Yearly Archives

2015

Big Rock upstage experience

Sports Page -- As the local second division fixtures continued, Big Rock got the better of the Masters’ Experienced team. The experienced men batted first and with the Big Rock team only fielding seven players, they expected to score…

Venezuela’s Maduro wins decree powers in US confrontation

Caracas, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuelan lawmakers voted Sunday to give socialist President Nicolas Maduro special powers to go it alone in defense and public safety affairs amid an escalating confrontation with Washington. The decree powers…

CSME Meetings This Week

(ZIZ News) -- In response to country reports that pointed to the need for increased public education and information sharing on matters as related to the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), two meetings with key stakeholders are…

Consumer Rights Awareness Week Begins

(ZIZ News) -- An annual week of activities focused on consumer rights officially began on Sunday. This year the week focuses on the theme "Helping Consumers Choose Healthy Diets". Minister of Consumer Affairs, the Hon. Lindsay Grant…

Progress For Turtle Monitoring Plans

(ZIZ News) -- The St. Kitts Turtle Monitoring Network is moving ahead with plans to set up a base of operations following recent acquisition of property in Keys. Director of the Monitoring Network, Dr. Kimberly Stewart told ZIZ News that…

World Consumer Rights Day Activities

(ZIZ News) - In recognition of World Consumer Rights Day 2015, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs has scheduled a week of activities under the theme "Helping Consumers Choose Healthy Diets." A press release from the department noted that,…

Minister Richards Call for More Partnerships

(ZIZ News) - Minister of Education, the Hon. Shawn Richards, has called on all sectors of society to get on board in support of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). Speaking during the college's Open Day and Career Fair on…

St. Kitts and Nevis Investing in Aquaculture

(ZIZ News) - As the fisheries sector in St. Kitts and Nevis continues to reel from the effects of climate change, the Department of Marine Resources believes aquaculture can be a viable solution. According to the Food and Agriculture…