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US Resident says Residents have a lot to be proud of

(ZIZ News) -- “Best of luck to the new government in their quest for equality throughout the island," was the message of John Abruscato, a Texas resident who spends several months of the year on St. Kitts. In an interview with ZIZ News,…

New Foreign Affairs Minister wants Travel Restrictions removed

(ZIZ News) -- Nationals of St. Kitts-Nevis have the assurance that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of the Hon. Mark Brantley, will seek to remove travel advisories that are currently in place for the country. Speaking…

Director of PAHO Dr. Carissa Etienne visits Federation

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Dr. Carissa Etienne along with Country Programme Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Dr. Godfrey Xeureb are currently in the Federation…

PM Harris Pledges a New Beginning for SKN

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2015 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Timothy Sylvester Harris took the opportunity during his public swearing-in ceremony on Sunday (February 22) to thank his friends and colleagues for their…

CMO warns against Over-Prescribing Antibiotics

(ZIZ News) -- Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Patrick Martin says the poor judgment of some health professionals is contributing to the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses. He told ZIZ that some doctors over-prescribe…

PM meets with Venezuelan Officials

(ZIZ News) -- The governments of St. Kitts-Nevis and Venezuela, on Sunday, strengthened ties as a visiting delegation paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris. The group was led by Venezuela’s Minister of External…

Full Cabinet of Ministers Sworn-in

(ZIZ News) -- The full Federal Cabinet of ministers was revealed to the Nation and thousands of persons abroad during Sunday's swearing-in ceremony at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium. The Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris will, for the next five…

Police Updates (February 23, 2015)

(ZIZ News) -- Arrests Victor Flemming of Five Ways Guest House was formally charged and cautioned for Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm, which was committed on 10th January 2015. He was later remanded to Her Majesty's Prison.…

Government’s Full Cabinet to be Sworn in on Sunday

The highly anticipated swearing-in of the Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis is set for Sunday . This comes four days after Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris was sworn in at Government House in the presence of political colleagues, family…

C.M.O. dispels rumours about the “Superbug”

(ZIZ News) -- Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Patrick Martin has addressed concerns surrounding an Antibiotic Resistant Bacterium that has been making headlines in the U.S. media. Dubbed the “Superbug”, the bacterium C.R.E. or…

Digicel donates to Special Olympics Committee

(ZIZ News) -- On Friday morning, telecommunications company Digicel pledged its support of the island’s special olympians when Chief Executive Officer Johnny Ingle presented a cheque to the group. Ingle said his company is pleased to be…

Attorney General denies rumours

(ZIZ News) -- New Attorney General, the Hon. Vincent Byron denied rumours that civil servants were asked to leave Government Headquarters on Thursday. He made the statement during a report on the first day (Thursday) of government…