January 28, 2016

French police have arrested a man carrying two guns at an entrance to a hotel at Disneyland Paris. The man, reportedly aged 28 and not known to security services, was also discovered with a copy of the Koran and a box of ammunition, police…

Three to four million people could be infected with Zika virus in the Americas this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts. Most will not develop symptoms, but the virus, spread by mosquitoes, has been linked to brain defects…

The Organization of American States (OAS) will send a special mission to assess the situation in Haiti in response to a request by Haitian President Michel Martelly, according to an agreement reached on Wednesday by the Permanent Council of…

Trinidad and Tobago is one of six Caribbean countries to benefit from a US$800,000 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) grant to develop and implement a regional tourism health information, monitoring and response system. The other…

(ZIZ News) – Opening batsman Chris Gayle and all-rounder Andre Russell have both been included in the 15-man West Indies Squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in India. Media reports coming out of Trinidad and Tobago Wednesday suggested that…

(ZIZ News) – FIFA’s presidential candidate Gianni Infantino visited the Federation on Thursday, where he met with representatives of the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA). Infantino, who is the current UEFA General…

(ZIZ News) -- The Fire Department has gotten a major boost with the acquisition of two new fire trucks. Fire officials and other government representatives gathered at the Basseterre Fire Station for a ceremony to officially commission the…

(ZIZ News) – On Tuesday, the Federal Parliament passed the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Resources Bill that will help safeguard fishing practices in St. Kitts and Nevis. However, Opposition Senator, the Hon. Nigel Carty said there…

(ZIZ News) – The St. Kitts and Nevis government gave its approval for a number of initiatives when the Federal Cabinet met on Monday. During the meeting, chaired by Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, Cabinet approved…

(ZIZ News) – Police have arrested and charged Phoenix Grant Ryhs Southwell of Jones Street, Fortlands for the attempted murder of 20-year-old Cameron Liburd Jr. on the weekend. According to a police report, Liburd was shot at about…

(ZIZ News)—Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris has publicly thanked his colleagues for their support during his tenure as Prime Minister to date. Singling out Nevis’ Premier Hon. Vance Amory, Prime Minister Harris spoke of the guidance…

(ZIZ News) – Elco Limited St. Peter’s and SOL Island Auto Conaree FC gave fans much to cheer for in a thrilling 4-4 tie at Warner Park on Tuesday night. The highly competitive match saw six goals scoring in the first half; three goals…

(ZIZ News) – Reports in the Trinidad and Tobago media indicated that West Indies selectors have retained Twenty20 captain Darren Sammy for the upcoming International Cricket Council World T20 Tournament. The reports come amid speculation…

(ZIZ News) – The government is taking additional steps to safeguard fishing practices in St. Kitts and Nevis through the passage of the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Resources Bill in the Federal Parliament on Tuesday. Minister of…

(ZIZ News) – One man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, as the Violent Crimes Unit continues its investigations into Wednesday morning’s shooting death of Lanzelle O’loughlin. Information from the police force states that while it…