Yearly Archives

2016

Private Company Supports Police

(ZIZ News) – Days after making a similar donation to the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services, local businessman Regiwell Francis has presented pieces of technological equipment to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force.…

Preparing for Rio 2016

(ZIZ News) – Public Relations Officer of the St. Kitts and Nevis Amateur Athletic Association (SKNAAA), Evris Huggins says preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games are in full swing. “The standards; the entry standards have been…

Bolt Hints at Extending Career; Targets 200m Record

(ZIZ News) – Usain Bolt says he has considered the possibility of extending his sprinting career to the 2020 Olympics but is first targeting a history-making new world 200m record at this year’s Rio Olympic Games. The Jamaican sprint star…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prepares for Diplomatic Week 2016

(ZIZ News) – Diplomatic Week 2016 will be observed in St. Kitts and Nevis from April 3-8, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Mark Brantley has revealed that plans are progressing smoothly for the staging. He said the week promotes…

10,000 Plus Economic Passports Presented During 2005-2015

(ZIZ News) – More than 10 thousand St. Kitts-Nevis passports were presented to persons from in excess of 127 countries during the period 2005-2015, so says the country’s Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris. Speaking during Tuesday’s…

Customs Website Makes its Mark Globally

(ZIZ News) – The website of her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department is said to be making an impact globally. Based on the theme for customs week which is “Digital Customs: Progressive Engagement”, Clyve Caines said in the world, the…

Customs Recognize Retired Workers

(ZIZ News) – Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department joined customs organizations around the world on Tuesday, in celebrating World Customs Day. In commemoration of the day, customs officers recognised several retired officers around…

Outbreak ‘likely to spread across Americas’ says WHO

The Zika Virus is likely to spread across nearly all of the Americas, the World Health Organization has warned. The infection, which causes symptoms including mild fever, conjunctivitis and headache, has already been found in 21 countries…

Grenada Journalist arrested in St. Vincent

Questions are being asked regionally and internationally after Grenadian journalist Hamlet Mark was taken into custody by police while covering a public protest by supporters of the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) outside the…

Police Search Recovers Stolen Items; Three in Custody

(ZIZ News) – It’s more praise for the police force as its officers have recovered a number of items that were reportedly stolen. Officers of Division "B" were able to seize some electronic devices, including cell phones and television sets…

Brantley Clears Air on ‘Double Pay’

(ZIZ News) – Much has been said on social and mainstream media about a double salary being paid to Nevis' Premier the Hon. Vance Amory and his Deputy, Hon. Mark Brantley. Speaking on the most recent edition of “Working for You” on ZIZ…

Hon. Ian Liburd Celebrates Birthday

(ZIZ NEWS) – Family members, friends and colleagues of Hon. Ian Liburd joined the Minister for a birthday celebration on Sunday. The day began with a church service at the United Pentecostal Church at Taylor’s Range and residents of…

Storm Jonas heading to Britain after Battering US, Killing 19

(The Telegraph) -- The massive snow storm which shut down New York and Washington on Saturday and saw 11 states of emergency declared across the region, is reported to be crossing the Atlantic. Storm Jonas, which claimed at least 19 lives…