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November 2014

Carnival 2014-2015 will be one of Inclusion

(ZIZ News)-- This year’s National Carnival celebrations will feature a mix of privately and publicly organised events. That’s the word from Carnival Committee Chairman, Sylvester Anthony, who spoke with ZIZ News about the collaborations.…

Nationals Living Longer, Says Prime Minister Douglas

(ZIZ News)-- Improvements to the National Healthcare System have resulted in longer life spans for Kittitians and Nevisians. That is according to Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas. During this week’s “Ask the Prime Minister”…

More than 100 Students Receive Taiwan Scholarships

(ZIZ News)-- The Ministry of Education and the Taiwanese Embassy have come together to give several deserving students a jump start in their academic life. 170 students were awarded on Wednesday at the annual Monetary Taiwanese Scholarship…

UN votes against North Korea on human rights

(CNN) -- A United Nations General Assembly committee Tuesday voted in favor of a draft resolution referring North Korea to the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity as well as "targeted sanctions" for rampant human rights…

Political standoff in Guyana after parliament suspended

GEORGETOWN, (AFP) - A political standoff is brewing in Guyana, where President Donald Ramotar has suspended parliament to ward off a no-confidence vote against him -- with his opponents calling him a dictator. Ramotar, who took office in…

NHT bosses face PAAC at Gordon House this morning

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The National Housing Trust (NHT) is awash with cash, but when its management faces Parliament’s Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) this morning at Gordon House, they are expected to be bombarded…

Great reviews for 2014 Primary School Football League

(Sports Page)— One day after the conclusion of the 2014 edition of the Primary Schools’ Football league, Director of Sports on Nevis, Jamir Claxton and the Sports Coordinator within the Ministry of Education, Ms Michelle Sutton, sat down to…

National Primary School Squad selected

(Sports Page)— The following national primary school Football squad has been selected to take part in a training camp from December 8-12th, 2014. The camp will be facilitated by St. Kitts-Nevis National team coach Jeffery Hazel and the…

Darren Bravo opts out of South Africa tour

(Sports Page)— West Indies batsman Darren Bravo has opted out of the tour of South Africa for personal reasons. Bravo is the only name missing from the original squad of 15 chosen last week by the WICB, which had made it mandatory that all…