Monthly Archives

September 2015

Montserrat students offered medical scholarship in Antigua

St John’s, Antigua -- Montserrat students have been offered a scholarship to pursue studies at the American International College of Arts and Sciences (AICASA) or the American University of Antigua – College of Medicine (AUA). Following…

Timoy and repeat Winners in Independence 10k Run

Sports Page -- The much anticipated Independence 10 k run took place on Wednesday 16th September. Unlike the previous day which was exceptionally rainy, the near 100 athletes had a fair day for the significant race. They commenced in…

Devon Thomas could still join Hurricanes

St John’s, Antigua – Former West Indies wicketkeeper Devon Thomas is still interested in being one of 10 players contracted by the Leeward Islands Cricket Association (LICA). Denying he had informed the board he was opting out of his…

Outcomes from WICB Quarterly Meeting

St. John’s, Antigua – The Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board gathered for a regularly-scheduled, quarterly meeting of its Directors last Saturday at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground here. The following were the key reports…

Sarwan no longer seeking to represent Jamaica Franchise

Sports Page -- Ramnaresh Sarwan, the former West Indies captain, has ruled himself out of playing for Jamaica Franchise for the 2015-16 Professional Cricket League (PCL) campaign. The middle-order batsman had expressed an interest in…

Taiwanese Mission Continues Work in St. Kitts-Nevis

(ZIZ News) – The Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps Mission is continuing its work in St. Kitts and Nevis, providing free medical services to residents, and training for locals. The mission comprises 24 doctors, nurses and volunteers who are…

National Heroes Honoured During Wreath Laying Ceremony

(ZIZ News) – An appreciative but robust crowd was on hand at the National Heroes Park in St. Paul’s for the National Heroes Day Observances Wreath Laying Ceremony. Government ministers, members of the Opposition, the Diplomatic Corps, and…

Calypso Reggie Dies, Prime Minister Harris Offers Condolences

(ZIZ News) – While nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis used Wednesday, September 16th, to honour the lives of the Federation’s National Heroes, many are saddened after learning of the death of well-known entertainer, Reginald "Calypso Reggie"…

Nine named for 2015 National Awards

(ZIZ News) -- Nine persons have been named to receive the country’s 2015 national awards. The Star of Merit was awarded to Washington Archibald in the field of Education; Richard Caines in Business and Marjorie Morton for her contribution…

FATCA Bill Causes Heated Debate in Parliament

(ZIZ News) -- Tuesday’s sitting of the National Assembly featured heated debates on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance (United States of America) (Implementation and Enforcement of InterGovernmental Agreement) Bill 2015. Prime Minister,…

Prime Minister Harris Commends Work of Police Officers

(ZIZ News) -- As the Government continues to throw its full support behind the local police force, the country’s Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris, has publicly lauded members of the Royal St.…

Scotia Bank Celebrates Independence

(ZIZ News) -- The Bank of Nova Scotia is joining in the Independence celebrations as all three branches have changed their décor to reflect Independence 32. Dave Ramsumair, General Manager and Country Head of Scotia Bank says they have…

Toastmasters to Hold Speech Contest

(ZIZ News) -- The Sugar City Toastmasters Club is putting on a competition that it is calling a Humorous and Evaluation Speech Contest. Stewart Francis, member of Sugar City Toastmasters said, members of the club will participate in the…