October 2015

Bridgetown, Barbados -- The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has finalized arrangements for three rapid damage and needs assessment teams for the Bahamas, following the passage of Hurricane Joaquin over the central and…

Tortola -- An agreement between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) promises to deepen collaboration between the institutions in leveraging information and communications…

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with key stakeholders in protecting the poultry industry from the avian influenza and other diseases, which threaten the sustainability of the sector.…

Sports Page -- In a letter dated 5th October, Mrs. Violet Clarke, the hard working Principal of the Cecele Browne Integrated school, effectively tendered her resignation as chair of the Nevis Special Olympics Committee. Mrs. Clarke cited…

Colombo, Sri Lanka -- Lahiru Thirimanne will lead the Sri Lanka Cricket Board President's XI in the three-day encounter against the West Indians, at SSC. Batting allrounder Milinda Siriwardene, and seamers Suranga Lakmal and Vishwa…

Sports Page -- Crowd trouble forced two interruptions in play during the second T20I at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack as India slid to a six-wicket defeat against South Africa. Play was held up for more than 50 minutes during South…

Sports Page -- Phil Simmons' future as West Indies coach hangs in the balance after the disciplinary hearing against him was deferred to next week. ESPNcricinfo understands that Simmons had been asked to present himself on Saturday in front…

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- It was a homecoming like no other. Prime Minister the Hon Dr Timothy Harris who had just arrived from New York where he addressed the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly, was received warmly by an enthusiastic…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley, wrapped up their busy and productive schedules by addressing over 300…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Honourable Eugene Hamilton, Minister of Agriculture, has hailed the first ever Pumpkin Festival and Arts Exhibition at the St. Kitts Eco-Park Grounds at Sir Gilles Estate in Sandy Point, as a success, as it…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Traditionally, Independence serves as a time for reflection about the road travelled towards nationhood and the path of development that has followed. Chairperson of the Independence 32 Committee, Honourable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (RSCNPF) -- In relation to a drug bust last Thursday , 1st October, 2015, by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, the three (3) persons arrested have been formally charged. The operation yielded 124 pounds…

(ZIZ News) – It was a hero’s welcome for the country’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris when he, just moments after returning to the federation from a series of business meetings in the United States, hosted a town hall for…

(ZIZ News) – Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Osbert DeSuza said he is pleased with the level of interest that nationals abroad have been showing in the developments in St. Kitts and Nevis. DeSuza accompanied Prime…

(ZIZ News) – Three persons: two nationals and one non-national, have been charged in connection with last week’s major drug bust at a beach in Conaree. According to a police release, Tenielle Percival aka "Blaze" of Lime Kiln and Greg…