February 2016

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. The Hon Timothy Harris has re-emphasized the promises that his government has kept in its first year in office. During a worship service on Sunday to mark one year since Team Unity took office Dr Harris…

(SKNIS): Substance abuse is a challenge both globally and in St. Kitts and Nevis, and the National Council on Drug Abuse and Prevention saw the need to educate persons so as to help eradicate the threat, stated the department’s Director,…

West Indies' mix of high-speed hustle with the ball and patience with the bat help them beat pre-tournament favourites India by five wickets in a tense final in Mirpur to lift their maiden Under-19 World Cup title. India, who were bowled…

(ZIZ News) -- Activities to mark the anniversary of Team Unity being elected to office continued on Sunday with a church service at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Hundreds of residents filled the church to celebrate with the Unity…

(ZIZ News) -- Just a few days shy of the Government of National Unity’s 1st anniversary since taking office, Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris has praised the strength and support of the Women of Unity The “Women to Women”…

A combined operation this morning Saturday (February 13) by officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU), the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and a canine team from Her Majesty's Customs and Excise Department in the McKnight area, resulted…

Pressure is increasing on Russia over civilian deaths in Syria, with France and the US urging greater caution. French PM Manuel Valls and US Secretary of State John Kerry said civilians were dying in Russian air strikes. Russian PM Dmitry…

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz have clashed ahead of a debate between the remaining Republican contenders for president. Mr Trump accused Mr Cruz of negative campaigning and "cheating" and threatened to sue him "for not being a natural born…

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) held a special meeting on Friday at OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, to receive a report on the special mission to Haiti, headed by Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador Sir…

In a letter sent to Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan on Thursday, the Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) has warned against a "backdoor" bailout of Puerto Rico being considered by the House Natural Resources Committee.…

(SKNIS)—The Government of National Unity will celebrate one year since it was elected to office on February 16, 2015. To mark this special occasion, a service of praise and thanksgiving for the significant achievements of the Team Unity…

(ZIZ News) -- Love was in the air at the St. Christopher Cardin Home as the reigning National Carnival Queen Orngel Erskine organized a pre Valentine concert and luncheon for the residents on Friday. In welcoming the gathering, Erskine…

(ZIZ News) -- Following the presentation of credentials to Governor General Sir Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, QC, JP and a courtesy call on Prime Minister Harris, United States Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis , Her Excellency Linda Swarz…

Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill have called for restored Christian unity between the two churches at historic talks in Cuba. The meeting was the first between a Pope and a Russian Church head since the Western and…

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that he intends to retake "the whole country" from rebel forces. In a rare interview, he told AFP news agency that defeating the groups ranged against him could take some time due to the…