Yearly Archives

2015

Business owner denies abusing stray dog

The owner of a water sports business in Antigua, who is receiving bad press over an incident involving a stray dog at Long Bay, said he is seeking legal advice on the matter. Rolston Roberts, director of Island Watersports, said he would…

St. Kitts-Nevis to Host Diplomat Week In 2016

(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis is making plans toward hosting Diplomat Week from April 03 to 08, 2016. That disclosure came late last week, when the country’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley met with Honorary Consuls. The…

Reach For Recovery hosts “Learn At Lunch”

(ZIZ News) -- Reach For Recovery Breast Cancer Support Group has shown, once again, that its focus is not only promoting Breast Cancer awareness, but developing a holistic approach to healthcare. On Tuesday, members of the business…

“Men In Heelz” Celebrity Dash

(ZIZ News) -- Local cancer organisations are pulling out all the stops this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This Friday, Essence of Hope will host the inaugural "Men in Heelz" Celebrity Dash at 4:30 pm at the Berkeley Memorial,…

WICB mourns the passing of Basil Williams

(Caribbean Cricket) – KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board would like to express its profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to family and friends, following the passing of former Jamaica and West Indies batsman Basil…

Gayle, Narine for Bangladesh Premier League

DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) -- Superstar Chris Gayle headlines nine West Indian players set to participate in the Bangladesh Premier League starting next month, following Thursday's player draft here. The left-handed Gayle will turn out for…

Lamar Odom surrounded by security at hospital

Lamar Odom’s recovery from his life-threatening collapse at a Nevada brothel is continuing in an ultra-high security wing of Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. The former NBA player has made progress since being transported to…

Fifa: Fraud Office investigate money laundering claims

Football's world governing body has been at the centre of corruption claims since the summer, after United States prosecutors charged officials. SFO director David Green said the organization had no jurisdiction to go after FIFA under…

Saunders’ death hits T’wolves hard: ‘We’re hurting’

MINNEAPOLIS — Flip Saunders maintained two offices in the Minnesota Timberwolves practice facility he helped design, one short of the number of roles he held in the organization — coach, president of basketball operations and minority…

Candle Light Vigil Held for Philo Wallace

(ZIZ News) – On Saturday, scores of Nevisians participated in a candle light vigil for 17-year-old Philo Wallace who was fatally shot two Saturdays ago. The vigil began at 6:30pm when family members, cricketers, friends and other concerned…

High Praise for 6th Latin Fiesta

(ZIZ News) – The 6th annual Latin Festival came to an end on Sunday with Latin Fiesta- Mexico Edition. Scattered showers did nothing to dampen the Mexican infused atmosphere. Held at its new venue at Port Zante, the fiesta featured well-…

Soca Tents to Form Part of Pre-Carnival Activities

(ZIZ News) – With the 44th edition of St. Kitts and Nevis’ National Carnival less than two months away, the organising committee will bring a new twist to pre-activities. This comes with the announcement of soca tents. A release from the…

One Killed, another Injured in Shooting at Tabernacle

(ZIZ News) – Assistant Commissioner of Police Ian Queeley has confirmed a shooting in Tabernacle but said while that incident occurred between 4 and 5pm on Sunday, it was not reported to the police until approximately 11:00 that night. The…

Windies go under by 72 runs

(ZIZ Sports) - The West Indies team arrived at the P Sara Oval his morning to be greeted by the usual overcast and gloomy conditions but little did they know that the weather would actually reflect their state off affairs a couple hours…