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January 2014

No More Refunds for International Night Tickets

(ZIZ)-- The National Carnival Committee on Thursday, January 9th ended the refund period initiated after the International Night show was rained out on December 23rd, 2013. National Carnival Chairman, Sylvester Anthony told ZIZ News that…

Residents Warned Against Buying Medication Online

(ZIZ)-- It has become quite a common practice to buy just about anything online…including medication. However, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Martin says it is not recommended that individuals buy medication and supplements online. He…

Scarborough returns Unopposed

Keith DIS & DAT Scarborough has been returned unopposed as the President of the Nevis Cricket Association. This was achieved on Wednesday night-8th January, as the third attempt at hosting the annual general meeting of the Association,…

Al Stars overpowers fighting Church Ground Team

The Nevis Sports Department/Development Bank of St.Kitts and Nevis Football league continued on Wednesday night at the ET Willet Park. Match one, a female encounter, was not played as apparently by the time the umpires called off the…

WICB congratulates Dr. Hunte on knighthood

Kingston, Jamaica – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Mr. Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron has sent congratulations to former WICB President, Dr. Julian Hunte, following the announcement of his knighthood. The Government of St Lucia…

Prior, Broad talk man down from bridge

England players Matt Prior and Stuart Broad were reportedly involved in preventing a man jump from a bridge near the team's hotel in Sydney. Prior and one of England's security officers helped the man away from the edge of the bridge after…

Horse Racing Set For January 25th, 2014

President of the Nevis Turf and Jockey club, Allister Thompson, on Wednesday made an appeal to the general public and more especially to horse race fans to continue to support what he considers as ‘the best sport in Nevis’—HORSE RACING.…

Pay Hike is “Thank You”

ZIZ News -- Prime Minister The Rt.  Hon.  Dr. Denzil Douglas says the pay increase for civil servants beginning this month is the government's way of saying thank you for their patience and commitment over the years. Starting this month…

Locals urged to seek employment for Park Hyatt construction

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (CUOPM) -- Minister of Tourism, Sen. the Hon. Richard “Ricky” Skerritt has called on nationals to seek employment for the job opportunities that will become available when construction of the Park Hyatt St. Kitts…

Youth urged to help make a difference at global summit

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Youth in St. Kitts and Nevis are being invited to share their opinions and experiences with peers from around the world at what is described as “an opportunity of a lifetime.” The 5th annual One Young World…