Yearly Archives

2016

Dieppe Bay Primary School Hosts Parents In Charge Day

(ZIZ News) -- The Dieppe Bay Primary School hosted its “Parents in Charge for a Day” event on Monday to help improve parent - teacher relationships. “Together We Will Make a Difference” was the theme for the event. It forms part of the…

Police Take Decisive Steps

(ZIZ News) -- The Police Force has taken decisive steps to fight the recent surge in violent crimes in St. Kitts Nevis. In a statement issued on Sunday night, Superintendent Merclyn Hughes outlined the measures being taken following a…

New ECCB Governor Addresses The Media

(ZIZ News) -- On Monday, the new Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Timothy Antoine, held his first engagement with the regional media about his new post. The tele-press conference was held at the Maltin Moving Centre of the…

TDC Rebranding

ZIZ News) -- TDC Group of Companies is rebranding for the first time in over 40 years. Effective February first, TDC Group of Companies unveiled the first phase of its rebranding initiative. Speaking with ZIZ News, Chairman and CEO of TDC…

Syria conflict: Dozens killed near Sayyida Zeinab shrine

At least 50 people have died in blasts near the Shia shrine of Sayyida Zeinab, south of Syria's capital Damascus. A bus station and a building housing military headquarters were hit by the blasts, which mangled nearby vehicles. It…

Bahamas called on to abandon Privy Council

Retired Justice Neville Smith QC, said on Thursday the country should not allow itself to become a “hostage” to the Privy Council and recommended that The Bahamas set up its own final court of appeal rather than continue to “perch” on the…

Body Found At Ogee’s

(ZIZ News) -- Police are investigating the circumstances that led up to the body of a young man being found near the entrance of Ogee’s Ghaut. Dead is 28-year-old Devon Percival-Payne of Bayfords. According to reports, the body of was…

Drowning At South Friars

(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a reported drowning incident at South Friars Bay on Sunday. While the details are unclear, a representative from Police Public Relations Department has confirmed that the incident occurred…

ZIZ Expands Programming

(ZIZ News) -- ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation is taking significant strides forward with the expansion of its programme line-up. Beginning Monday February 1, ZIZ TV will provide 24-hour programme featuring several new programmes coming…

Promoting Junior Golf in St. Kitts

(ZIZ News) – The recently installed executive of the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club will be promoting the development of junior golf in St. Kitts, as one of its main priorities for 2016. That’s according to Club Secretary, Dr. Leighton Naraine,…

Prime Minister Harris Calls for End to Violence

(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, is calling for an end to the senseless killings taking place in the country. Dr. Harris made the plea in the wake of the recent shootings of…

Police Investigate Murders in Ottley’s and Nevis

(ZIZ News) – The Violent Crimes Unit and the Nevis Division of the Police Force are investigating two separate shooting incidents that have left two individuals dead. A press release issued by the Public Relations Department of the Police…

Fire Officer Grateful For New Appliances

(ZIZ News) – Fire Station Officer, Lennox Griffin believes the commissioning of the two new fire trucks, in St. Kitts, will significantly boost the capabilities of the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services, as it seeks to ensure the…