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September 2014

Two in Custody for Teen Killing

(ZIZ News) – The police have taken two men into custody in connection with the killing of 15 year- old Shante Claxton in Nevis. Claxton’s body was found on the grounds of the St. Thomas’ Primary School on Saturday. Police Press and Public…

2013 Most Remarkable Teens to be showcased during September

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The 25 Most Remarkable Teens for 2013 in the twin-island Federation will be highlighted by the Communications Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister (CUOPM) during September, Press Secretary to the Prime…

Young entrepreneur to launch Nanostar Limited on Friday

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- A young entrepreneur is launching Nanostar Limited this coming Friday 12th September 2014. Dubbed “Blast of the Past from Light Bulb to Nanostar Limited,” will take place at the Old Basseterre Boys School…

Nomination for St. Kitts Tourism Awards invited

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Nominations for tourism awards by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority are now open. The 2014 St. Kitts Tourism Experience Awards will be presented at a ceremony on 8th November. The Chief Executive Officer of…

Mentorship Programme launched at St. Paul’s Primary School

(ZIZ News)-- In an effort to reject the stigma placed on young boys in the Federation, the Sons of Unlimited Light group, on Monday, launched the St. Paul’s Primary Mentorship Programme for boys. According to mentor Kevin Jeffers, the…

Everyone Urged to Invest in Education

(ZIZ News)-- The local commercial giant, TDC, is encouraging other businesses and institutions to invest in the Federation’s youth and education. The call was made by Dale Phipps, as he delivered the feature address at the TDC Warren C.…

Saeed Ajmal banned from bowling

Sports Page-- In a huge blow to Pakistan, offspinner Saeed Ajmal has been banned from bowling in international cricket by the ICC after his action was deemed to be illegal for all deliveries. Ajmal, who has been Pakistan's lead spinner in…

St. Kitts–Nevis back in the IFNA fold

Sports Page- Newly reelected President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Netball Association, Ms Jeannette Grell Hull indicated on Monday that her Association has succeeded in its bid to be reinstated as a member of the international Netball…

Australian man killed in suspected shark attack

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A man was killed Tuesday in a suspected shark attack at a popular Australian beach after being bitten on the leg while swimming, officials said. The man, in his 40s, was in the water at Byron Bay on the New South…

Businessman shot and injured in Manchester robbery

MANCHESTER, Jamaica -- The Manchester Police have confirmed that a businessman was shot and injured in the parish Sunday night. It is reported that at about 7:30pm three gun men entered the businessman’s establishment in the New…