August 2015

Beijing (AP) -- Turns out, only a man on wheels can take down Usain Bolt. Shortly after the Jamaican great won a fourth 200-meter title and a 10th gold overall at the world championships, a cameraman on a two-wheel vehicle banged into Bolt…

Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board is very saddened to hear of the loss of life and damage to property that has taken place in Dominica during the passage of Tropical Storm Erika. The weather system battered the island on…

Charlestown, Nevis -- After a prolonged drought, farmers in the Federation are back to their farms working hard to capitalise on the rain that would have been received following the passage of back to back weather systems - Danny and Erika.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) will launch its corporate rebranding programme on Monday 31st August 2015. The goal of the CXC rebranding programme is to reinvigorate the CXC brand among all stakeholders…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The 2015 Youth Ambassadors delegation from the Republic of China (Taiwan) is scheduled to visit the Federation of Saint Kitts & Nevis from 2nd to 5th September, 2015. The twenty-member delegation includes 16…

(ZIZ News) - Residents of Dominica have started the rebuilding process following Wednesday's passage of Tropical Storm Erika that wreaked havoc on the island. Residents and businesses here in St. Kitts and Nevis are helping in that…

(ZIZ News) - As the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season heats up, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure is ensuring storm drains in the East Basseterre community are cleared of debris that can cause flooding. There was repair work on the drains…

(ZIZ News) - Several children have sharpened their musical skills after completing a three-week Musical Instrument Workshop. A graduation ceremony took place on Saturday at the OJ's Conference Centre. Workshop Coordinator, Winston "Zack"…

(ZIZ News) -- Family members and friends of criminals are being asked to report known instances of criminal behaviour to the local police. That call was made recently when the High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police…

The Rotary Clubs of Liamuiga and St. Kitts are extending a helping hand to residents of Dominica who have been impacted by Wednesday’s passing of Tropical Storm Erika. The clubs have arranged to send much-needed supplies, by boat, to…

(ZIZ News) -- As part of his plan to change how the country educates its youth, Minister with responsibility for Education and Youth, Hon. Shawn Richards says the Technical Vocational Educational and Training Programme needs to be better…

(ZIZ News) – The local police force has named the man charged with possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, importation of cannabis and illegal possession of a firearm as Akile Keithroy Glasgow. The Sandy Point…

(ZIZ News) – A senior official at the Water Services Department said the recent downpour from Tropical Storm Erika was not enough to end the island’s water shortage. Assistant Water Engineer, Charles Parris, said while he is grateful for…

(ZIZ News) – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said St. Kitts-Nevis has suffered minimal effects of the passing of Tropical Storm Erika. The federation felt the strongest effects of Erika on Thursday night into early Friday…

(ZIZ News) – On Friday, 19 members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department were presented with certificates of participation at the closing of the Bramshill Policing Advisors…