November 2016

Three of Brazil's leading clubs have said they will offer players to Chapecoense, after the majority of their squad died in a plane crash. Chapecoense players and officials died when their plane crashed on its approach to Medellin,…

(ZIZ News) -- Nevis’ Ministry of Social Development and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), are gearing up to host a one day Women’s Forum on Wednesday. ZIZ spoke with Junior Minister of Social Development in the Nevis Island…

Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- The death of Fidel Castrotriggered both celebration and mourning as critics welcomed his passing while supporters grieved for the polarizing strongman who dominated Cuba for decades. Castro died Friday at 90. His…

(SKNIS)—As His Royal Highness Prince Henry (Harry) of Wales continues on his tour of several Caribbean islands on behalf of his grandmother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, the Governor General of the Federation of St. Kitts and…

(ZIZ News) -- The Early Childhood Development Unit continues its mandate to ensure that all early childhood centres provide quality service to the nation’s children. Seventeen professionals who work with young children are now better…

(SKNIS): His Royal Highness Prince Harry, officially Prince Henry of Wales, received a warm welcome to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis when he disembarked from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Knight at Port Zante, Basseterre, today…

(ZIZ News) -- After receiving a warm reception at Port Zanté, Prince Henry of Wales headed to The Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park for a Youth Rally and talent showcase on Wednesday. Despite the unfavourable weather conditions,…

Prince Harry touched down to a red-carpet welcome yesterday at the VC Bird International Airport in Antigua aboard a British Airways commercial flight, beginning his 15-day visit of several Caribbean countries, including St. Kitts and…

The UK government is considering inviting US President-elect Donald Trump for a state visit, Downing Street has said. The Republican, who beat Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the election earlier this month, is due to take office on 20…

England lock Joe Launchbury has been banned for two weeks for kicking an opponent during his side's victory over Fiji, ruling him out of the remaining autumn internationals. The incident occurred when Launchbury, 25, tried to kick the ball…

Wales players Joe Allen, Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale have made the 40-man shortlist for Uefa's team of the year. Allen and Ramsey are among 12 Premier League players on the shortlist. Read more: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38058097

As forecasters had been predicting all last week, a tropical depression has formed over the southwestern Caribbean. And weather experts say it will become Tropical Storm Otto either later today or tomorrow. The cluster of showers and…

(SKNIS): In giving the keynote address at the International Men’s Day Awards Ceremony, Premier of Nevis and Senior Minister of Nevis Affairs, Labour, Social Security and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Honourable Vance Amory invited parents and…

(SKNIS): One hundred and seventy students from St. Kitts and Nevis were awarded scholarships on November 22 from the Republic of China (Taiwan) for their outstanding academic achievements. During the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and…

(ZIZ News) -- Workers on the People’s Employment Programme will also be getting a double salary in December. Information out of Government Headquarters indicates that next month when civil servants receive the bonus announced by Prime…