2013

SANDREA Falconer, the minister with responsibility for information, says she intends to lobby for an increase in the age of consent as one of the measures to counteract the country's high rate of teenage pregnancy, one of the highest in the…

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Tuesday said that for the first time, locally-acquired cases of chikungunya have been detected in the region. CARPHA said it had recently received…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- An official at the Early Childhood Unit in St. Kitts is of the opinion that the Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ initiated People Employment Programme (PEP) is a step in the right direction as it empowers…

BASSETERRE St. Kitts, Monday 16th December 2013 - After an exciting set of eliminations with sixteen (16) of the semi-finalists, eight (8) Calypsonians are now ready to continue the battle after their performances held on Sunday 15th…

St. Kitts--For the Sandy Point Benevolent Society (SPBS), the 2013 CEMSS Speech Day was truly different. On one level, the evening was filled with the customary patronage and pageantry. But something was brewing – SPBS was about to…

NIA Charlestown Nevis --The Nevis National Women’s Council (NNWC) has become a reality, thanks to the efforts of the Social Services Department’s Gender Affairs Division. The Council was formed on December 12, 2013, during a meeting at…

(ZIZ)-- The hundreds of Grand Masters fans in St .Kitts and Nevis and abroad got the first listen of the band's new album on ZIZ Radio last night. Band members joined ZIZ's “magic fingers Ronnie Rascal” to drop the new album, "Who Send…

ZIZ News -- As the second VAT Reduction Day approaches businesses and consumers are preparing for what is expected to be a great shopping experience. SL Horsfords Sales Clerk Tarrick Bradshaw says in order to cater to the needs of the…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -- Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory wants French to be more effectively taught in the island’s Primary Schools and he sought the help of a top French Official. French Ambassador to the OECS his Excellency Eric de la…

ZIZ News -- Police have revealed further details about a shooting in Cayon on Friday that put a woman in the hospital. Police public relations officer, Inspector Lyndon David said the woman, Mutrice Francis was not the intended target. He…

ZIZ News -- Local fashion icon Judith Rawlins says fashion is not dead in St.  Kitts.  The local designer and owner of brown sugar clothing line held a fashion show at the St Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom that exceeded all expectations.…

ZIZ News -- The police are urging everyone to be vigilant this season as there is usually an increase in break-ins. Commissioner of police Celvin Walwyn says persons should be careful to not encourage burglars by leaving electronic boxes…

The sport of ARCHERY continues to increase in momentum on Nevis, as more and more persons are becoming interested in the use of the bow and arrows. On Saturday 14th December the local Archery Association hosted an important competition…

The Leeward Islands Cricket Board held its annual general meeting in Anguilla on Saturday 14th December. Former President of the Association, Gregory Shillingford did not contest the elections and it therefore means that LICA now has a…

His name is GALDE and anyone who frequents the ET Willet Park would have seen a little fair skinned youngster playing Football with his friends, learning the game of Cricket or just generally being helpful and even sometimes doing the paces…