August 2016

NIA – Medical Officer of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Dr. Judy Nisbett, commended the Nevis Public Library for its initiative to educate the youth about mosquitos and illnesses they carry. She was at the time delivering…

An Olympics commentator has been criticised after suggesting US gymnast Simone Biles's adoptive mother and father were not really her parents. NBC gymnastics announcer Al Trautwig referred to the Olympic gymnast's adoptive parents, Ron and…

Confusion abounded at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre as the normally azure pool water turned a swampy green for the women's synchronised 10m platform final. Divers were forced to compete in water the colour sea lions - rather than…

Republican Donald Trump has sparked anger by suggesting his supporters could stop his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton by exercising their gun rights. Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-37029170

The leaders of Russia and Turkey have patched up a damaging quarrel, pledging to restore close economic relations. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian trade sanctions on Turkey would be phased out "step by step". Read more:…

Imam Nazim Mohammed has denied suggestions that he recruited Trinidad and Tobago national Shane Crawford to fight for extremist militant group ISIS. In fact, Mohammed said he does not know, nor has he ever spoken to or prayed with Crawford.…

Lawmakers in St Vincent and the Grenadines should amend or scrap a draft cybercrime law that would allow for prison sentences of up to two years for defamation, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on Monday. Legislators are…

NIA -- Eric Evelyn, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries on Nevis, is drawing attention to the new guidelines for travellers leaving ports in St. Kitts. In an interview with the Department of Information on…

(SKNIS): Premier of Nevis, and Senior Minister, Minister of Nevis Affairs, Labour, Social Security and Ecclesiastical Affairs in the Federal Cabinet, the Honourable Vance Amory, has acclaimed Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris…

(ZIZ News) -- Dozens of students were seen splashing and enjoying the island’s sun, sand and sea as they participated in Eldon’s Swim Academy Summer Programme held near the Timothy Beach Resort on Tuesday. Founder And Director of the Eldon…

(ZIZ News) -- The creator of Kittitian Superstar, St. Clair “Chico” Guishard says the annual competition is more than just a show. He said the programme gives young people an avenue to showcase their talents and put their energy into…

Usain Bolt has told people to "have faith" in athletics, but says he cannot be sure if his Olympic sprint rivals are drug-free. The run-up to the Games was dominated by Russia's doping scandal, while American rivals Justin Gatlin and…

Four South African cricketers, including former Test wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile, have been handed bans by Cricket South Africa for breaching the board's Anti-Corruption Code. While Tsolekile has been banned for 12 years, Jean Symes has…

An open letter signed by 50 Republican national security experts has warned that nominee Donald Trump "would be the most reckless president" in US history. The group, which includes the former CIA director Michael Hayden, said Mr Trump…

Thousands of air passengers around the world have been left stranded after a power cut forced the US airline Delta to suspend flights. The incident caused delays across the US and in Japan, Italy and the UK. Read more:…