US under pressure to accept more Syrian refugees

Washington, United States (AFP) -- As the world watches drowned refugees wash up on Europe's beaches, the United States is also under pressure to do more to help the desperate victims of Syria's civil war. Since fighting erupted in 2011…

4 plead guilty in London’s Hatton Garden jewel heist

London (CNN) -- Four men pleaded guilty Friday, admitting their role in a spectacular heist in the heart of London's jewelry district. Quantities of gems and cash were stolen from a safe deposit company in Hatton Garden over the four-day…

Barbados records decline in HIV infection rates

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- Barbados says the annual rate of HIV infection cases is on the decline. Health Minister John Boyce, who did not give figures, says this is due to the expanded use of anti-retroviral therapy in the HIV…

Bahamas expands marine protected areas by 4.5 million hectares

Nassau, Bahamas -- In its commitment to the goal of tripling protection of its marine and coastal areas by 2020 under the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI), The Bahamas has significantly expanded its network of marine protected areas. On…

Sports Administrator pleased with results

Sports Page -- Coordinator of the Sports Department on Nevis, Mr. Jamir Claxton on Thursday indicated that from an administration stand point, things went generally well as regards the hosting of the recent FIFA under 17 women’s Football…

Seniors Fun and Sports Day still on

Sports Page -- Coordinator at the Seniors’ division on Nevis, Mrs. Garcia Hendrickson, on Thursday assured the general public on nevis that the grand fun and sports day being proposed for the seniors on the island, is still very much on.…