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Remembrance Day Service
(ZIZ News)-- On Sunday, St. Kitts and Nevis paid tribute to nationals who fought and died in World Wars I and II.
The National Day of Remembrance was observed with a wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial or Cenotaph on the Bay Road.…
2014 Tourism Experience Awards
(ZIZ News)-- The movers and shakers of St. Kitts’ tourism sector were deservedly recognized on Saturday for their contribution to the growth of the sector.
Nine individuals and businesses were awarded for their positive impact on the…
Update on Weather Conditions affecting the Federation
The Flash flood warning that was issued earlier has been downgraded to a Flash Flood Watch and is valid from 2pm until 8 pm this evening. This is due to a few light to moderate scattered showers possible this evening.
The upper level…
National Survey to Improve Children’s Oral Hygiene
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Dental Department in the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), will be conducting an oral health survey during the month of November.
Chief Dental…
Educators Benefit from Critical Thinking Workshop
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Inter-American Teacher Educator Network (ITEN) of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) recently teamed up with the Ministry of Education to hold a workshop…
Sustainable Land Management is of significance to SKN
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- St. Kitts and Nevis will be better able to manage Climate Change and Sustainable Land Management (SLM) due to assistance from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Mission and the European…
Dr. Terrence Drew tells Diabetic patients how to live long lives
(ZIZ News) -- Dr. Terrence Drew was among the panelists on the most recent edition of ZIZ’s The Round Table which discussed Diabetes in the Federation.
During his discourse, Dr. Drew said while diabetes is a very serious disease, it is not…
Marcella Liburd is new chair of PANCAP
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) --The Federation’s Minister of Health, the Hon. Marcella Liburd is the new of PANCAP – the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS.
Minister Liburd’s election by her Caribbean colleagues took place at…
PM confirms that Amory Requested Financing from National Bank
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister of St. Kitts-Nevis, Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, has confirmed a ZIZ news item where it was reported that Nevis’ Premier, Hon. Vance Amory, recently wrote Dr. Douglas once again seeking help in acquiring funds…
Manufacturing Strategy Launched
(ZIZ News) -- The government has unveiled a new plan to boost the competitiveness of the local manufacturing sector.
Government and manufacturing officials gathered at the Marriott Resort on Tuesday for the official launch of the National…
Ministry of Education enters Mediation Process with Teachers’ Union
(SKNIS) -- The Ministry of Education has decided to enter into mediation to seek advice on the way forward for the Basseterre High School.
According to Chief Education Officer Clarice Cotton, mediation was the next step according to the…
Healthcare Officials Volunteer to work in Ebola Unit
(ZIZ News) -- Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Martin has described health care workers' decision to volunteer to work on the frontline to fight Ebola as encouraging.
Dr. Martin said on Tuesday that medical officers are likely to be…
“Heart of 7 Fitness Trail” hailed as an excellent initiative
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Emphasing that the wealth of a nation is the health its people, Dr. Vance Gilbert said the fitness of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis and especially those who live in the area from Ottleys to Belle Vue “is…
MONC trial to be heard by a new judge says Astaphan
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Attorney Anthony Astaphan is standing by the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Hon. Curtis Martin and the Attorney General, the Hon. Jason Hamilton to appeal the judgment of Justice Darshan Ramdhani,…
Top Scholars 2014 Announced
(ZIZ News) -- Three young women from Nevis have taken top honours in this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).
Earlier today the Caribbean Examination Council announced that Chloe Williams and Imani Caines of the Nevis…