May 2016

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. the Hon Timothy Harris has condemned the recent shootings in St. Kitts that have killed or injured several young men. In a statement issued on Saturday, Dr Harris said “These senseless homicides that are…

(Minister of Health, Taiwan) According to the WHO estimate released on April 21, 2004, a total of 774 lives were claimed in the SARS outbreak in 2003. Far beyond the nations where it claimed the most victims, SARS traumatized the world with…

(SKNIS) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, thanked the new President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Her Excellency Dr. Tsai Ing-Wen, who was inaugurated as the first female president on May 20,…

Students of the Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School showcased the importance of reading as they marched through the streets of Basseterre on Friday dressed as their favourite storybook characters. The march signalled the conclusion of the…

(ZIZ News) — The Early Childhood Development Unit is once again preparing for the month of June which is traditional recognized as Child Month. ZIZ News spoke With Resource Teacher at the Early Childhood Development Unit Andrea Liddie who…

(RSCNPF): The Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is currently investigating a shooting incident in Saddlers Village which occurred sometime after 8.00pm on Friday (May 20) and resulted in the death of Willis Phillip, a 22 year old male of Saddlers…

The following is a Statement by the Office of the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris Re: Fatal Shootings My fellow citizens, my Government is concerned about the continuing homicides that threaten to…

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister and Minister Of Finance Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris has issued a statement responding to the issue of increased banking fees. The statement underscored the fact that the government has no authority over bank…

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- Trinidad and Tobago is a society of contradictions: just about a year ago, the legal age of sexual consent was raised from 16 to 18, even as an archaic law -- the Marriage Act of 1923 -- remained on the books,…

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – The Linstead police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of two people in Rose Hall, Linstead, St Catherine, on Friday. READ MORE:…

(ZIZ News) -- The tunnel along the Sir Kennedy Simmonds Highway along the south east peninsula is now open. The safety hazard posed by falling rocks along the Southeast Peninsular road will no longer be an issue. Following a brief…

(SKNIS): Farmers and residents in St. Kitts and Nevis are better equipped to withstand climate change-related impacts such as extreme droughts and flooding due to the implementation of climate-smart technologies. This was achieved under…

(ZIZ News) -- The run to Royal Bank of Canada continued on Friday as dozens of persons filled the branches in Basseterre….some intending to close their accounts, some looking for information. A notice from the bank states “effective may 23…

(RSCNPF): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating a robbery that occurred in the Basseterre area this morning. Investigations revealed that the robbery occurred sometime around 8.00am today, Friday (May 20) when…

NIA (MAY 20, 2016) – Euloné Pemberton, a student of the Gingerland Secondary School (GSS), was announced as the 2016-2017 Youth Junior Minister of Tourism at the 2016 Bank of Nevis Ltd. Tourism Youth Congress at the Nevis Performing Arts…