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May 2016

PM Harris condemns shootings

(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…

Cotton Thomas Reading Week Ends

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…

Child Month Activities

(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…

Police investigating shooting in Saddlers Village

(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…

PM Harris responds to recent fatal shootings

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…

PM Harris makes statement on bank fees issue

(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…

Double murder rocks Linstead

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:…

Southeast Peninsula Tunnel Open

(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…

St. Kitts and Nevis equip to withstand climate change impacts

(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…

Customers flock to Royal Bank of Canada to verify new fees

(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…

Police investigating robbery at Moneygram in Basseterre

(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…