October 2015

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, said police officers "should not portray a wait and see attitude as his government will not reward inaction or passivism",…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- In an effort to effectively carry out the duties of the High Court criminal assizes, Dane Hamilton Q.C., a well know criminal attorney, is presently in the Federation assisting the Government of St. Kitts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris stated in his monthly press conference on October 13th that the Sugar Workers’ Restoration Fund (SWRF) Secretariat will continue to make it easy for persons…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The importance of law and order was underscored at the Prime Minister’s monthly press conference at the Parliamentary Lounge of Government Headquarters on Tuesday, October 13th. In his opening remarks, Dr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Top government officials in St. Kitts and Nevis joined diplomatic staff from the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in celebration of that country's 104th National Day at the Palms Court on Friday,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Government of National Unity continues to receive hundreds of commendations from former sugar workers for keeping its promise to pay the fair share of the EC$16 million “short fall” to them. “We created…

(ZIZ News) -- Troy Francis of Cayon was formally arrested, charged and cautioned for Possession of Cannabis with intent to supply. Incident occurred on October 12th 2015 at Prickley Pear Alley. Francis received bail and is scheduled to…

Charlestown, Nevis (RSCNPF) -- Officers of the Nevis Division of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force were challenged to do the "Best they Can" during a meeting with Prime Minister Dr the Honourable Timothy Harris today (October…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Successful candidates that have received loan funding under the Fresh Start Programme – designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises – have been strongly urged to be responsible with the funds and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The soon to be completed Day Treatment Centre promises to deliver mental health care with respect and dignity. This was the common thread interwoven through the statements made during a tour of the…

Monaco -- In an opening address to the Global Citizens Forum in Monaco last Thursday, Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony announced that Saint Lucia will be accepting applications for citizenship by investment as of January 1st, 2016. While…

London, England -- Five years after the outbreak of the cholera epidemic in Haiti, Amnesty International said it is seriously concerned at the failure of the United Nations to ensure the victims’ human rights, including their right to a…

Paris, France (AP) -- UN conference on climate in Paris this year will also be a "conference for peace," given that global warming threatens the world's security, a top French official said Wednesday. Government officials from several…

Georgetown, Guyana (AP) -- United Nations officials have met with Guyana's government to investigate a longstanding border dispute with neighbouring Venezuela. The six-person UN team left Tuesday after gathering information to advise…

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Foreign affairs and foreign trade minister, Senator A.J. Nicholson, has urged full support for the adoption of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as Jamaica’s final appellate court. In underscoring the court’s…