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Ebola Readiness Working Group Established
(ZIZ News) -- As part of the national response to international Ebola concerns the government has established a St. Kitts-Nevis Ebola Readiness Working Group.
The group is a sub-section of the St. Kitts Nevis National Disaster Mitigation…
Nisbett: There is an Urgent need to change approach to 21st Century Crimes
(ZIZ News) -- The nation’s Justice and Legal Affairs Minister, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett told attendees to Wednesday’s Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financial Terrorism Seminar that there was an urgent requirement for a radical change to…
Man Shot and Killed
(ZIZ News) – Police are investigating a shooting incident in West Bourne Ghaut that has left a young man dead.
Reports indicate that the victim is Alston Mitcham, said to be in his twenties.
According to reports, just after 8 am Mitcham…
Lawmakers to debate 8 bills when National Assembly meets on Friday
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Eight bills will be debated when the St. Kitts and Nevis National meets on Friday.
According to the Order Paper from Mr. Jose Lloyd, the Clerk of the lawmaking body, Prime Minister and Minister responsible…
Legal Affairs Minister addresses 2014 AML/CFT Seminar
(ZIZ News) -- The regulatory framework of St. Kitts and Nevis has been stripped down in some areas and bolstering of other areas.
This is according to Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett who spoke during Tuesday…
C.O.P. says Nevis has the officers it needs to get the job done
(ZIZ News) -- Commissioner of Police Dr. Celvin G. Walwyn says Nevis is equipped with the right number of police officers to protect the island and its residents.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Stevenson Manners, the Commissioner…
C.O.P. rejects claims that Nevis officers would be removed
(ZIZ News) -- Commissioner of Police Dr. Celvin G. Walwyn has completely rejected claims that plans are afoot to remove senior officers on Nevis whom he could not influence.
Dr. Walwyn said he was responsible for recommending that an…
Federation featured at Citizenship by Investment & International Residence Summit
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas is among international leaders attending a Citizenship by Investment & International Residence Summit in London, the British…
Sweet Lime: PEP boosts tourism industry
Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 21, 2014) -- Kittitian culinary arts master, Mr Keith Hobson, has experienced the highs and lows of the Federation’s tourism industry, and is thanking the People Employment Programme (PEP) for positioning him…
Liburd expresses sympathy to families who lost loved ones over the weekend
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Parliamentarian, the Hon. Marcella Liburd has expressed sympathy at the sudden passing of Leon “Cheesy” Liburd.
In a Facebook posting Saturday, Miss. Liburd, the Minister of…
Inland Revenue Week 2014
(ZIZ News) – Inland Revenue Week 2014 is being celebrated under the theme “Creating an Alliance for Greater Tax Compliance.”
Senior Tax Inspector, Sonia Boddie said her department will use the week to give back to taxpayers and build…
Minister Phillip boasts of Housing Achievements
(ZIZ News) -- Parliamentary Representative for Constituency Number Four, the Hon. Glenn Phillip said he is working hard for the residents of that constituency, particularly in the area of housing.
Speaking at the opening of his…
PM Douglas chairs special meeting of CDB in Barbados
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has chaired a special meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).
The meeting in Bridgetown, Barbados, reviewed CDB’s…
St. Kitts and Nevis leads in exports to the United States for 8 straight months
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- For the eight consecutive month, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to be the leading exporter of goods and services to the United States from the OECS and Barbados.
According to foreign trade…
Police Sgt. Edwards earns Historic Distinction
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Sergeant Shorna Edwards has achieved many milestones during her 21 year career in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and that continued in early October during the funeral for WPC Avis…