Opposition holds lead, wins key state in tense Nigeria vote

Abuja, Nigeria (AFP) -- Nigeria's opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday won the key prize of Lagos state in the country's general election, keeping a lead of about two million votes as results came in. More than half of Nigeria's…

Guinea shuts border with Sierra Leone in effort to end Ebola

Conakry, Guinea (AP) -- Guinea closed its border with Sierra Leone on Monday as part of new efforts to stamp out Ebola, an official said. The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa has killed more than 10,300 people, mostly in Guinea,…

Anguilla Tourist Board concludes US tour

The Valley, Anguilla -- The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) continued a strong public relations and marketing campaign with a tour of the Mid-Atlantic, as part of aggressive efforts to strengthen the destination's market share in the region.…

New CCJ judge sworn in

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Justice Maureen Rajnauth-Lee was sworn in by Trinidad and Tobago President Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona as a judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Friday at a ceremony in Port of Spain. Carmona…

Go to hell, Bahamas PM tells journalists

Nassau, Bahamas -- Opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis said on Sunday he was “dumbfounded” when he heard Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie say “to hell” with journalists in the country. “The words that ran through my head cannot be…

Mervin Bonnett – Top Winner at March Madness

Sports Page -- Another exciting Drag racing event was held on Sunday 29th March at the St.James’ Raceway. The event was coordinated by the Nevis Sports Department with CJ Bartlette playing a lead role. It was dubbed ‘MARCH MADNESS” and…

St. Thomas’ Primary quietly confident in their ability

Sports Page -- Teacher Rohan Isles at the St.Thomas’ Primary school, revealed on Monday that his school is quietly confident that they could take championship honours at the upcoming Interprimary meet on Wednesday 1st April. He noted that…

Annual Kite Flying Contest very much on

Sports Page -- Mr. Alsted Pemberton, President of the long serving SJCIC community grouping confirmed on Monday that the annual kite flying competition hosted by his club, is definitely on. The event will be held at its home ground, the…