January 2015

Sports Page -- Chairman of selectors Clive Lloyd has defended the non-selection of Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard to the West Indies World Cup side insisting that the pair’s omission was not victimisation and that the time was right try…

KFC Trinity/Challengers United 7 vs Sandy Point F.A 0                                                   (Half Time 4 - 0) Scoring for KFC Trinity/Challengers United Javier Sutton scored 5 goals in the 22nd, 35th, 38th, 81th & 85th…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- St. Kitts and Nevis has joined Caribbean nations in expressing profound sadness on the tragic deaths that have taken place in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. “On behalf of the Government and people of St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The Federation’s construction of a second solar farm is not only getting region attention, but is also making international headlines. The Independent Daily European Express says St. Kitts and Nevis’ quest…

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas has condemned the five-minute threatening attack on Nigerians, which occurred on Winn FM’s “Voices” talk show, last Thursday. Dr. Douglas said it was tragic that this caller…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Commonwealth nationals living in St. Kitts and Nevis will be protected in exercising their right to vote as is enshrined in the Constitution of the twin-island Federation. This assurance has come from St.…

(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Youth Empowerment, the Hon. Glenn Phillip, told the gathering at Monday’s Social Innovation for Change Signing Ceremony that his government has created advancement opportunities for young people. He added that the…

(ZIZ News) -- High praise for local Rotary Clubs has come from the District Rotary Governor responsible for the Eastern Caribbean. Governor Elwin Atmodimedjo wrapped up his four-day visit to the Federation on Tuesday and told ZIZ News he…

(ZIZ News) -- Former Calypso Monarch, Richie Buntin has given back to his community in a big way. On Tuesday, Buntin presented several pieces of musical instruments to the Sandy Point Primary School to help with the promotion of the…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Leinae Tross, Diquanja Williams, Veonn Caines and Ordell Griffin are the 2015 recipients of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarships. They were presented with certificates of recognition by Deputy Governor General His…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has weighed in on the recent statement on WINNFM which singled out Nigerian residents in St. Kitts and Nevis. Describing it as…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The Government and People of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis have congratulated St. Maarten’s new Prime Minister the Hon. Marcel Gumbs. In his congratulatory message, the St. Kitts and Nevis Prime…

Paris (AP) -- The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo is publishing a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad on the cover of its first issue since Islamic extremists killed 12 people at its offices. The newspaper Liberation hosted Charlie Hebdo…

Washington, United States (AFP) -- A woman died and dozens of people were injured after thick smoke filled a subway tunnel in the US capital Monday during the evening rush, officials said. A spokeswoman for the Washington Metropolitan Area…

Washington (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden plans to convene heads of state from Caribbean nations in Washington to discuss energy issues. The first Caribbean Energy Security Summit will be held on January 26. Biden's office says prime…