Monthly Archives

September 2015

Sir Kennedy Simmonds Honoured to be Awarded

(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.…

Former Sugar Industry Workers Express Gratitude

(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,…

UNESCO/OECS Hosts Internet Privacy Conference

(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…

CR Machine to enhance Healthcare at JNF Hospital

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 to hold 9th Consultation on the Economy

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…

UK schoolboy interrogated for saying ‘eco-terrorist’

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…

Guyana says Venezuela deploying troops near border

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…

British PM to visit Jamaica

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…