2016

(ZIZ News) -- Cabinet has taken further actions to enhance the services available on the E-Government Portal. Five new apps have been approved for development. ZIZ sat down with ICT Policy Advisor, Pierre Bowrin who said the approved apps…

(ZIZ NEWS) — Two cruise ships made inaugural calls to Porte Zante on Monday, bringing thousands of passengers to the island. Approximately 4,127 passengers were brought to St. Kitts when the Mein Schiff 3 of TUI Cruises and the Aida Diva…

NIA -- Minister responsible for Youth on Nevis Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams says the Nevis Island Administration is sticking to its mantra of fostering youth leadership and continues to expose youths on the island to as many international and…

(RSCNPF): Three juveniles in Nevis have been charged with armed robbery and assault with intent to commit armed robbery stemming from an investigation into two incidents last week in Hamilton, Nevis. The investigations began on March 29,…

At the UWI Cave Hill Campus in Barbados on Thursday night, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris delivered an inspiring speech at the Annual Prime Minister’s Lecture. It was organized by the University of the West Indies Students Today Alumni…

A huge leak of confidential documents has revealed how the rich and powerful use tax havens to hide their wealth. Eleven million documents were leaked from one of the world's most secretive companies, Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.…

In what appears to the first money laundering conviction in the Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, a Venezuelan national was sentenced to 12 months in prison after the authorities found a treasure trove of cash in his hotel room, and…

Carlos Brathwaite hit the first four balls of the final over for six as West Indies stunned England to win the World Twenty20. West Indies, who were 11-3 in pursuit of England's 155-9, needed 19 off the final over to win and did it in…

(PRESS RELEASE) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and Cabinet Secretary, Mrs. Josephine Huggins met with the European Union’s Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean, OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM, Mikael…

(ZIZ News) -- Sunday was a big day for West Indies cricket with a double win in the Icc World T-20 Tournament and fans in St. Kitts were right there with them for the Windies Men’s Team’s big victory. Warner Park erupted in cheers on…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an end to fighting after clashes broke out in the disputed Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijan said 12 of its soldiers and one civilian had been killed and a helicopter shot down.…

United States President Barack Obama says, The threat from terrorists trying to launch a nuclear attack would change our world. This statement came as the president attended the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington on Friday. Read more…

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will be implementing a tax stamp system for the monitoring of alcohol and cigarettes. The system, which will be introduced on a phased basis, allows for the authority to verify the authenticity of alcohol…

The Court of First Instance in Curacao on Friday issued a confiscation order for 72.5 million guilders (US$40.96 million) against local lottery owner Robbie dos Santos. Santos was found guilty of possession of a firearm, money laundering,…

(ZIZ News) -- In an effort to promote safety and security in the Federation, Cabinet has officially removed all Duties and Customs service charges on all surveillance equipment to be used by households and businesses. Surveillance is…