February 2016

Former Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) executive chairman Leslie Miller said on Wednesday that he does not understand why the government says it “believes in Bahamians” when it is “always bringing in the foreigners”. He was…

According to former Curacao prime minister and now leader of the political party Pro Korsou, Ivar Asjes, members of parliament and ministers who are considered suspects in a criminal case should in future be suspended or dismissed from…

(SKNIS): Prominent diplomats from across the world continue to pay courtesy calls on Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, to discuss relevant matters relating to the Federation. His Excellency Jules Bijl, Ambassador of the…

(ZIZ News) -- The Police Force is set to introduce a GPS system to keep track of police vehicles. According to Permanent Secretary in The Ministry of National Security, Osmond Petty, this step would help to track police vehicles for safety…

(ZIZ News) -- As Operation Future observes its 11th anniversary, the organization has received several key pieces of equipment to aid in its after-school and weekend programmes. On Friday, owner of St. Kitts Marine Works Regiwell Francis…

West Indies Under-19s ended up stunning over 10,000 fans at the Shere Bangla Stadium by chasing down 227, with three wickets in hand, in an anxious fashion against Bangladesh Under-19s in the semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup. West…

Adam Johnson has been sacked by Sunderland after pleading guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and one charge of grooming. The 28-year-old footballer's contract was terminated hours after he was dropped for Saturday's…

A battle between rival groups at a prison near Monterrey in northern Mexico has left 52 inmates dead. Nuevo Leon state Governor Jaime Rodriguez said 12 other people were injured in Topo Chico jail after prisoners fought with "sharp…

Scientists are claiming a stunning discovery in their quest to fully understand gravity. They have observed the warping of space-time generated by the collision of two black holes more than a billion light-years from Earth. The…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, February 11, 2016 – All customers with reservations with LIAT, The Caribbean Airline, that were booked on or before 10th February, who are concerned about travelling to destinations reported by the Centre for Disease…

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations announced on Wednesday the seizure of nearly 10,000 counterfeit products, valued at more than $1.6 million at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. A wide range of…

(ZIZ News) -- The Netherland’s ambassador to St. Kitts Nevis visited the Federation on Thursday paying courtesy calls to government officials. On Thursday morning, his Excellency Ambassador Designate Mr. Jules Bijl visited Government House…

(ZIZ News) -- On Thursday February 11, 2016, at 11:00 am there was a system wide failure at the Needsmust Power Station. This was the second island-wide blackout for the week. According to a statement from the St. Kitts Electricity…

(ZIZ News) -- The new Director of Human Empowerment, Duncan Wattley says going forward, his department will be focusing on grooming leaders from within various communities. During Wednesday’s edition of “Working for You” Wattley said his…

The prospect of West Indies sending a second-string team to the World T20 has increased after the sides failed to reach agreement in their contract impasse. WICB CEO Michael Muirhead responded to the players' request for a doubling of…