Monthly Archives

September 2015

New SCASPA Board Introduced

(ZIZ News) -- Employees of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), on Thursday, got a chance to interact with and address their concerns to the authority’s new Board of Directors. This was done after Minister responsible…

National Arts Festival Launched

(ZIZ News) -- Various art forms are in the spotlight for the next week as the National Arts Festival is now underway. The event began on Friday as several businesses and other agencies set up booths with exhibitions in visual and culinary…

Sugar Workers Compensated

(ZIZ News) -- Friday marked a significant milestone for the Federal Government as former sugar industry workers received additional compensation for their work on the sugar estates for as far back as 69 years ago. A total of 2,301 former…

Police Receive New SUVs

(ZIZ News) -- The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force was the recipient of two new SUVs. The donation was made by the Coalition of Support for St. Kitts and Nevis Security Initiatives. Acting Commissioner of Police, Stafford…

Government keeping a close eye on Food Prices

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Food prices in St. Kitts are generally where they should be according to a July 9th, 2015 report from the Department of Consumer Affairs. The study was commissioned to determine the level of priced goods…

US further eases trade, travel restrictions on Cuba

Washington, United States (AFP) -- The United States further eased restrictions on business and travel with Cuba Friday, as it presses forward in rebuilding long-frozen relations with its former Cold War foe. Two months after formally…

Scientists create human sperm in lab, but does it work?

Lyon, France (AFP) -- French researchers said Thursday they had patented a method to create sperm using stem cells harvested from infertile men – though they do not know if the lab-fabricated seed actually works. The team hailed their…

Grenada and China pressing ahead with air services agreement

St George’s, Grenada (GIS) -- Grenada and China are pressing ahead with plans to formalize an air services agreement. Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell made the announcement following his return from China, saying tourism was also among…

NABA to commence Coaching Sessions for Young Players

Sports Page -- President of the Nevis Amateur Basketball Association NABA, Miss Wanda Parry indicated on Thursday that her Association is in the process of ensuring that there are Under 19 representative Basketball teams on the island. She…

Times released for Top Athletes in Independence 10 K Run

Sports Page -- The NAAA on Thursday, released the actual times of the top athletes who placed in the Independence 10 k run held on Wednesday 16th September - National Heroes’ Day. The athletes and times are as follows: Overall Winners:…