Gov’t aims to cut crime by keeping children in school

Kingston, Jamaica -- Education Minister Ronald Thwaites has said that, based on statistics, if young people remain in school, their likelihood of getting involved in criminality reduces. “Minister Bunting has statistics to show that if a…

Police Updates (September 15, 2015)

(ZIZ News) -- Arrests Kevin Edwards of Hermitage Village, Cayon was formally arrested, charged and cautioned for committing the offences of (1) driving without a vehicle policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party…

Seniors Training sessions continue

Sports Page -- Seniors’ coordinator at the Social Services Department on Nevis, Mrs. Garcia Hendrickson, indicated on Monday that practice sessions for the seniors towards their historic fun and action sports day, are going well. She…

Holder to focus on New Test Standards

Bridgetown, Barbados -- West Indies Test captain Jason Holder says he intends to place a heavy emphasis on standards and believes this will be key to getting the best out of the regional squad. Speaking during his first official media…

Former England Captain Close dies aged 84

Sports Page -- Brian Close, the former captain of England, Yorkshire and Somerset and one of cricket's most admired characters, has died at the age of 84. He passed away at his home near Bradford on Sunday, Yorkshire said. Allrounder…

Penetta wins US Open

Sports Page -- Flavia Pennetta's improbable run through the 2015 U.S. Open reached its apex Saturday, when she became the oldest Grand Slam champion in the women's Open era, defeating fellow Italian Roberta Vinci. An evenly matched bout in…

Work on pier extension at Charlestown Port ahead of schedule

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Extension work at the Charlestown Port is on track for completion and commissioning by the end of October. Minister in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Alexis Jeffers told the Department of Information on…