Man Shot in Newtown

(ZIZ News) -- Police are investigating a shooting incident in Newtown, Tuesday morning, that has put a young man in the hospital. According to reports, 27-year-old Keshawn Ritchin of Newtown was shot at about 7:50 am on Sandown Road. He…

Antiguan film makes its UK debut

London, England -- The Skin by HAMAFilms will make history this week by becoming the first feature film from Antigua and Barbuda to be screened in the United Kingdom, when it premieres on Thursday. Filmed on location in Antigua and…

Carnage as Taliban storm Pakistan school, 130 dead

Lpeshawar, Pakistan (AFP) -- A bloody Taliban raid on an army-run school in northwest Pakistan has ended, police said Tuesday, with all six attackers dead. The assault on the school in the city of Peshawar killed at least 130 people, most…

Arsenal and France football legend Thierry Henry retires

Paris, France (AFP) -- Former Arsenal and French striker Thierry Henry announced Tuesday he was retiring from football after a glittering two decades long career and will become a TV analyst for Sky Sports in England. "After 20 years in…

Dominica teachers reject govt 5% wage offer

Roseau, Dominica (CMC) -- The Dominica Teachers Association (DAT) has rejected the five per cent wage increase offered by the Roosevelt Skerrit administration. During the campaign for the December 8 general elections, Prime Minister…

Trinidad judge released on TT$5,000 bail

Port of Spain, Trinidad (CMC) -- The vice president of the Industrial Court, Ramchand Lutchmedial, will re-appear in court on January 12 next year after he was released on TT$5,000 after pleading not guilty to a charge of failing to submit…

Govt beefs up cyber-security after website attacks

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) says it is implementing a raft of measures to address the issue of cyber-security, following an attack on more than 10 government websites three weeks ago. “Upon becoming aware of the…