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March 2015

Polly takes indefinite First Class break

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad - West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard is to take an “indefinite break” from first class cricket, Trinidad and Tobago Cricket officials have confirmed. The confirmation came shortly after Pollard took five for 36…

Leewards at the bottom of the table in Regional Tournament

(Sports Page)— The Leewards Hurricanes remain at the bottom of the table in the point standings of the regional WICB hosted Cricket tournament for 2015. Following are the Official Points Standings after the eighth round of matches in the…

Past AVEC Student Credits School for his jump start

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC) is a second chance for students who want to further their studies and learn lifelong skills; says past student Justin Liddie. Liddie, a former hospitality…

Hidden Carib Petroglyphs Found in St. Kitts

(ZIZ News) - A Photojournalist from Canada is in St. Kitts studying the rock engravings, or petroglyphs, made by the Caribs hundreds of years ago. Roger Stanley has been documenting the historic markings and has been uncovering hidden…

Minister Grant Ready for Major Tourism Events

(ZIZ News) - With less than fourteen days on the job, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Lindsay Grant said he is mentally prepared, positive and excited about charting a way forward for tourism in St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking from his Port Zante…

Minister Hamilton Plans to Develop the Fisheries Sector

(ZIZ News) - The Minister of Agriculture has pledged to give his full support to the development of the Fisheries Sector over the next five years. Speaking at a recent forum, the Hon. Eugene Hamilton said the sector has suffered…

Prime Minister Harris Visits the St. Kitts Eco-Park

(ZIZ News) - On Monday Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris was given an official tour of the St. Kitts Eco-Park and introduced to its various facilities. Taiwanese officials, led by Resident Ambassador, His Excellency Miguel Tsao,…

Diabetes Awareness Forum Planned for Late March

(ZIZ News) - The St. Kitts Diabetes Association is taking its message of diabetes awareness to the people through a public forum later this month. The association's Public Relations Officer, Dr. Reginald O'loughlin said their goal is to…

Ten killed as helicopters collide in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Two helicopters collided in mid-air Monday in northern Argentina, killing 10 people including cast members filming a French reality show, officials said. "There are several French nationals among the…

Violent crimes impacting education sector, says Thwaites

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Education Minister Ronald Thwaites says that violent crime has impacted the education sector in a pronounced way. “Society must decide resolutely that it will protect children from harm wherever they are and to create a…

Jamaican among nine detained by Bahamian authorities

NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – Bahamian authorities say they have detained nine people including one Jamaican on board an 18-foot vessel off the West end Grand Bahama coast. They said the nine people, including one Bahamian and six from the…

Blackman gives back to CSS

(Sports Page)— There were loud and spontaneous cheers at the Charlestown Secondary school on Friday 6th March. The students were in an upbeat mood as Headmaster, Mr. Edson Elliot made the announcement that the popular drinks maker and…