Monthly Archives

January 2016

Cabinet Meets, Approves More Concessions

(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…

One Charged for Attempted Murder

(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…

8-Goal Thriller at Warner Park

(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…

Sammy Retained For World Cup?

(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…

Fisheries Bill Aims at Safeguarding Fishing Practices

(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…

Man Arrested For Early Morning Shooting

(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…

Private Company Supports Police

(ZIZ News) – Days after making a similar donation to the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services, local businessman Regiwell Francis has presented pieces of technological equipment to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force.…

Preparing for Rio 2016

(ZIZ News) – Public Relations Officer of the St. Kitts and Nevis Amateur Athletic Association (SKNAAA), Evris Huggins says preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games are in full swing. “The standards; the entry standards have been…

Bolt Hints at Extending Career; Targets 200m Record

(ZIZ News) – Usain Bolt says he has considered the possibility of extending his sprinting career to the 2020 Olympics but is first targeting a history-making new world 200m record at this year’s Rio Olympic Games. The Jamaican sprint star…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prepares for Diplomatic Week 2016

(ZIZ News) – Diplomatic Week 2016 will be observed in St. Kitts and Nevis from April 3-8, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Mark Brantley has revealed that plans are progressing smoothly for the staging. He said the week promotes…

10,000 Plus Economic Passports Presented During 2005-2015

(ZIZ News) – More than 10 thousand St. Kitts-Nevis passports were presented to persons from in excess of 127 countries during the period 2005-2015, so says the country’s Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris. Speaking during Tuesday’s…