August 2015

Kingston, Jamaica -- With the vision of creating “a leading per capita export country known for its commitment to creativity, innovation and exceptional quality”, the Jamaican government has launched the second phase of the National Export…

500 AM AST MON AUG 24 2015 ...DANNY SLOWS DOWN AS IT APPROACHES THE SOUTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS... LOCATION...15.8N 60.5W ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM ENE OF DOMINICA ABOUT 70 MI...110 KM ESE OF GUADELOUPE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H…

(ZIZ News) -- Here is an updated list of CLOSURES for Monday August 24 due to the passage of Tropical Storm Danny: Jaro Electronics Four Seasons - All workers should report to work unless otherwise instructed by their direct supervisor…

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, who is en route to the Federation from an official visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan), took a moment to encourage communities to come together and help each other; in…

(ZIZ News) -- Members of the Rastafarian community in St. Kitts and Nevis held a peaceful march on Saturday afternoon protesting against what they call the “suppression of their rights”. The march and rally, hosted by the Organisation of…

(ZIZ News) -- With St. Kitts and Nevis expected to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Danny between Sunday night and Monday morning, Director of the Public Works Department, Cromwell Williams says plans are already in place to facilitate…

Dear Valued Customers: A major storm is expected to affect travel to, from and through much of the Caribbean over the next few days. Please check flight status frequently on seaborneairlines.com or Seaborne's Facebook page for up-to-the-…

ISSUED AT 5:30PM - AUGUST 22, 2015 JOHN'S, Antigua - LIAT wishes to advise that due to the impending passage of Hurricane Danny, it has been forced to cancel the following services for Sunday, August 23, Monday, August 24 and Tuesday,…

(ZIZ News) -- A Tropical Storm Watch has now been issued for St. Kitts and Nevis, as Hurricane Danny weakens back to a Category One system. At 5pm, Hurricane Danny was located at about 570 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Information…

(ZIZ News) -- The Federal Cabinet, with the approval of the Governor General, has taken the decision to close all government offices in the Federation on Monday August 24th with similar closures for private sector firms and agencies. This…

(ZIZ News) -- As different government agencies continue to put their hurricane preparedness plans in place for the passage of Hurricane Danny, General Manager at the National Housing Corporation , Elreter Simpson-Browne, says they have…

(ZIZ News) -- As the local Police Force continues to engage the community on areas where they can collaborate, Assistant Commissioner of Police for Crime, Ian Queeley, says witnesses do not have to be inconvenienced during trials, nor do…

(ZIZ News) -- Hurricane shelter assessment has been extended to several health institutions, specifically the health centres. Honourable Wendy Phipps said in the event of a disaster, those places would be first in line to give immediate…

(ZIZ News) -- Bertill Browne, an Engineer attached to the St. Kitts Electric Company (SKELEC), says the company has no intention of disconnecting electricity supply during the storm but, if the storm causes an outage, power would remain…

(ZIZ News) -- Several of the island’s schools are undergoing repairs in preparation for the start of the 2015-2016 academic school year. Education Minister, Hon. Shawn Richards said although the present repairs are more in depth, his…