Future of Credit Unions Discussed at Annual General Meeting

(ZIZ News) -- The Cooperative Credit Union is looking at new ways of doing business as it charts the way forward for the institution. During its Annual General Meeting on Thursday evening, President of the Cooperative Credit Union,…

Two-Vehicle Accident near Airport

(ZIZ News) -- Two drivers involved in an early afternoon accident have managed to walk away unharmed. The incident occurred at about 1:30pm on Friday, on the F.T. Williams Highway, near the R.L.B. International Airport. According to…

NIA honours memory of Minister Malcolm Guishard

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory says the late Malcolm Guishard’s love for country and selflessness are traits which should be emulated by every Nevisian. Mr. Amory was at the time delivering remarks at a memorial…

Suriname receives hunger reduction award

Rome, Italy -- Suriname was recognized on June 7 for its efforts in achieving the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target to halve the proportion of hungry people by a 2015 deadline, or bring it below the five percent threshold, according…

Interpol suspends 20mn-euro deal with FIFA after scandal

Lyons, France (AFP) -- Interpol on Friday pulled out of a multi-million-euro deal with FIFA to promote "integrity" in sport, as the corruption scandal engulfing the world's football governing body left it increasingly isolated. The…

Riot police confront another major protest in Dominica

Roseau, Dominica - Another major protest erupted in the small community of Salisbury in Dominica on Thursday, blocking the main highway that connects the capital Roseau and Portsmouth. Police in full riot gear were called out to confront…

CARICOM summit to address critical issues

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Prime ministers from across the region will be taking several critical decisions on the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), as well as a single position on several international…

Increased marijuana usage among Barbados school children

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- A survey has found there has been “a clear increase” in marijuana use among school children but that more than of the secondary students have not used illegal drugs or smoked cigarettes. The survey showed that…