Under the Influence: Jamaicans Driving High

Jamaica’s recent decriminalization of possession of up to two ounces of ganja is contributing to a dangerous practice that officials warn needs urgent attention. Disturbing findings in the 2016 National Drug Prevalence Survey show that…

Obama commutes sentence for Puerto Rico political prisoner

Puerto Rico's longest-held political prisoner Oscar López Rivera's sentence has been commuted by US President Barack Obama. The news first broke on social media on Tuesday afternoon, although the pro-independence weekly Claridad had…

Investigations take time

(ZIZ News) -- Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hilroy Brandy says the force takes every allegation against a police officer seriously but investigations take time and he is calling for patience. His comments come as an investigation is…

Man charged for illegal firearm and marijuana

(ZIZ News) -- The police have charged a man from St. Pauls for the possession of an illegal gun and marijuana found in a search on Monday night. According to reports Alex Jules has been charged with possession and possession with intent…

International Women’s March Global event underway in Nevis

(ZIZ News) -- In efforts to honour the champions of human rights, a march called international women's march global is scheduled to take place this weekend on Nevis. ZIZ spoke with Organizing Chair Carol Willauer who gave an overview of…

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