September 2015

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- In a brief, yet very symbolical ceremony held at the Office of the Secretary General of CARICOM in Guyana on Tuesday 22nd September, St. Kitts and Nevis Ambassador to CARICOM, His Excellency (H.E.) Lionel…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro Moros, shared genuine sentiments for the people of St. Kitts and Nevis as he personally presented cheques to Samuel Wilson and…

(ZIZ News) – The strength of the relationship between the Governments of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was made evident on Wednesday when Nicolas Maduro Moros arrived in St. Kitts for the first time.…

(ZIZ News) – The country’s fifth National Hero, the Right Excellent, Sir Kennedy Simmonds, said he is honoured to have been awarded the prestigious title. In a brief statement to ZIZ News, Sir Kennedy explained what the award means to him.…

(ZIZ News) – The most elderly of the former sugar industry workers to receive their gratuity cheques voiced their appreciation to Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris during Friday’s cheque distribution ceremony. One after the other,…

(ZIZ News) – Internet privacy and other related topics were the centre of discussions on Wednesday as the OECS and UNESCO hosted the opening ceremony of a conference and consultation at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. According to…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- An agreement to amend the grant agreement for the project for development of a Community Fisheries Centre in Charlestown was signed on September 22nd, 2015 between the Nevis Island Administration and the Japan…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Patients at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital suffering from broken bones, damaged muscles or similar types of injuries can expect a higher standard of healthcare due to the acquisition of a…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The following is a press release from the Ministry of Finance, Statistics and Economic Planning in the Premier’s Ministry. The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) through the Ministry of Finance will be hosting its…

London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- A Muslim teenager was interrogated by British child protection services about possible links to the Islamic State group after he used the word "eco-terrorist" in a French class, The Guardian reported…

Kyoto, Japan (AFP) -- A fleet-footed Japanese centenarian raced into the Guinness World Records reference book on Wednesday and declared himself a "medical marvel" as he continues to stalk sprint king Usain Bolt. Hidekichi Miyazaki, dubbed…

Chicago, United States (AFP) -- A Muslim teenager who became an overnight sensation after a Texas teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb has been withdrawn from his school, local media reported Tuesday. Ahmed Mohamed, 14, won…

Roseau, Dominica (CMC) -- The Dominica Electricity Services Company Limited (DOMLEC) says it has suffered damages in excess of $6 million (One EC Dollar =US$0.37 cents) as a result of the passage of Tropical Storm Erika late last month.…

Georgetown, Guyana (CMC) -- President David Granger Tuesday said that Venezuela is building up troops near the border with Guyana as the two countries continue to spar publicly about their centuries old border dispute. “It is very…

Kingston, Jamaica -- British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to visit Jamaica next week. His imminent visit to the island was confirmed by a Government source a short while ago. In May, Cameron won the first Conservative majority…