Daily Archives

November 7, 2015

Remembrance Day Parade set for Sunday

(ZIZ News) -- The National Day of Remembrance for persons who died in the Great Wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 will be observed on Sunday 8th November. Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris; other members of the Federal Cabinet;…

Cayon Youth Shot in Basseterre

(ZIZ News) -- The Violent Crimes Unit of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating the shooting of 27-year old Akil Clavier, alias Jiah, of Spooner’s Village, Cayon. Reports indicate that Clavier received several…

Dr. Harris participates in Constituency 7 Health Walk

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency 7, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris replaced his usual business suits with a track pant and polo shirt to take part in his monthly health walk with constituents. The…

Calypso Developmental Session

(ZIZ News) -- The National Carnival committee held its first Calypso Development Session on Saturday. In an interview with ZIZ News, Committee Chairman Noah Mills said the participants were put through practical and theoretical…

One dead in Samarco Iron Ore Mine Dam burst near Mariana

One person has died and more are feared dead, after a dam holding back water from an iron ore mine burst near Mariana, Brazil. Rivers of thick red mud surged down the valleys of the hilly area outside the old colonial city, engulfing cars…

Trinidad Children Appear in ISIS Recruitment Video

Many residents were reacting on Friday with outrage and fear over the contents of a disturbing recruitment video produced by the Ar-Raqqah Province of the Islamic State (IS) featuring what appear to be four fighters from Trinidad and…

Police Officer Charged for Off-Duty Shooting

(ZIZ News) -- The police officer who shot a security guard on Pinney’s Beach in September has been arrested and charged with "Wounding with Intent." Late on Friday afternoon, the Police Force revealed that Acting Commissioner of Police,…

Reduced VAT Day Confirmed for December 18

(ZIZ News) -- It has been confirmed that the reduced Value Added Tax or VAT rate day will be on Friday, December 18. A release from the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service states that to facilitate customers, the payment of monthly…

Finance Minister Harris Weighs In On Budget Preparations

(ZIZ News) -- On Thursday, when government officials met at the Ministry of Finance to discuss the upcoming budget presentation, the country’s Minister of Finance and Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris was present. During a media…

Harris: SIDF Revamp A Priority

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris says the government is continuing efforts to restructure the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation as part of its commitment to transparency. Dr. Harris told the media that…

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