January 2016

(ZIZ News) – West Indies batsman, Shivnarine Chanderpaul has announced his retirement from international cricket. The Guyanese left-hander made his test debut in 1994 but was dropped after West Indies' HOME series against England in May…

(ZIZ News) – St. Kitts and the Yu Lounge have been spotlighted in an article in Forbes Magazine. Kicking off 2016 with even more distinctions and media, St. Kitts has been described as “a new hotspot for luxury and adventure” while the Yu…

(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris says that his government will clamp down on workers operating without work permits in St. Kitts and Nevis, stating that a number of recommendations are being considered for…

(ZIZ News) – The federal government is seeking to revive the Defence Board which, according to reports, up until this week, had not met for several years. ZIZ News understands that the first meeting of the Defence Board under the Team…

(ZIZ News) – Diplomatic relations between the Republic of China, Taiwan and St. Kitts and Nevis allow citizens of the federation to acquire visas to Taiwan free of charge. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Mark Brantley says while travel…

(ZIZ News) – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is calling on the general public for help in finding 14 illegal immigrants who entered the Federation on January 14 onboard the S.V. miss over. ZIZ News understands that 11 are…

(ZIZ News) – Thirteen rounds of ammunition and 600 marijuana plants have been seized by police, following recent search operations. The Police Force’s Public Relations Unit has reported that the marijuana plants, which were found in the…

(ZIZ News) – Dr. Everson Hull is designated as Ambassador to the Organisation of American States (OAS) while Dr. Thelma Phillip-Browne serves as Ambassador to the United States. Foreign Affairs Minister, the Hon. Mark Brantley used his…

(ZIZ News) – A highly enthused Nicha Byron, whose stage name is Nicha B, has returned to St. Kitts, after competing in the International Soca Monarch Semi-finals in Trinidad on Sunday 17th January. Lots of cheers; a saxophone and African…

(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris is standing by his administration’s approach to dealing with the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation . He said the new entity will operate with a “restructured and more accountable…

(ZIZ News) – The 2016 edition of the Scotia Bank/West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Kiddy Cricket Programme got underway on Thursday, following a ceremony at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium. Used as a developmental tool, the programme helps…

(ZIZ News) – The Sol Island Auto Conaree Football Club has received several pieces of equipment from one of its former players. Ryan Borcyk, who is currently in St. Kitts and Nevis, made the donation following the team’s practice session…

(ZIZ News) – Despite the January 4th opening of a temporary facility for the Basseterre High School, many questions are being asked about the future of the institution. On Tuesday, Education Minister Hon. Shawn Richards said the future…

(ZIZ News) – The Inland Revenue Department is reminding business owners and liquor license holders to pay, as the due date is January 31st. Shanette Shaw of the department’s Publicity Unit has outlined penalties that individuals will face…

(ZIZ News) – The week from Sunday 24th – Saturday 30th January will be observed as Customs Week 2016 and will feature a number of activities. Customs Week is observed every year in the federation in recognition of International Customs…