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One M4 Rifle Recovered, One Man In Custody

(ZIZ News) -- The police force is investigating the theft of a rifle at the St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force. Investigations revealed that Rionelle Nisbett of Lower Cayon was arrested and charged for larceny after reportedly stealing one M4…

Nevis Premier registers gratitude to SKN Defence Force

NIA -- Premier of Nevis and Minister responsible for Security Hon. Vance Amory expressed gratitude to the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) for its decision to use Nevis as a two-week training ground, to sharpen their skills in…

Government trains new cadre of protocol officers

(SKNIS): In a thrust to increase the cadre of protocol officers in St. Kitts and Nevis, a total of 45 persons are being trained at a two-day seminar from August 25-26 at the Financial Complex in Basseterre. The training is categorized as an…

Alleged Terrorist Behind Bars in Martinique After Escape Bid

An alleged terrorist who escaped house arrest in Martinique last month, is now back in custody. Rachid Rafaa was recaptured on Sunday, near the bungalow in the northern town of Morne Rouge where he had been held under house arrest for two…

Kabul raid: Security forces hunt university attackers

Afghan security forces are combing the American University in the capital, Kabul, following a militant attack. One person, reportedly a guard, died and at least 14 were injured in the assault which began with a huge blast. Read more:…

IS conflict: Turkey-backed Syrian rebels ‘take Jarablus’

Syrian rebels, backed by the Turkish military and US air cover, say they have taken the town of Jarablus from jihadists of so-called Islamic State. The assault began at dawn when Turkish warplanes, tanks and Special Forces personnel…

Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Takes a Hit

Caribbean hotel occupancy in July registered 70.8%, a 5.4% slide from the same month in 2015, according to lodging-research firm STR. June occupancy rates, meanwhile, dropped 6.1% over June 2015. Daily rates in July averaged $187.65, down…