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August 2015

Town-hall meeting set for Friday in Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica -- President of the WICB Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron and Vice President Emmanuel Nanthan have been engaging stakeholders through a series of town-hall meetings around the region since May this year. So far, the top brass of…

Jayawardene to join England as consultant

Sports Page -- Mahela Jayawardene is to join the England side as batting consultant. The prolific batsman will, ESPNcricinfo understands, be part of the England coaching team travelling to the UAE for the Test and limited-overs series…

Larkin’s gold completes Australia’s backstroke double

Sports Page -- Mitchell Larkin won the men's 100m backstroke final at the world swimming championships in Kazan to complete Australia's double in the event on Tuesday. Larkin touched the wall at 52.40secs with France's Camille Lacourt…

Bravo signs with Venus Music Group

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Internationally recognised TT cricket all-rounder Dwayne Bravo this week spread his wings and signed with Los Angeles based entertainment company Venus Music Group, which represents international superstars like…

PM Harris welcomes SKN’s record breaking Special Olympians

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris was part of a large welcoming party, which included Junior Minister of Health, Senator the Hon. Wendy Phipps and other senior government officials, parents, officials from…

Thirteen individuals to be awarded Taiwan Scholarships

Basseterre, St Kitts -- After months of waiting in anticipation thirteen individuals from the federation will be awarded scholarships to pursue studies in various fields in Taiwan. An award ceremony which is being organized by Taiwan’s…

Police Updates (August 5, 2015)

(ZIZ News) -- An investigator of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is investigating the breaking and entering, and vandalism of rooms at the Basseterre High School sometime between 4:00 p.m. on Friday 31st July and 1:20 p.m on…

“Operation Vigilance” commences in St. Kitts and Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- On the eve of the “August Monday” holiday weekend in St. Kitts and Nevis, units of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, supported by St. Kitts- Nevis Defence Force personnel commenced “Operation…

Service Providers raise concerns with CBI Programme

(ZIZ News) -- Service providers and developers of the Citizenship by Investment Programme were invited to submit issues and concerns in relation to the programme. Faron Lawrence, a CBI service provider, said the main concern raised, across…

Odisi Wins Back-to-Back Road March Title

(ZIZ News) - It has been a great Culturama season for the Odisi Band as its hit song, "Side Dish" won two major competitions, the groovy segment of the Soca Monarch Contest and the 2015 Road March title. The results for Road March 2015…

Special Olympians Return Home to Warm Reception

(ZIZ News) – St. Kitts and Nevis' Special Olympians returned to the federation on Tuesday following their successful participation in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games. A welcome reception, led by Prime Minister the Hon. Dr.…

Detainee Missing While Wanted Man Captured

(ZIZ News) - Police in Nevis are looking for a detainee who was discovered missing from the holding cell at the Charlestown Police Station on Tuesday. ZIZ News spoke with Divisional Commander Superintendent Hilroy Brandy, who confirmed…