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PCL Cricket: Wet outfield rules out play for third straight day
Lucas Street, Barbados (CMC) -- A wet outfield on Sunday forced the abandonment of the third day’s play in the third round match in the WICB Professional Cricket League between Barbados Pride and Jamaica.
A trough system dumped heavy rains…
Bahamas minister corrects OAS chief on immigration policy
Nassau, Bahamas -- Foreign affairs and immigration minister Fred Mitchell said on Friday that secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS) Jose Miguel Inzulza was “ill informed” when he referred to the Department of…
Beneficial ownership will be made public when the UK, US and Canada do so, says Bermuda
Hamilton, Bermuda -- The government of Bermuda's deputy premier and minister of finance, E.T. (Bob) Richards, announced on Friday that Bermuda will reserve any commitment to uphold a British model of beneficial ownership prior to…
Doctor working in Sierra Leone is Italy’s first Ebola case
Rome, Italy (AFP) -- An Italian doctor has contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone and is being flown back to Rome for specialist treatment, the health ministry said Monday.
The ministry said the doctor, the first Italian to contract the disease,…
Royal Bank of Canada to close Caribbean wealth-management business
Toronto, Canada -- Royal Bank of Canada plans to close its wealth management operations in the Caribbean, as the bank continues a retreat in its international wealth business that began last year in Latin America, Bloomberg News reported.…
Cuban doctor infected with Ebola virus in stable condition
Geneva, Switzerland (ACN) -- Cuban doctor Felix Baez Sarrias, who contracted the Ebola virus during his work as part of the Henry Reeve International Medical Brigade in Sierra Leone, is in stable condition, though he feels very tired, said…
Police Updates (November 24, 2014)
Arrests
Omax Bye of Basseterre, Jamal McSheen of Bird Rock and Zambi Heath of Cardin Avenue were formally arrested and charged for Murder, which was committed on 12th October 2014 at St. Paul's.
Rodney Jeffers of Lime Kiln Project was…
FSRE Nevis reassures use of local contractors for high-end villa development
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -- Four Seasons Resort Estates (FSRE) Nevis is committed to building all the homes at Villas on Pinney’s Beach with only local contractors.
The assurance came from Vice President of the FSRE Nevis David Chekemian at…
Nevis Public Library holds 8th annual International College Fair
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -- Students of the Charlestown and Gingerland Secondary Schools are now more aware of colleges and universities they could attend after completing high school.
A number of local, regional and international…
Minister Nisbett reiterates commitment to strengthen security features of passports
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett said Monday Canada is an important ally of longstanding of the twin-island Federation.
In a statement on Freedom Radio 106.5 FM…
Police Updates (November 21, 2014)
(ZIZ News) -- Court Convictions
District "A" Magistrate Court
Vincent Harvey of Upper Prickely Pear Alley was convicted for Possession of Cannabis, which was committed on 15th July 2014 and was fined $1000.00 to be paid in three (3)…
Students to get trained to Provide High-End Hospitality Services
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Federation’s goal of providing high-end tourism is being realized with the implementation of an OECS Network of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Training and Education (NETHTE) at the Clarence…
Digicel Launches its Christmas Promotion
(ZIZ News) -- Digicel fans are in for another treat this Christmas season.
The telecommunications company on Thursday launched its 2014 Christmas promotion which will see five lucky winners of one thousand dollars or more each week.
In an…
Youth Human Rights Project
(ZIZ News) -- A group of local young person’s has launched a project putting the spotlight on human rights.
The Youth for Human Rights Awareness Project is funded by UNESCO and will focus on creating awareness among the youths concerning…
St. Kitts and Nevis Honours 25 Most Remarkable Teens
(ZIZ News) -- Members of Parliament paid tribute to 25 teenagers who have excelled in various fields.
The 25 Most Remarkable Teens Award was established to recognize and honour young persons who have overcome adversity and achieved…