June 2015

(ZIZ News) The Ministry of Education's Teachers' Induction Course themed 'Equipping New Teachers with Requisite Skills, Attitude, and Knowledge' came to a close on Friday. At least 50 prospective teachers took part in the course. Daryll…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Some of the major challenges confronting Caribbean governments in relation to good governance and electoral reform, were placed in context by St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy…

(ZIZ News) -- The St. Kitts Music Festival has, over the years, attracted top local, regional and international artists but this year’s edition will also feature top personalities serving as hosts. One such personality is Sports…

(ZIZ News) -- The 19th edition of the St. Kitts Music Festival got underway on Thursday night with an explosion of soca music. In addressing a question posed on the infusion of a wider range of entertainment into the festival, Minister of…

(ZIZ News) -- Despite a rocky start to the 2015 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, one of the team’s owners says he is still excited they were able to bring a franchise to the Federation. Patriots'…

(ZIZ News) -- It was a busy day on Thursday June 25th for employees within the tourism sector as hundreds of tourists lined the streets of Basseterre and visited shops at Port Zante. One group of young men seemed particularly busy as they…

Washington, United States (AFP) -- US President Barack Obama praised the Supreme Court ruling making gay marriage legal across the United States, in a fresh victory for the White House. "Today is a big step in our march toward equality.…

Harare, Zimbabwe (AP) -- The attorney for a Zimbabwe journalist says his client was convicted of publishing a newspaper in a southern town without government permission and sentenced to eight months in prison. Several newspapers and radio…

Port of Spain, Trinidad (CMC) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 rocked Trinidad and Tobago late Thursday night, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injury, the Seismic Unit of the University of the West Indies (UWI)…

Georgetown, Guyana (CMC) -- More than a week after the European Union named 13 Caribbean countries among a list of 30 nations deemed as tax havens, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping has taken strong objection to the Europe’s…

Castries, St Lucia -- Saint Lucia’s prime minister, Dr Kenny Anthony, has been called on to apprise the nation of the legal costs involved in the government’s ongoing efforts to settle an ill-fated agreement purporting to grant oil…

St George’s, Grenada -- National authorities from 12 Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean have joined forces to establish a new regional body to enhance transparency and help fight corruption. The Association of Integrity Commissions…

London, England -- On Thursday, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) in London handed down its written judgment in relation to and appeal former Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) premier Michael Misick seeking to enforce his…

Brades, Montserrat -- Recently Montserrat was blessed with a visit from two special visitors from St Kitts. They were Anthony Mills, president of the St Kitts-Nevis Association for Persons with Disabilities, and Rockliffe Bowen, president…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CMC) -- Bangladesh have overtaken West Indies for seventh spot in the latest International Cricket Council one-day team rankings. The Tigers have moved to 93 ratings points following their 2-1 win over World…