Yearly Archives

2014

Callers to “Ask the Prime Minister” helped shape policies

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas says his weekly live radio programme has assisted him in several ways. “It has assisted me personally as the Prime Minister to better…

Deputy Prime Minister saddened by Newman’s Death

(ZIZ News) -- Deputy Prime Minster, Hon. Dr. Earl Asim Martin has expressed sadness over the brutal slaying of popular bus driver, Kevin Newman. Dr. Martin described the St. Peter’s man as reliable and loyal to his clients and said it was…

CMO gives Update on Nation’s Preparation for Ebola

(ZIZ News) -- Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Patrick Martin is continuing to update the nation on its preparedness initiatives for the Ebola virus. Dr. Martin said during a radio programme on Tuesday morning, while much of the ministry's…

Top Scholars 2014 Announced

(ZIZ News) -- Three young women from Nevis have taken top honours in this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Earlier today the Caribbean Examination Council announced that Chloe Williams and Imani Caines of the Nevis…

Police Updates (November 4, 2014)

(ZIZ News) -- Arrests Darren Francis of Rawlins Housing, St. Paul Village was formally arrested and charged for Possession of Cannabis, which was committed on Friday 3st October 2014 at Potential Bar, Cayon Street. Ricardo…

PM salutes organizers of Inaugural Art Benefit Event

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Prime Minister the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas has praised the vision, commitment and the generous spirit of the Sandy Point Art Association (SPARTA) and community activist Dr. Norgen Wilson for…

US midterm elections: 18.6 million votes already cast

Atlanta (AP) -- More than 18.6 million Americans in 32 states already have cast ballots in the nation's midterm elections, a significant increase over the 2010 early voting, according to data from state elections officials. At least 11…

Gunmen kill Mexican general and his wife

Monterrey, Mexico (AFP) -- Gunmen killed a Mexican general sent by the government to tame violence in a northern state plagued by drug cartel crimes along the US border, authorities said Monday. General Ricardo Cesar Nino Villarreal and…

Jetblue now offers new direct service to St Lucia from Boston

Castries, St Lucia -- Saturday, November 1, marked the introduction of JetBlue’s new direct service from Boston to Saint Lucia, with this new flight operating throughout the winter of 2014/2015. “JetBlue began flying to St Lucia from New…