2015

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Parliamentary representative for constituency 8, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton stood with more than 200 constituents on Sunday (July 19th) for a Street March against Crime and Violence. The march was…

(ZIZ News) – The Chamber of Industry and Commerce, on Saturday, recognised the economic contributions made by three important individuals and partners of St. Kitts and Nevis. During the 32nd annual Private Sector Banquet, held at the St.…

(ZIZ News) – The accomplishments of the Team Unity government have been put into the spotlight in a new feature presentation. “Team Unity’s First 100 Days in Government” is an SKNIS production that takes a look back at the achievements of…

(ZIZ News) – The Rotary Club of St. Kitts in partnership with the Lodge Group held its 2nd annual Free Prostate Screening at the Masonic Lodge at Taylor's Range. Director of Public Relations for the Rotary Club of St. Kitts, Natalie John…

(ZIZ News) – Minister Responsible for Energy, the Hon Ian Liburd has outlined the government’s plans to advance the nation’s energy sector by reducing expenditure and exploring alternate energy sources. During the Prime Minister’s press…

(ZIZ News) – The Ministry of Health and the University of Virginia Health System are engaged in a research project to determine the prevalence of type-two diabetes in St. Kitts and Nevis. Dr. Jeanita Richardson is a distinguished scholar…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The private sector has a very important role to play in St. Kitts and Nevis and Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has “compelled it to forge more meaningful partnerships to ensure a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Increased patrols by law enforcement in Nevis “has made a difference” in deterring antisocial activities and authorities are preparing to expand community policing efforts to secondary and primary schools.…

New York, USA -- Former Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) president Jeffrey Webb has denied allegations of corruption and bribery in the massive FIFA racketeering investigation and has been bailed but placed under house arrest on a…

Washington, USA -- On June 17, 2015, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Barbados. Real GDP growth remained weak in 2014, weighed down by fiscal drag and stagnant tourism…

Paris, France (AFP) -- Ministers from 10 countries gathered in Paris Monday to launch a common drive to introduce plain cigarette packaging with the aim of stubbing out high smoking rates among young people. Representatives from nations as…

London (AP) -- Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has joined a Russian billionaire to launch a major new effort to listen for aliens in the search for extraterrestrial life. Hawking has offered his support to tech entrepreneur Yuri…

Port of Spain, Trinidad (Trinidad Express) -- The US Department of Justice (DOJ) statement of case against indicted former football Jefe Jack Warner is now complete and is expected to be sent to Trinidad by Wednesday, a US law enforcement…

Nassau, Bahamas -- Financially troubled megaresort Baha Mar on Friday blasted the Bahamas government’s decision to file a winding-up petition against the company in the Supreme Court as “an attempted nationalization of a private investor’s…

Bridgetown, Barbados -- Do not look to St Vincent and the Grenadines for any support, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves told Britain’s Baroness Patricia Scotland of Asthal, who is seeking regional backing as Dominica’s nominee for the position…