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Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash

(ZIZ News) - The police are investigating the circumstances that led up to a fatal motorcycle accident on Wednesday afternoon. According to police reports, sometime after 3pm on Wednesday, Shaquille Bertie of Paradise Estate, Nevis was…

Kittitian Named General Manager of Best Western

(ZIZ News) - Renee Stevens of Sandy Point has been named the General Manager of the newly-constructed Best Western Hotel in Lacombe Alberta, Canada. Stevens' career in the hospitality industry began in 2005 when she was employed at the St.…

Share Your Fire Safety Tips, Says Permanent Secretary Petty

(ZIZ News) - Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Osmond Petty, says programs such as Fire Summer Safety, are of extreme importance. Petty was at the time speaking at the opening ceremony of the Fire Safety Summer…

UVI to Introduce PhD Course

(ZIZ News) - The University of the Virgin Islands is gearing up to expand its programs. Linda Smith, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Affairs at the University of the Virgin Islands, said in January the university will make the big…

Culturama Opens On Thursday

(ZIZ News) -- The activities for Culturama 41 get into high gear this weekend following the official opening ceremony on Thursday. The event will be held at the Charlestown Waterfront and will feature appearances by the Mr and Miss Talented…

13th Annual Summer Safety Program Underway

(ZIZ News) -- The St. Kitts-Nevis Fire and Rescue Services' 13th Annual Summer Safety Program got underway on Wednesday morning at the Basseterre Fire Station with an official opening ceremony. Education Official, Dr. Michael Blake advised…

Thinkers Wanted

(ZIZ News) -- The organizers of a unique problem-solving event are calling on everyone to join the discussions. Monday night's edition of ZIZ's "The Round Table" focused on the OECS Business Solutions Think Tank and Hackathon which is…

Geothermal Plans For St. Kitts

(ZIZ News) -- Minister Responsible for Energy, the Hon Ian Liburd says the government is taking steps to explore tapping into geothermal energy for St. Kitts. Minister Liburd noted that geothermal energy exploration is already underway on…

Drowning in Sandy Point

(ZIZ News) -- Residents of Sandy Point are still coming to grips with the tragic drowning of a young man. According to reports, 15-year-old Jovan Eddy and a few friends went for a swim at Pump Bay in Fig Tree, Sandy Point when he drowned.…

Adams Takes Bronze at Pan Am Games

(ZIZ News) - Antoine Adams raced his way to his first individual medal at a global meet Thursday evening, when he took the bronze medal in the 100m finals of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. After placing second in his heat, Adams copped the…

Minister Pledges to Advance the Energy Sector

(ZIZ News) – Minister Responsible for Energy, the Hon Ian Liburd has outlined the government’s plans to advance the nation’s energy sector by reducing expenditure and exploring alternate energy sources. During the Prime Minister’s press…

Rotary Holds Successful Prostate Screenings

(ZIZ News) – The Rotary Club of St. Kitts in partnership with the Lodge Group held its 2nd annual Free Prostate Screening at the Masonic Lodge at Taylor's Range. Director of Public Relations for the Rotary Club of St. Kitts, Natalie John…

100 Days of Unity

(ZIZ News) – The accomplishments of the Team Unity government have been put into the spotlight in a new feature presentation. “Team Unity’s First 100 Days in Government” is an SKNIS production that takes a look back at the achievements of…

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Honours Contributors

(ZIZ News) – The Chamber of Industry and Commerce, on Saturday, recognised the economic contributions made by three important individuals and partners of St. Kitts and Nevis. During the 32nd annual Private Sector Banquet, held at the St.…