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Bribery allegation shames Bahamas, says minister

Nassau, Bahamas -- Bahamas Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett on Wednesday accused the previous Ingraham administration of "embarrassing" the country. Dorsett was referring to the allegation that a Bahamian official accepted a $325,000…

France to stop suspected jihadists from travelling

Paris (AP) -- French authorities can now ban suspected jihadists from leaving the country, as part of tougher anti-terrorism measures activated after last week's deadly attacks. The law, approved by parliament in November, entered into…

Over 20 missing after boat sinks in eastern China

Shanghai, China (AFP) -- More than 20 people were missing Friday, including foreigners, after a tugboat sank on a trial voyage in China's vast Yangtze river, state media and authorities said. The new vessel was undergoing testing in the…

International force mulled to fight Boko Haram in Nigeria

Johannesburg, South Africa (AP) -- As Islamic militants from Boko Haram step up attacks in Nigeria that have led to the slaughter of more civilians, there is increasing talk that international military action, possibly including a…

PM: Political Violence has no place in SKN

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas has said that political violence has no place in St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking on Tuesday about the threats issued to Nigerian students on WINN FM’s “Voices” talk show, Dr.…

Police Updates (January 15, 2015)

(ZIZ News) -- Arrests Clifford Bedford aka Clivey was formally arrested and charged on Monday 5th January 2015 for the murder of Devon Ryan alias D Wuz, which was committed on 30th December 2014. Jermaine Hanley alias Dappa…

Constable Lesley L Williams laid to Rest

Basseterre, St Kitts -- On Thursday 8th January 2015, a funeral service was held at Charlestown Methodist Church for the late Constable Lesley L. Williams at 2:00pm. Members of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, St.…

WICB directors adopt Task Force recommendations

St John’s, Antigua -- The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board met in Antigua on Saturday, January 10, 2015. The Board deliberated on a number of matters including cricketing, governance, developmental, commercial and…

Cricket Press Release

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Injury has forced one change to the Leeward Islands team for the upcoming NAGICO Super 50 tournament. Left hander batsman, Shane Jeffers has withdrawn with a hamstring injury. The selectors have since named Hayden…

Referees and Scorers workshop coming to Nevis

Sports Page -- Miss Wanda Parry, President of the Nevis Amateur Basketball Association has revealed that in her Association’s ongoing efforts to make Basketball the number one sport on the island, there will be referees and scorers’…

Suriname trade delegation heading to Guyana

Georgetown, Guyana -- The government of Guyana, the Private Sector Commission (PSC), and the Chambers of Commerce will be hosting a Surinamese trade mission/delegation from January 15-17, 2015. It is expected that the ministers of trade and…