Yearly Archives

2013

Local League intensifies this weekend

Despite some elements of controversy raising its ugly held in the very exciting local Football league, the action will continue at the ET Willet Park this weekend with three much anticipated matches. A release from the Nevis Football…

All Stars Females win on run rate

Rain had the final say as the matches in the Sports Department /Development Bank tape ball cricket league continued on Thursday night. There were two scheduled matches but only one started and the rain ensured that it was not completed.…

The Irish Are Coming!

West Indies will face Ireland in two T20s and an ODI in February in Jamaica. The matches will come after the NAGICO Super50 and before the England visit SCHEDULES West Indies vs Ireland At Sabina Park, Jamaica Wednesday, February 19: 1st…

Narine threat gives WI advantage

West Indies threw New Zealand their stiffest challenge of the series in the third and final Test. First, their last two wickets added 60 to stretch the innings to 367. And then, Sunil Narine dealt the home batsmen a serious examination by…

No Customs charges

ZIZ News -- Hundreds of shoppers are at the port this season taking advantage of the duty free allowance for December. For the next few weeks, any personal item costing less than US $200 can be cleared without duty. Senior Assistant…

Chikungunya Virus found in the Caribbean

ZIZ News -- Ten cases of the Chikungunya Virus have been reported in the neighbouring island of St Marteen. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Patrick Martin says Chikungunya is similar to the Dengue Virus and is carried by the same mosquito.…

Police Arrests (December 20, 2013)

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Vinceroy Chumney of East Street, New Town was formally arrested and charged for Housebreaking and Larceny allegedly committed on 14th December 2013. Carlton Bassue of Upper College Street was formally arrested and…

RSCNPF Basic Bicycle Patrol Closing Ceremony

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- On Wednesday 11th December 2013 at the Police Training Complex, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police held a closing ceremony for a Basic Bicycle Patrol Training Course. The course started on Monday 9th…

Love and goodwill out-poured at Mary Charles Programme

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Love and caring for one’s neighbour were central themes at the Mary Charles Hospital’s annual Christmas Programme which was held December 17, 2013. Chairperson Dr. Garfield Alexander set the…

Latin American partners to train local police

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): A number of Latin American countries will play a more active role in training law enforcement personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis. At the Commissioner’s Award and Lecture Presentation on Tuesday, (December 17)…

CIBC FirstCaribbean adopts UWI Computer Lab

Basseterre -- The UWI Open Campus Country Site, at Fortlands now has a fully re-furbished computer lab, thanks to CIBC FirstCaribbean. Officially handing over the refurbished CIBC FirstCaribbean UWI Computer Lab, Country Manager, Mrs Ladesa…