March 2015

CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -- The Ministry of Social Development on Nevis recently added a new programme for the provision of specialised physical therapy to the island's elderly and others in need of the service. The Sports Health And Wellness…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Mrs. Josephine Huggins, former Head of the Federation's Public Service Commission and Police Service Commission, was (this morning) sworn in as the first female Cabinet Secretary of St. Kitts and Nevis.…

(ZIZ News) – St. Kitts and Nevis joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Water Day on Sunday March 22nd, although locally, a week of activities has been planned. World Water Day is being commemorated under the theme “Water and…

(ZIZ News) – In the coming months, the people of Nevis will see positive changes on their island. This is the expectation of Federal Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley. According to Minister Brantley who is also a member of the Nevis Island…

(ZIZ News) – “Culture, Fete and Fun! Culturama 41!” will be the slogan of the 41st Nevis Culturama Festival. The winning slogan was penned by Jessups resident Zewani Morton, who is a grade two teacher at the Charlestown Primary School.…

Singapore, Singapore (AFP) -- Lee Kuan Yew, one of the commanding figures of Asia's post-war economic rise, was an authoritarian leader who transformed Singapore from a sleepy British imperial outpost into a global trading and financial…

New Delhi, India (AFP) -- Police in eastern Indian were left red-faced when a raid on a sex district discovered four of their own along with a convicted murderer whom they were supposed to be guarding, a report said Sunday. The four…

Paris, France (AFP) -- A war of words broke out Monday between aid agency Doctors Without Borders and the World Health Organization over who was to blame for the slow response to the Ebola epidemic that broke out a year ago. Doctors…

Castries, St Lucia -- Noting that the poor and vulnerable have always received the short end of the stick regarding matters related to land disputes that culminate in court-mandated evictions, the leader of the Lucian People’s Movement…

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Despite the current economic situation, many foreign-owned entities still consider Barbados to be a reputable domicile of choice, especially in the areas of international insurance and industry, minister of…

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- A motion of no-confidence against Trinidad and Tobago opposition leader Dr Keith Rowley will be debated on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Housing Minister Roodal Moonilal said, “On Wednesday at…

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaican motorists are being encouraged to regularly service their vehicles as part of efforts to ensure optimum performance and safety on the nation’s roads. Director, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Ludlow…

Nassau, Bahamas (CMC) -- The Bahamas government insists there is “a sophisticated criminal enterprise” behind an illegal migration scheme targeting the country and appealed to everyone including the media to help the authorities deal with…

Sports Page -- The Inez France preschool held its annual sports meet at the St.Thomas’ Primary school’s grounds on Friday 20th March. The meet was held under the patronage of Keithley Hobson and Karen James. After an impressive march…

Sports Page -- Another exciting match was played in the second division fixtures on Sunday 22nd March, when Big Rock engaged Highlights. Highlight batted first and scored 120 all out. Theron Bussue top scored with 23; Nigel Browne got 18…