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Andy Murray: Wimbledon champion will not defend Rogers Cup title
British number one Andy Murray will not defend his Rogers Cup title in Toronto next week.
Murray has not played since beating Milos Raonic in the Wimbledon final, and was only a spectator as Great Britain won their Davis Cup tie against…
Russia state-sponsored doping across majority of Olympic sports, claims report
Russia operated a state-sponsored doping programme for four years across the "vast majority" of summer and winter Olympic sports, claims a new report.
It was "planned and operated" from late 2011 - including the build-up to London 2012 -…
Champs for Charity donates to PALS
(ZIZ News) — Local non-profit organization Champs for Charity made its first donation in the area of health on Monday to the Paediatric Assistance League Of St. Kitts (PALS) in the amount of $5000.
Chairperson of Champs for Charity Shirley…
Delta and Seaborne codeshare expands travel options to US, Caribbean
Delta Air Lines and Seaborne Airlines, an airline based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, have announced a codeshare agreement that will provide customers from both airlines with increased travel options to and from the United States and the…
Visiting British doctor brutally raped in St Lucia
London’s Daily Mail newspaper has reported that a British doctor was brutally raped during a vacation to Saint Lucia in February of this year and then offered a manicure and massage to cheer her up by the company who arranged the trip.
Dr…
Turkey PM vows to purge Gulen movement ‘by the roots’
The Turkish Prime Minister, Binali Yildirim, has vowed to purge supporters of an exiled cleric "by the roots" in the aftermath of the failed coup.
He said he had sent the US evidence of Fethullah Gulen's criminal activities - allegations…
Brexit throws ‘spanner in the works’ of global growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the UK's decision to leave the European Union has "thrown a spanner in the works" of its global growth forecast.
Instead of predicting 3.2% growth in 2016, the IMF's World Economic Outlook…
Johann Berg Gudmundsson: Burnley sign Iceland winger from Charlton
Burnley have signed Iceland winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson from League One side Charlton Athletic.
The newly-promoted Premier League club have signed the 25-year-old for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal, with an option for a further…
Liliya Shobukhova: Russian runner ordered to repay £377K to London Marathon
Russia's Liliya Shobukhova has been ordered to repay more than £377,000 to London Marathon organisers after being banned for doping.
The 38-year-old won the 2010 race but was later suspended for 38 months.
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Nevis Health Minister pledges NIA’s commitment to improve healthcare on Nevis
NIA – Deputy Premier and Minster of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Hon. Mark Brantley, reiterated the Administration’s commitment to improving healthcare for the people of Nevis.
Mr. Brantley, made the comment at the end…
Constable Jones, making his dream a reality
(RSCNPF):For many years, a young boy in a single parent home dreams of being a Police Officer and on Tuesday (July 19) his dream will come to life when he marches onto the parade square dressed in the uniform of the Royal St. Christopher…
Nevis strides in agro tourism
(ZIZ News) -- Assistant Permanent Secretary in Nevis’ Ministry of Tourism, John Hanley says Nevis has been making significant strides in the agro tourism sector.
He made the comments during a Taste Showcase at the Marriot Resort on Sunday…
Government plays its part in tourism industry enhancement
(ZIZ News) — The government of St. Kitts and Nevis is doing its part in the enhancement of the tourism industry.
That’s according to Minister of Tourism Hon. Lindsay Grant.
Minister Grant listed examples such as the government’s decision…
Robbery at community centre
(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a robbery that occurred around 11.00pm on Friday, at the St. Johnson Community Centre.
A group of five persons were using the facility playing cards when three masked men, dressed in dark clothing…
Police seize large amount of hashish
(ZIZ News) -- The Anti-Drug Unit of the Royal St. Christopher And Nevis Police Force has seized a bale containing a large quantity of hashish.
Hashish or "hash" is a very potent extracted product of the cannabis plant.
According to a…