2016

(ZIZ News) – “Allow me to give special congratulations to King Astro, Miss Neila Jones and King Invincible Terron Webb for all making history and trodding along a path rarely travelled," were the words of Nevis’ Premier, the Hon. Vance…

The authorities in Dubai are trying to find out what caused a spectacular fire to engulf a 63-storey luxury hotel in the city centre on New Year's Eve. After battling for more than 20 hours, firefighters appear to have extinguished most of…

Natalie Cole, whose hit songs included the duet Unforgettable with her father Nat "King" Cole, has died aged 65. The Grammy-winning singer died on Thursday night at a hospital in Los Angeles, her publicist told the Associated Press news…

(ZIZ News) -- It was a sea of colour and revelry on Friday afternoon as hundreds of mas players filled the streets of Basseterre in the Grand Carnival Parade. The event is normally regarded as the highlight of street activities and…

(ZIZ News) – Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he is expecting a busy transfer window at Arsenal in January, which may include a move for Basel Midfielder Mohamed Elneny. Arsenal is said to be closing in on a move for the 23-year-old…

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris has wished the citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis a happy 2016, in his New Year’s Address, the first in his capacity as the Federation’s Prime Minister. Dr. Harris said several new…

(ZIZ News) -- The 2016 New Year’s Address of Nevis’ Premier, the Hon. Vance Amory began with words of hope and encouragement to that island’s citizens then sought to highlight some of the accomplishments in 2015. The Nevisian leader…

(ZIZ News) -- The awardees for the 2016 New Year’s Honours have been revealed. On Thursday, ZIZ learnt that Her Majesty the Queen had consented to the appointment of four citizens for the 2016 Order of the British Empire. Bishop Kelvin C.…

(ZIZ News) – Shimron Hetmyer has been named Captain of the West Indies team, for the upcoming International Cricket Council’s Under-19 World Cup 2016. The top-order batsman will play in the tournament for the second time. He was a member…

(ZIZ News) – Downtown Basseterre was filled with colour as hundreds of school children took part in the 2015 Junior Carnival Parade. In previous years, the parade was divided into sections based on schools or zones, but this year, students…

(ZIZ News) – The recent handover of several vehicles from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the St. Kitts and Nevis Government will serve to improve efficiency in the public sector. Four of the six vehicles promised were…

(ZIZ News) – The last of the calypso competitions for Sugar Mas 44 came to a close on Wednesday evening, as Shango the Calypsonian proved he is the Best of the Rest while Queen Kibi walked away the winner of the Female Bacchanal…