May 2015

(ZIZ News) - The more than three decade long relationship between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to bear fruit as this week, several residents were trained in Hospital Information Systems.…

(ZIZ News) - Children of first responders and administrators in the region are being given the opportunity to benefit from scholarships funded by the Motorola Solutions Foundation. Mike deVente, Vice President of North America Channels at…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The private sector will see a boost, as the government of national unity intends to create an atmosphere where nationals are considered number one. This was brought to light during the opening of Federal…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The further development and use of energy alternative in St. Kitts and Nevis was highlighted during the official opening of the Federal Parliament on Thursday (May 14). During his Throne Speech, the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, led the government of national unity into the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly, for its opening session on Thursday (May 14) and ushered in the…

(Barbados) -- St. Kitts and Nevis will host the 45th meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank on May 20 and 21 at the Marriott Resort in Basseterre. The Opening Ceremony will be at 10am on Wednesday, May 20. CDB…

Florida, United States (AP) -- Federal prosecutors have agreed to drop a firearms charge against reggae star Buju Banton, who is already serving a 10-year sentence. The US Attorney's Office announced Thursday that a deal with Banton calls…

Lima, Peru (ILO) -- The unencouraging economic outlook for the current year will likely prompt a mild increase in the regional unemployment rate to 6.2% from the 6.0% registered in 2014, according to estimates released on Thursday by the…

New York, United States (AFP) -- Singer Sam Smith appeared to be in good spirits Thursday after vocal surgery that will leave the rising star silent for weeks. The British soul sensation, who enjoyed a meteoric rise thanks to his hit "Stay…

Baghdad, Iraq (AFP) -- Islamic State fighters took over the main government compound in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi on Friday, giving them nearly full control over Anbar's provincial capital, the group and officials said. The…

Kingston, Jamaica -- Jamaica has moved closer to monitoring its territorial waters and fishing jurisdiction with the use of drones. A news release from the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry issued this afternoon said the ministry will…

Georgetown, Guyana -- Figures provided by chief elections officer Keith Lowenfield, during a press conference on Thursday, hosted at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) command centre, showed that A Partnership for National…

Nassau, Bahamas -- The Baha Mar megaresort in The Bahamas and its main contractor are facing an impasse, with the developer of the $3.5 billion project unable to get word on an opening date, and the contractor failing to commit to such a…

St John’s, Antigua -- The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda, at its meeting held on Wednesday, expressed its gratitude to the commercial banks that remained open during Monday’s and Tuesday’s industrial action, staged by an opposition…

St George’s, Grenada (GIS) -- Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has refuted allegations of professional victimization against public officer Rachael Roberts. The concerns were raised by the newly elected executive of the Trade…