FIFA problems will not end with new president – Bach

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP) -- FIFA's problems will not end with the election of a new president as football's scandal-tainted world body needs drastic reform, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach told AFP on Thursday.…

‘As a woman, be quiet’ — Turkish deputy PM

Ankara, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey's deputy prime minister on Wednesday ignited a new row over discrimination against women in Turkish politics when he told a female deputy who tried to interrupt his speech to "as a woman, be quiet!". Deputy…

T&T couple charged with stealing from their own home

Port of Spain, Trinidad (Trinidad Express) -- A couple yesterday appeared in court charged with a robbery at their home. Valerie Law, 25 and welder Anil Seepersad, 30 were ordered to leave the house. It was alleged against the two that…

Bahamas resort talks end in China without agreement

Nassau, Bahamas -- Talks involving bankrupt Bahamas megaresort Baha Mar, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of China and the government ended in Beijing on Tuesday without the parties…

UN says Pakistan must stop executions

Geneva, Switzerland (AFP) -- The United Nations on Wednesday urged Pakistan to reinstate its moratorium on the death penalty, condemning a recent surge in executions. The plea came as the number of people executed in Pakistan rose to 182…

Jamaican prime minister to address UN Security Council

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller will on Thursday address a special United Nations Security Council Open debate on peace and security challenges facing small island developing states (SIDS) at the UN…

Senior Minister Amory welcomes Banking Reforms

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Senior Minister in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis and Premier of Nevis the Honourable Vance Amory, has welcomed the passage of the Banking Bill 2015, noting that it increases protection for hard…

Banking Bill 2015 to safeguard OECS Member States

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Government Senator Honourable Wendy Phipps, has described the Banking Bill 2015 as vital, as it seeks to update the provisions, safeguards operation policies and procedures governing the banking sector in…

Crews working to normalize Water Supply after Fire

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Residents serviced by the water pumps in the Basseterre Valley area have been thanked for their patience and understanding as repair crews work to normalize the supply of water. Minister responsible of…