Yearly Archives

2015

White House says Greece deal ‘credible step’

Washington, United States (AFP) -- The White House hailed a bailout deal between the eurozone and Greece on Monday as "a credible step" on the long path to economic growth and debt sustainability in the hard-up country. But Josh Earnest,…

UN chief says world on way to ‘generation free of AIDS’

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday the world was headed for a "generation free of AIDS", after UNAIDS reported a 35-percent drop in new HIV infections from 15 years ago. The positive news was also…

Former Dominican attorney general freed for second time

Roseau, Dominica (CMC) -- A magistrate Monday threw out a case against former attorney general Bernard Wiltshire after indicating that the court had “bent over backwards” to accommodate the prosecution that had been unable to prepare its…

Health Minister urges continued vigilance against ZikV

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- While there are no reported cases of the Zika Virus (ZikV) in the island, the Minster of Health Dr Fenton Ferguson is imploring the public to continue to be vigilant in destroying breeding sites for the Aedes…

NABA Playoffs head into Game Three

Sports Page -- The local Nevis Amateur Basketball Association League Playoffs will head into game three on Tuesday 14th July. This is due to the fact that the Bronx Crisis team came back in game two to win over Church Ground Massives. The…

CG Rebels lose to Exodus

Charlestown, Nevis -- Lack of home support might have contributed to Cotton Ground Rebels’ loss at the hands of defending SKNABA Premier League champions, Development Bank Challengers Exodus basketball team in a Premier League game played…

Emmanuel Richards Summer Camp underway

Sports Page -- The 11th Annual Summer Program for the Emmanuel Richards Football Summer Program got on the way on Monday 13th July at the St.Thomas’ Primary School. After the invocation, Mr. Richards started by thanking the sponsors for…

CPL Impacting The Local Economy

(ZIZ News) -- According to statistics collected, more than US$25 million was injected into St. Kitts and Nevis' economy when the country hosted the finals of the Caribbean Premier League last year. With the Federation now boasting its own…

CPL Volunteers Praised

(ZIZ News) -- The men and women who worked tirelessly to ensure the St. Kitts and Nevis leg of the 2015 Hero Caribbean Premier League was a success are being commended for their efforts. Volunteer Coordinator for the Local Organising…

SKTU- CTF Teachers Training Workshop Commences

(ZIZ News) -- The St. Kitts Teachers Union (SKTU) is providing opportunities for teachers to expand their practices through its 2nd Annual Summer Training Workshop. This is being done through a partnership with the Canadian Teachers…

National Architect Institute Launches Website

(ZIZ News) -- On Monday morning, the St Kitts-Nevis Institute of Architects launched its official website as one of the events marking its 10th anniversary celebrations. Persons can now log on to www.skniarchitects.com to find the SKNIA…

Police Updates (13 July 2015)

(ZIZ News) -- Oniel Doylin of Saddlers Village was convicted for Driving Without Due Care and Attention which occurred on 24th March 2014, and fined $400.00 which is to be paid in (2) months or in default will serve (1) one month in prison.…