August 2015

Sports Page -- Sri Lanka is not a place where you want to lose the toss as an opposition captain. Over the last 14 years, only two visiting captains have managed to win despite losing the toss. Virat Kohli raised the possibility of becoming…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (RSCNPF) -- In an effort to solicit information regarding the killing of Nevisian Charles Albert Myers of Stoney Grove, Nevis, and a reward of $10,000.00 is being offered. Mr. Myers was found dead in his home on the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Resolving the dispute between the Republic of Venezuela and Guyana was among key matters discussed when a Venezuelan team met with St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris over…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Youth leaders across St. Kitts are expected to mobilize to identify and address issues in their respective communities at the conclusion of a three week-long Youth Service Training programme. The Department…

(ZIZ News) -- Almost EC$90,000 worth of illegal drugs was seized at the Basseterre Port on Monday (August 10) when officers of Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department, accompanied by the Canine Unit, intercepted a package of illegal…

(ZIZ News) -- ZIZ has learnt that a Cessna Carvan C208 aircraft, with the call sign “Mountain 8124” that operates FedEx feeders to the island, suffered engine trouble and crashed at approximately 12pm on Wednesday. While information…

(ZIZ News) -- Twenty police officers are now better equipped to investigate crimes following a two-week Investigators Course. The course wrapped up with a closing ceremony at the Police Training School on Wednesday afternoon. The goal of…

(ZIZ News) -- There is a variance in bus fees between St. Kitts and Nevis. Busmen on Nevis charge an additional $0.50 after 11pm and a $5 fee during Culturama and at Christmas, however busmen on St. Kitts are not free to do so, according…

(ZIZ News) -- The local observance of International Youth Day saw a panel of young persons engaging the public on several issues that challenge the youth of today and possible solutions to those issues. Klieon John hosted the sessions on…

(ZIZ News) -- The General Post Office (GPO) in St. Kitts and Nevis is seeking to make online shopping easier for residents with the launch of a U.S. mailbox service. Deputy Postmaster General, Darrien Veira said the GPO has been testing a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (RSCNPF) -- Officers of Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department accompanied by the Canine Unit intercepted a package of illegal drugs valued at EC $89,100. During a routine search of cargo that landed at the…

ROC citizens are now eligible for visa waivers, e-visas, or landing visas from six additional countries or regions, bringing the total to 148. The government of India has announced that effective Aug. 15, ROC passport holders will be…

Mogadishu, Somalia (AFP) -- Africa has marked one year since the last case of recorded polio, with the United Nations celebrating Wednesday a key step towards eradicating the disease. The last recorded case on the continent was in Somalia…

Washington, United States (AFP) -- The Arlington, Texas police department on Tuesday fired a white officer who shot and killed unarmed black teenager Christian Taylor in a car dealership, its chief said. The case, which attracted…

Athens, Greece (AFP) -- Greece on Tuesday announced it had reached the outline of a deal for an international bailout worth 85 billion euros ($94 billion) that it hopes will save its economy from financial collapse. The European Commission…