December 2015

(ZIZ News) -- A two-for-one special kicked off the line-up of major shows for Sugar Mas with the crowning of the Miss National Swimwear and Mr. Carnival GQ on Sunday night. After six hours of performances and interviews, the winners were…

(ZIZ News) – Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Lindsay Grant says United Airlines' new flight to St. Kitts-Nevis has the potential to significantly boost the local tourism sector. He made the comments during Saturday’s welcome ceremony for the…

(ZIZ News) – Members of the Team UNITY Administration from several constituencies across St. Kitts hosted Christmas parties for the children, this weekend and will host others in the coming week. Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris,…

(ZIZ News) – The Rotary Club of Liamuiga (RCL) continued one of its long standing traditions of giving to those in need, in time for Christmas. Club members packed and delivered more than 50 gift baskets, filled with perishable and…

(ZIZ News) – Minister of State responsible for Health, the Hon. Wendy Phipps says her government will be taking a more serious approach as it relates to Cancer. In her 2016 Budget debate, Minister Phipps specifically addressed the issue of…

(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will host his inaugural Prime Minister’s Gala on Saturday January 02, 2016. The event will be held under the theme, “Inspiring a New Era of Unity and Prosperity." The St.…

(ZIZ News) – ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation’s (ZBC) continued support of National Carnival will be demonstrated on Sunday, when Vanessa Destouche represents the company in the Miss National Carnival Swimwear Pageant. Destouche will compete…

(ZIZ News) – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has taken two persons into custody on suspicion of wounding and assault with a firearm. The incident occurred in the Sandy Point area, where two men assaulted a 17 year old male…

(ZIZ News) – Minister of Labour, the Hon. Vance Amory, has made it mandatory for the Department of Labour to carry out systematic visits and inspection of work places in St. Kitts and Nevis to ensure that all workers are treated fairly.…

(ZIZ News) – Friday was Reduced VAT Day and thousands of shoppers hit the streets to take advantage of the temporary five percent Value Added Tax on most products. The streets of Basseterre were filled with eager shoppers, all looking for…

(ZIZ News) – The police have taken one person into custody in connection with a shooting incident in Sandy Point, on Thursday night. According to a police statement, at about 7:20 pm, a 29 year old male was entering his yard in the “Alley”…

(ZIZ News) – The police are investigating Friday morning’s robbery at the FND Credit Union. According to Police Public Relations Officer, Grell Browne, upon arrival at work, General Manager of the Credit Union, James Webbe, was attacked…

(BBC) A friend of one of the San Bernardino attackers has been charged in connection with the mass shooting that killed 14. Enrique Marquez, 24, is the first person arrested over the deadliest terrorist attack in the US since 9/11. Mr…

(BBC) US forces flown to Libya to support government troops had to leave after landing because of demands from a local militia group, US officials say. It follows reports that 20 US special forces troops, equipped with advanced weaponry,…

(BBC) World powers are meeting in New York to try to move forward a tentative plan to bring about a ceasefire in Syria. Countries on both sides of the conflict are seeking to narrow considerable gaps which stand in the way of progress.…