2015

(ZIZ News) – With studies currently underway at the St. Kitts Biomedical Research Foundation, St. Kitts and Nevis already attracts much international attention in terms of stem cell research. Plans are now in place to help draw further…

(ZIZ News) – The topic of abuse was the centre of discussion on Wednesday morning as dozens of participants attended the Caribbean Women’s Association workshop on domestic violence. During the opening ceremony, Minister of State for Gender…

Washington, USA -- The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the seventh review of Jamaica’s economic performance under the program supported by a four-year, SDR 615.38 million (about US$932 million at the…

Nashville, Tennessee (CMC) -- The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is warning vacation and business travellers to the Caribbean about the importance of protecting themselves from mosquitoes that may transmit Chikungunya virus and other…

Lima, Peru (AFP) -- Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was left scrambling to find a new prime minister Tuesday after Congress sacked the incumbent, Ana Jara, over allegations of domestic spying. Jara was deposed in a no-confidence vote…

Kingston, Jamaica -- Canadian high commissioner to Jamaica, Robert Ready, has commended Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states on the significant advances made in the CARICOM Single Market, including the liberalization of the market…

Cave Hill, Barbados -- In a globalized world, small states can find it hard to punch above their weight in global trade negotiation and diplomacy. In order to become a major player globally and secure a place at the international…

Castries, St Lucia -- Last year, the Saint Lucia-based Caribbean Governance Training Institute (CGTI) introduced a certification program called the Chartered Director (C.Dir) qualification, involving an optional three-hour exam based on a…

Sports Page -- Two top officials from the world’s governing athletic body IWAF visited Nevis on Tuesday 31st March and met with top government officials on the island. Mr. Victor Lopez and his wife Evelyn first paid a courtesy call on the…

Sports Page -- St. Kitts and Nevis faced off in LICA U19 game which was played on the 29th and 30th March at the Conaree Playing Field. The Tournament had its first Centurion in Philo Wallace of Nevis who made a very well played 105.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Ministry of Health continues its mandate to promote healthy lifestyles to the citizens of the Federation, while providing them with the relevant information needed. Recently, the Community-Based Nursing…

(ZIZ News) -- Minister responsible for the Citizenship By Investment Programme, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris, has said that the programme will be strengthened. Dr. Harris, during a national address on ZIZ Radio and Television, indicated that…

(ZIZ News) -- Nevis’ Premier and Federal Minister Responsible for Nevis Affairs, Hon. Vance Amory has addressed the closure of the Nevis Electoral Office. Amory, during an interview with the NIA’s information arm, explained why the office…

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris says more projects are on the way under the Petrocaribe agreement with Venezuela. He made the comments during a presentation ceremony for sixteen million EC dollars to compensate…

(ZIZ News) -- Hundreds of persons came out to Greenlands Park on Monday night to worship with members of the National Unity Government during a thanksgiving service. The programme featured songs and ministry by various religions officials…