February 2016

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) seized 86 pounds (39 kilos) of cocaine found on Wednesday concealed inside the hull of a 26 foot boat. The…

(SKNIS)—The Government and people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis express solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the aftermath of a 6.4 earthquake that left a trail of destruction in Tainan…

(ZIZ News) -- The St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force Coast Guard has increased its presence in the Federation's waters with the re-launch of the Coast Guard cutter “Stalwart”. Public Affairs Officer for the Defence Force, Captain Kayode Sutton…

(L-R) Mr. Dave King; Mr. Mark Wilkin; Superintendent Merclyn Hughes; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ian Queeley; Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. Stafford Liburd; Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, Permanent…

(ZIZ News) -- Reports produced about the Zika virus by the foreign media are taking a major toll on tourism economies across the region. That’s according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Martin, who says while the effect on newborns on…

(ZIZ Sports) -- 34 athletes from the cruise ship Carnival took part in a marathon this morning at frigate bay. The marathon is part of the cruise adventure dubbed "Southern Caribbean Challenge," where renowned amateur athletes will be…

The body that governs world athletics has said it is investigating a letter alleging historic state-backed doping in the sport in China. The previously unseen letter was apparently written by Chinese Olympic medallist Wang Junxia in 1995,…

An earthquake has toppled a number of buildings in the south Taiwanese city of Tainan, killing at least one person. Rescue teams are trying to reach people trapped in rubble after the magnitude 6.4 quake struck early on Saturday as people…

Twitter says it has suspended more than 125,000 accounts since mid-2015 "for threatening or promoting terrorist acts". In a blog, the US-based firm said the accounts "primarily related to ISIS" (the so-called Islamic State group). "We…

More resources are urgently needed to fight the spread of the zika virus in the Americas and the apparently related increase in microcephaly and other complications, the director of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health…

The former chair of the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA), Canover Watson (45), has been found guilty of two counts of conspiracy to defraud, one count of conflict of interest, one count of fraud on government and one count of…

(ZIZ News) -- On Friday morning a delegation made up of members of the Board of the Directors of ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation, managers and staff met with Governor General His Excellency sir S.W. Tapley Seaton CVO, QC, JP. His Excellency…

(ZIZ News) -- The opening reception of History and Heritage Month took place on Thursday, signalling the commencement of the 10th anniversary of the month-long celebration. Founding member of History and Heritage Month, Anthony Wiltshire…

(ZIZ News) -- The Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved several plans and made certain decisions coming out of its Cabinet meeting held on Monday. According to a media release, Cabinet has approved plans for the rolling out…

(ZIZ News) -- The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be taking a more unified approach to solving crimes with the establishment of a major incidents room. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Osmond…