2016

(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Lindsay Grant says the 20th Annual St. Kitts Musical Festival will be providing an opportunity for youth to be exposed to the stage and all of its aspects. During Wednesday’s press conference…

(SKNIS): The rights of men, men’s role in decision-making and how men function in society are some of the matters that will be addressed by the National Men’s Council once established at the first committee meeting which is rescheduled to…

Republican Donald Trump has said he would like people on terror watch lists to be prevented from buying guns, in the wake of the Orlando shootings. The presumptive presidential nominee tweeted that he would meet the National Rifle…

The French ambassador to Moscow has been summoned to the Russian foreign ministry after sharp criticism of policing at the Euro 2016 tournament. "Further stoking of anti-Russian sentiments... could significantly aggravate the atmosphere in…

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is investigating the police shooting of four civilians yesterday afternoon. The initial report from police is that the four men were shot during a confrontation with lawmen in Old…

The Ministry of Health has condemned those responsible for recording and circulating a video showing two mentally challenged people being ordered to perform sexual acts, for a bottle of soda. The video has been posted on social media.…

Tear gas has been used against football fans in Lille amid reports of renewed clashes at the Euro 2016 tournament. It has not been made clear which team's fans were involved. England fans have gathered in the city ahead of their match in…

Cristiano Ronaldo has been called a "bad loser" and "petty" for criticising Euro 2016 opponents Iceland following Tuesday's 1-1 draw. The Portugal captain hit out at Iceland's lack of ambition during the Group F game and accused them of…

(ZIZ News) -- With the 20th St. Kitts Music Festival about a week away, several preliminary events will be kicking into high gear over the next few days. Music Festival organizers hosted a press conference at the tourism ministry’s…

(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Tourism the Hon. Lindsay Grant has re-emphasized the statement that the St. Kitts Music Festival’s main goal was to promote the Federation on the international scene and not necessarily to turn a profit. During…

(RSCNPF): This week, St. Kitts and Nevis hosted the Tri-Series cricket championship, and for an event such as this, venue and spectator security are top priorities. Leading the charge to ensure this security is the Royal St. Christopher and…

NIA -- St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Mark Brantley expressed profound sorrow and regret on behalf of the government and people of the Federation, for what he described as the senseless loss of life in the tragic…

American authorities involved in the FIFA corruption investigation may also be looking into the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) and the disappearance of funds from the Zürich-based football headquarters to CIFA when Jeffrey Webb…

Russia will be thrown out of Euro 2016 if their fans cause further trouble, says European governing body Uefa. The Russians have also been fined 150,000 euro (£119,000) following violent scenes at the game against England in Marseille on…

The man who killed a French police couple at their home near Paris was acting on an order from so-called Islamic State (IS) to "kill infidels", officials say. Larossi Abballa, who was killed in a shootout with police, was loyal to IS…