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Sugar Workers’ Restoration Fund (SWRF) Secretariat Now Open
(ZIZ News) - Former employees of the St. Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Corporation are one step closer to receiving a gratuitous payment for their years of service to the country's once booming sugar industry.
On Monday morning, Prime…
Statement by Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, Prime Minister, on the New Appointment of the Acting…
Fellow Citizens and Residents, it is my duty to report to you on a significant development of national interest.
The Honourable Attorney General Vincent Byron and I met with Sir Edmund Lawrence yesterday, Monday, May 18, 2015, at…
His Excellency Tapley Seaton swears to uphold High Standards
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- His Excellency S. W. Tapley Seaton Q.C. promised to “uphold the high standards of office,” as he was sworn in as Acting Governor General, at Government Headquarters, this morning (May 19.)
“I pledge that to…
PM Harris: True separation of Powers enriches Democracy…Team Unity to build New Parliament in First…
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris announced that his administration has made the true separation of the Legislative and Executive branches of government a policy priority.
This he disclosed less than one…
Prime Minister Reveals Plans for New Parliament Building
(ZIZ News) - Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has made public his desire to see the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis be housed in its own building.
This was revealed, last Thursday, during the Prime Minister's…
Sir Dwight: Region has much to be Proud Of
(ZIZ News) -- The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Sir K. Dwight Venner said the Caribbean is a unique destination that everyone should be proud of.
Sir Dwight cited a number of global concerns, including racism in America…
Nevisian Male Shot and Killed
ZIZ News -- Wayne Ferlance, a resident of Mount Lily, Nevis is the country’s 15th homicide victim of 2015.
ZIZ News confirmed that Ferlance, who is reported to be in his late thirties, was killed at his home in the wee hours of Monday…
Scholarship Opportunities for Children of First Responders
(ZIZ News) - Children of first responders and administrators in the region are being given the opportunity to benefit from scholarships funded by the Motorola Solutions Foundation.
Mike deVente, Vice President of North America Channels at…
Taiwan and Local Government Partner to Train Healthcare Staff in Hospital Information System
(ZIZ News) - The more than three decade long relationship between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to bear fruit as this week, several residents were trained in Hospital Information Systems.…
Amalgamated Security Services Offers $20 Million in Finance Funding
(ZIZ News) - Police Commissioners across the region have been offered access to a value of US$20 million in finance funding by Amalgamated Security Services.
The offer was made by Chairman and C.E.O. of Amalgamated Security Services,…
SKELEC Expands Service Offerings to Accommodate Customers
(ZIZ News) - SKELEC, the main electricity company on St. Kitts, is expanding its service offerings to customers.
This week, the company's Chief Executive Officer, Cartwright Farrell, announced that they now accept electronic bill payments.…
Governor General’s Deputy Delivers Throne Speech
(ZIZ News) - The Governor General's Deputy, Tapley Seaton Q.C. said Team Unity, during its first term in office, will focus on putting people first.
While presenting the Throne Speech during the sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday…
Opening of National Assembly; Speaker Brand Pledges to be a Model of Good Governance
(ZIZ News) -- History was made in St. Kitts and Nevis when the country witnessed the opening of the National Assembly under the Team Unity-led government.
Dozens of people lined Church Street, on Thursday morning, eager to witness the…
Green Valley Festival Gearing Up
(ZIZ News) The Green Valley Festival, which is in its 19th year, is again gearing up to present a wide range of activities.
Chairperson of the 2015 Green Valley Organizing Committee, Jerome Isaac, said the Festival, which will be held…
Vybzing Youth Forum Underway, Youth Minister Richards Praised By CDB Official
(ZIZ News) The Vybzing Youth Forum, one of the activities leading up to the Caribbean Development Bank's (CDB) Board of Governors Meeting, commenced on Wednesday as the Bank keeps its pledge to support young people.
Speaking ahead of the…