December 9, 2013

(BBC)--Nelson Mandela's daughter Makaziwe has told the BBC about the "wonderful" final hours of the former president, who died aged 95 last Thursday. Ms Mandela said his wife Graca, the children and grandchildren were all there to say…

(ZIZ) -- Vernon Elliott alias "Pest" of St. Johnston Village, claims that he was wounded by an unknown assailant on Baker's Corner but claims that he did not see who wounded him. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is currently…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- President and Chief Executive Officer of Nevis Renewable Energy International (NRE International) Mr. Thomas Drolet said his company (was making real headway in its negotiations with the Nevis Island…

(ZIZ)-- The sod was officially turned by the developers and St Kitts and Nevis' Prime Minister to signal the start of construction on the Pirates Nest Development. Pirates Nest, which is being developed by T-Loft Property Development, is a…

NIA Charlestown Nevis-- Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory added his voice to the mounting tributes and condolences on the passing of South Africa’s first black President Nelson Mandela at his home on December 05, 2013. In an interview with…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) heralded in the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Memorial Square in Charlestown with song, dance and poetry on December 04, 2013. The…

A much anticipated sporting weekend on Nevis was hampered by consistent rains which fell intermittently from Friday afternoon, all through Sunday 8th December. The local weather men indicated that it was an upper level trough that was…

For New Zealand, it must have felt like spending numerous hours debugging a simplistic computer code, and just when it all looked ready, seeing the message 'core dumped'. Dunedin had been dry for almost 14 sessions, but the rain arrived…

St John’s, Antigua – Acting in the best interest of the safety and security of the West Indies Under 19 team, the West Indies Cricket Board has today, taken a decision to withdraw the team from its tour of Bangladesh. The WICB’s decision…

Australia took a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series, with three to play as they inflicted a 218-run defeat on England in the Adelaide Test to follow up their overwhelming 381-run win in the opening match in Brisbane. It took Australia only 11.4…

India made significant changes to their bowling attack, played on a surface far more suited to them than the Wanderers was - a slower Durban track - and showed some improvement from Thursday, but the end result was still the same. They…

(ZIZ)-- Minister of Labour, The Hon Patrice Nisbett has assured manufacturing executives at the industrial site that the newly legislated long service gratuity for workers will not put a strain on the businesses themselves. During a site…

(ZIZ) -- The reconstruction of the Warner Park Cricket Stadium qualifies St.Kitts to host day-night cricket test matches. Senior sports officer Vernon Springer says that through these facilities, St.Kitts will be the first in the western…

(ZIZ)--The Ministry Of Social And Community Development has reemphasized its commitment to improving the lives of persons living with disabilities. The ministry is currently spearheading a UNESCO sponsored project dubbed, "Human Rights…

(ZIZ) -- Kittitians and Nevisians are being urged to “Live up, Love and Respect” themselves and others and those living with HIV/AIDS. The Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership (CBMP), Population Services International Caribbean Office,…