Monthly Archives

June 2015

Social Survey reveals critical information

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The National Household Registry currently on the way in St. Kitts, is yielding valuable information that will enable authorities to better provide for residents. The primary purpose is to identify…

SKNDF showcases “Drone” Technology during Tradewinds 2015

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology by the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) during Tradewinds 2015 was a display of forward thinking and a clear demonstration of the embrace of…

PM Works To Restore Credibility To CBI Program

(ZIZ News) -- Amidst controversy over the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris says he is working to restore the program's credibility. Speaking at the Caribbean Region CBI Meeting, Dr. Harris…

Brantley Praises OAS’ Contributions

(ZIZ News) -- Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley has given the Organisation of American States a ringing endorsement, calling its contributions to St. Kitts and Nevis "immeasurable, tangible and consistent." Minister Brantley's…

Swiss prosecutors probe 53 ‘suspicious’ FIFA cases

Bern, Switzerland (AFP) -- Swiss prosecutors are investigating 53 cases of possible money laundering as they look into FIFA's handling of bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, officials said Wednesday. Attorney general Michael Lauber said…

Six Irish die in California balcony collapse

Los Angeles, United States (AFP) -- Six young Irish nationals died in the early hours Tuesday when a fourth-floor apartment balcony collapsed during a 21st birthday party in the California university town of Berkeley, authorities said. At…

US Coast Guard repatriates 54 Haitian migrants

Miami, USA -- The crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Valiant repatriated 54 Haitian migrants to Cap Haitian, Haiti, on Tuesday. While on patrol, a Caribbean Air and Marine Branch aircraft reported a suspicious sailing vessel south of St…

Paulwell in Russia for economic forum

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Phillip Paulwell, is currently in Moscow, Russia for the 19th St Petersburg International Economic Forum. The meeting, from June 18–20, is being held under the…

Old Skool defeat Central Stars and Students by one point

Sports Page -- You would think that the seasoned teachers would teach the youthful students a lesson but on Tuesday night, it was the other way around. Central Stars and Students (CSS), faced off with Old Skool in the NABA league at the…