August 2015

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has announced that negotiations are underway with the St. Kitts and Nevis Development Bank toward the establishment of a fund, specifically designed to assist small businesses.…

(ZIZ News) - With a total of 842 points, De Bear who represented Antigua at the Leeward Islands Calypso Competition, won the title for the second time. He was followed by Richie Buntin of St kitts, who was the reigning Leewards Islands…

(ZIZ News) - Thirteen persons are preparing to take the next step in their academic lives, thanks to scholarships from the Taiwanese Government. On Thursday night, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted a dinner and…

(ZIZ News) - Once again, charitable hands have been extended to the St. Christopher Children's Home. On Thursday, the class of 2016 Green Semester of the Ross University, handed over a cheque of $25,786.69 to the Chairman of the St.…

(ZIZ News) - In keeping with a 10 year tradition, designer of the National Flag, Edris Lewis held an intimate ceremony to present school supplies to primary school students. Lewis, a University Lecturer by profession, spoke to the students…

(ZIZ News) - Should small children pay a bus fare? ZIZ News spoke with Inspector Carl Caines, Head of the Traffic Department, who says as long as a child occupies a seat, the child should pay the fare. "That is so because if something…

(ZIZ News) - The sister island of Nevis recorded its sixth homicide on Friday when well known businessman, Albert Myers was found dead. Police Press and Public Relations Officer, Inspector Lyndon David confirmed to our reporter that on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris announced that negations are underway with the St. Kitts and Nevis Development Bank toward the establishment of a fund, specifically…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Fifteen-year-old Gingerland Secondary School Student Rol-J Williams was given a memorable send off by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) at their office in Charlestown on Wednesday August 05, 2015,…

(ZIZ News) -- Officers of the Nevis Division of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police are currently at Stoney Grove, investigating the death of a man. Police Press and Public Relations Officer Inspector Lyndon David confirmed to our…

Washington, United States (CMC) -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Thursday said it had approved a US$130-million loan for Jamaica so as to strengthen its structural programme for economic growth. It said that this is the second…

Belmopan, Belize (CMC) -- Health authorities have confirmed more than 250 cases of dengue fever in Belize and are urging people to clean their surroundings in a bid to deal with the outbreak. “We’re looking at laboratory confirmed cases…

Panama City, Panama -- The total number of criminal cases filed against former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli has risen to 21. The list includes: (1) A case charging an irregular (i.e. illegal) extradition, involving an Ecuadorian…

Port of Spain, Trinidad (Trinidad Express) -- Their school vacation was supposed to be fun but it ended in tragedy after 10-year-old Reuben Reed was shot dead while playing with three friends yesterday. He was shot in the chest by an…

St James, Jamaica (JIS) -- Small-scale farmers in Jamaica and across five other Caribbean countries are being empowered to play greater roles in the food security of the region, through the ‘Sustainable, profitable value chains and market…