Monthly Archives

February 2014

Prime Minister Douglas Praises SKIPA

ZIZ News -- The St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (SKIPA) in carrying out its aim of being internationally competitive has launched its new logo, website and golden book. Prime Minister, the Right hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas noted that…

A New Look at Marijuana

ZIZ News -- The Federal Government says the time is right to start having open discussions about legalizing marijuana use. During Wednesday’s Cabinet Press Conference, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the hon. Patrice Nisbett said a…

Technology Minister Promises More WI-FI Access

ZIZ News -- Minister of Technology, the hon. Glenn Phillip said his ministry is taking steps to make it easier for everyone to access the internet. He said as a follow up to the Laptop Distribution Programme, they will soon give out…

First Reported Case of Chikugunya Virus in St. Kitts

ZIZ News -- The first case of the Chikungunya Virus in St. Kitts has been confirmed after testing was done on a 30-year-old male by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) of Trinidad and Tobago. The virus is said to be similar to the…

Launch of the St. Thomas/St. Anne Heritage Trail Logo

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- As part of the month long celebration of History and Heritage within the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, LIME (a council member of The Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society) lent its further support to…

Tyra Phillip creates new record at VOJN

Tyra Phillip stormed to a new record at the VOJN Primary School on Thursday as the school hosted its cross country events. The races were very competitive and attracted a neat gathering of parents and other family members. The star of the…

Ivor Walters Primary School Cricket Ball Throw

The Cricket Ball Throw Competition was introduced to the Heats Programme at the Ivor Walters Primary School for the Sports Term 2014.  The results are as follows: Infants ( K - 2)   Girls                                  Distance 1st…

Local Cricket season underway

The local cricket season bowled off at the ET Willet Park on Thursday with an impressive opening ceremony. The national anthem was beautifully rendered on pan by  Adiel Chowtipisaud and the opening prayer was delivered by Pastor Ron…

WI Women open New Zealand tour with win

Lincoln, New Zealand -- The West Indies women's cricket team have opened their tour of New Zealand with a 52-run win over Canterbury in a one-day warmup match. The tourists used the match in Lincoln to prepare for a three-match one-day…

Results Of SKNFA Matches Played On Thursday 20th February

Junior League At Newtown Playing Field Hobson Enterprises Garden Hotspurs 3      vs         Mantab 0 (Half Time 1 - 0) Scoring for Hobson Enterprises Garden Hotspurs Hasani Flemming 30th minute Dahjal Kelly 50th minute Sylvester…

Police recruits to graduate next Thursday

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Thirty-six young people in St. Kitts and Nevis are preparing to take on a greater responsibility in society as they embark on a career in law enforcement. Twenty-three men and thirteen women will graduate on…

Promoting learning through healthy competition

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): “Promoting Learning through Healthy Competition,” a befitting theme for this year’s Learning Support Department’s Reading Contest which saw six students vying for the title of Best Reader. Students from the…

You can run but you can’t hide

(ZIZ)-- Kimo Flemming, of Trafalgar Village, a wanted fugitive in the cowardly and senseless murder of Sheldon "Sword" Cannonier, killed after leaving a Sunday church service, has been arrested in Antigua and deported to the Federation.…