Commitment to the force

(ZIZ News) -- As 15 civilians in the Police Force set out to use newly acquired computer skills, senior officials have challenged them to commit their abilities to the improvement of the Force. During the closing ceremony of the training…

Mass rape’ video on social media shocks Brazil

Brazilian police are hunting more than 30 men suspected of raping a teenage girl in Rio de Janeiro, and of putting video of the attack on social media. The girl, 16, believes she was doped after going to her boyfriend's house on Saturday…

Zika crisis: Rio Olympics ‘should be moved or postponed’

More than 100 leading scientists say the Rio Olympics should be moved or postponed over the Zika outbreak. The group says new findings about the virus make it "unethical" for the games to go ahead in an open letter to the World Health…

Insel Air introduces new flights between Guyana and Brazil

Insel Air, the national airline of Curaçao, will begin flying between Guyana and Brazil from July 4. The airline said it will operate three weekly flights between Boa Vista, Brazil, and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana,…

Tropical Storm Bonnie could be forming off the Bahamas

It’s becoming even more likely that Tropical Storm Bonnie could form in the Atlantic over the weekend. The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said the area of low pressure northeast of the Bahamas has a 90 per cent chance of developing into a…

Empress Stanley launches new book

(ZIZ News) -- Local teacher, Empress Stanley launched her new book “An Insight into Life” at a ceremony at the University Of The West Indies, Open Campus, on Thursday. Measurement And Testing Coordinator at the Curriculum Development Unit,…

Computer lab for Beach Allen

(ZIZ News) -- The Beach Allen Primary School has received a new computer lab, donated by the Rotary Club of Liamuiga. The new lab was handed over during a presentation ceremony at the school on Friday in the presence of Rotarians, ministry…

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