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March 2015

Green Sparrows fly high at St. Thomas’ Primary

(Sports Page)—The Green Sparrows celebrated in style at the end of the annual sports meet held by the St. Thomas’ Primary School. The meet was held on Wednesday 4th March at the school’s grounds, under the distinguished patronage of past…

Seniors set up Bangladesh’s highest chase

Bangladesh tackled the pressure of a stiff target - they had to chase down 319 - and losing their specialist opener to injury in the field to post their highest ODI chase to beat Scotland by six wickets and keep their chances of making the…

Warner 178 loads it up, Maxwell 88 blows it up

David Warner had passed hundred in the 25th over. He breezed past 150 in the 30th. It appeared like he was on cruise control. He might have looked his usual belligerent self when compared to Steven Smith's 98-ball 95, but looked downright…

Sir Viv, Richie for ABCA All Stars day

St John's, Antigua - The Antigua & Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA), as part of the overall drive to attract more spectators during local matches, will host its first All Stars day on March 15, at the Bethesda community park. Two…

ZIZ 54th Anniversary

(ZIZ News) -- On Thursday, ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) celebrates its 54th anniversary. A series of activities throughout the year will begin with an open day at ZBC. It will feature tours and giveaways. ZBC's General Manager,…

Police Constables Awarded; Crime Stats Down in Nevis

(ZIZ News) -- There has been a significant decrease in reported crimes on Nevis. That information came from Divisional Commander, Superintendent Hilroy Brandy who spoke at Saturday's 12th Annual Police Constables Awards Ceremony. Brandy…

Boosting Employment Opportunities

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has promised to provide more stable job opportunities for the Federation's youth. In a recent interview with ZIZ News, Dr. Harris said there are too many young people who are in what he…

Help For The Spanish Community

(ZIZ News) -- Parliamentary representative for Constituency #1, the Hon. Ian "Patches" Liburd says one of his main priorities for the area is to address the needs of the local Spanish community. He told ZIZ News that there are several…

Prime Minister Harris Meets With Police Force

(ZIZ News) -- The conference room at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Headquarters was the venue for Wednesday morning's meeting between Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris and members of…

Police Updates (March 4, 2015)

(ZIZ News)-- On Monday 2nd March 2015 at the St. Christopher Circuit Court presided over by Honourable Madam Justice Marlene Carter, the murder case against Darren Sutton of Stone Fort Estate, and Accessory after the fact case against…

Development Bank Challengers Exodus Basketball League opens

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Development Bank Challengers Exodus Basketball League opened Saturday evening (February 28) at the Challengers Hard Courts with a knockout tournament that was rained out in the second half of the first game. This…

OAS representative pays courtesy call on PM Harris

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The Organization of American States (OAS) resident representative to St. Kitts and Nevis, Mr. Terrance Craig, paid a courtesy call on St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris on…

Prime Minister meets with IMF Team

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): A delegation from International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris today at Government Headquarters. The IMF delegation…

Human Rights Awareness to be introduced in schools

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Members of the global advocacy group Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) and local educators are meeting to discuss the introduction of human rights awareness training in school curriculums across the…

Call made to honour Test umpire Andrew Emmanuel Weekes

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- A call has been made to rename the new Sandy Point Recreation Ground in honour of a Sandy Pointer, the late Andrew Emmanuel Weekes, the only Test cricket umpire St. Kitts has produced. The call was made on Friday…