CCJ criticizes systemic delays in Barbados court system

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has criticized delays in Barbados’ judicial system yet again, as it sent back four criminal appeals for hearing in the local courts. The Trinidad-based CCJ levelled the criticism as it delivered a…

No evidence of Zika fallout in visitor arrivals to Jamaica

Tourism and Entertainment Minister Dr Wykeham McNeill says there is no evidence of cancellation in tourist bookings as a result of the Zika virus. There was one case of Zika confirmed in Jamaica, in a four-year-old child who has since…

Revamping The Police Structure

(ZIZ News) -- The Police Force will be undergoing structural changes soon to improve performance and accountability. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Osmond Petty, said there are plans to launch a Service…

Stopping The Gun Supply

(ZIZ News) -- As part of the police’s plan to reduce crime in the Federation, efforts are underway to clamp down on guns entering the country. During Wednesday’s edition of “Working for You”, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ian Queeley…

England make 399-9 to beat South Africa in Bloemfontein

England made their second-highest one-day international total to beat South Africa by 39 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in Bloemfontein. Jos Buttler's 73-ball century helped the tourists to 399-9, with Ben Stokes, Alex Hales and Joe…

Roger Federer ruled out for a month after knee surgery

World number three Roger Federer will be out of action for a month after having arthroscopic knee surgery. The 34-year-old 17-times Grand Slam champion had the surgery in his native Switzerland to repair a torn meniscus. He was injured…

Syria conflict: UN suspends peace talks in Geneva

The UN has suspended peace talks aimed at ending Syria's five-year civil war, just days after they began. But the organisation's special envoy Staffan de Mistura insisted negotiations had not failed and would resume on 25 February. Each…