Yearly Archives

2016

Nevis Records Successes in Healthcare Delivery

(ZIZ News) – The island of Nevis is touting a number of successes in the delivery of health care services in 2015; among them being improved immunization services by the Public Health Department. Medical Officer of Health in the Nevis…

More Party Central Planned

(ZIZ News) - Although Carnival activities are over, the organisers of Party Central say they want to continue providing entertainment throughout the year. President of Party Central, Zikomo Condor, said the goal is to increase the number…

New Start for Basseterre High School

(ZIZ News) - Monday signalled a new start for the Basseterre High School as the new temporary site was officially opened. Government officials, teachers, and students were among those in attendance on Monday morning at a special opening…

Armed protest at US government building

(BBC) Armed protesters have occupied a US government building in Oregon to support father and son ranchers who have been ordered to return to jail. Dwight Hammond, 73, and his son Steven, 46, were convicted of arson in 2012 but a court…

Australia children and father drown in car driven into bay

(BBC) A father and his two children have drowned after their car was driven off the end of a wharf in Australia. Police were called to Brennen Wharf in South Australia's Port Lincoln after witnesses saw the white Ford drive into the water…

Libyan oil port of Sidra attacked by Islamic State

(BBC) Islamic State (IS) fighters have clashed with guards as they tried to enter Libya's oil port of Sidra. Two members of the Petrol Facilities Guard militia, which is defending Sidra, were reportedly killed. The militants are said to…

Guyana’s army reserve re-established

(Antigua Observer) Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Mark Phillips has announced the re-establishment of the Guyana People’s Militia (GPM) , in keeping with the policy of the six month old administration. Phillips said…

PM Harris Hosts New Year’s Gala

(ZIZ News) -- It was a night of elegance, on Saturday, as hundreds of persons gathered at the Marriott Resort to celebrate the New Year with Prime Minister, the Hon Dr. Timothy Harris at his New Year's Gala. Government officials, other…

Conserve Water For 2016

(ZIZ News) -- After nearly one week of non-stop water supply, the Water Services Department will resume water rationing on Monday. Acting Manager Denison Paul, told ZIZ News the suspension couldn’t be maintained as water levels are too…

More Commendations For Nevisian Winners

(ZIZ News) -- The island of Nevis has been in the spotlight over the last few days for the accomplishments of its residents during Sugar Mas 44. The National Senior Calypso Crown is in Nevis for a second consecutive year after Oscar “King…

Burglary is a Crime of Opportunity, Says Head of CID

(ZIZ News) – Head of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Superintendent Charles Smithen is calling on residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to "take away the opportunity and the chances of…

Small Axe Band “Four Peats” as Road March Champs

(ZIZ News) – The Small Axe Band has won the Carnival Road March title for the fourth consecutive time. With its catchy song, “Pepper Dem”, the Small Axe Band will hold bragging rights as the top band in St. Kitts and Nevis for another…

Police Investigating Shootings

(ZIZ News) – Just days after the Acting Police Commissioner, Stafford Liburd, praised residents of and visitors to St. Kitts and Nevis for their behaviour during Carnival, the force’s Public Relations Department is reporting that the…