April 2016

(ZIZ News) — The Carnival Fascination was welcomed on its inaugural call to St. Kitts on Friday with a plaque exchange ceremony held aboard the 2,594 capacity cruise liner. Permanent Secretary In The Ministry of Tourism Carlene…

(ZIZ News) -- The Department of Social Services prepares to host a number of activities throughout the year to show appreciation to the elderly. ZIZ spoke with Deputy Director from Social Services, Ann Wigley who explained the reason why…

North Korea has reportedly fired a ballistic missile from a submarine off its eastern coast. North Korea is banned from nuclear tests and activities that use ballistic missile technology under UN sanctions dating back to 2006. Read more…

Prince, 57, was found dead in a lift on his Paisley Park estate on Thursday April 21. According to the Sheriff of the Minnesota County where the singer had his home, There is "no reason to believe" that Prince's death was suicide, he…

(ZIZ News) -- Jelani Howell and Khyle Tweed of Bath Village, Nevis have been arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Attempted Murder and Shooting With Intent. The charges come as a result of the…

(ZIZ News) -- The Agriculture Open Day is a forum that gives local entrepreneurs and businesses the opportunity to showcase their goods or services. Each year sees new innovations unveiled and this year was no exception, with the…

(ZIZ News) -- Delta Petroleum signalled the opening of its fuelling service station located at Porte Zante with a ceremony on Friday. Regional General Manager of Delta Petroleum, Bevis Sylvester outlined the services the fuelling station…

(SKNIS): Top Government officials from across the Caribbean region, as well as officials from the United Nations (UN) and international financial institutions are presently in St. Kitts attending the 4th Meeting of the Caribbean Development…

(SKNIS): Officials at the Department of Agriculture and the local Earth Day Committee are joining forces to continue to build awareness in St. Kitts and Nevis on issues surrounding sustainable development. Melvin James, Director at the…

NIA -- A group of students from the Nevis Academy were among five other primary school students participating in the “Walking Tour of Charming Charlestown” on April 18, 2016. The event forms part of a month of ongoing activities for Tourism…

(PRESS SEC) – St. Kitts and Nevis nationals abroad will have the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable Shawn Richards this Saturday, April 23rd in the Bronx, New…

Nigerian football's crisis has taken a bizarre twist with an attempt to appoint a dead referee for Sunday's match between Warri Wolves and Giwa FC. It comes as Chris Giwa continues to challenge Nigerian Football Federation president Amaju…

Lancashire Thunder have signed World Twenty20-winner Hayley Matthews as the inaugural Women's Cricket Super League squads have been confirmed. West Indies batsman Matthews, 18, replaces Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen who suffered an…

The hugely popular, acclaimed and influential musician Prince has died at his home in Minnesota at the age of 57. Police were summoned to his Paisley Park estate early on Thursday and found his body in a lift. An investigation has been…

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has proposed legalising marijuana for medical purposes and easing limits for personal use of the drug. He said he would be sending a bill to the Congress to increase the amount users can legally carry…