Grenadines even as the search continues for two school children still missing after Monday’s tragic accident in the north of the country.
Five children died when…