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$10 million allocated for building a brand new BHS
(SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Honorable Shawn Richards, announced at the July 25th, 2016 “Discussions for Prosperity”, town hall meeting, held at the Newtown Community Centre, that $10 million have been allocated…
ROC (Taiwan), through SimplyHelp, donates childhood items to the Ministry of Education
(SKNIS): The Republic of China (Taiwan) has once again lent its helping hand, through the charitable organization SimplyHelp, to donate a number of items to the Ministry of Education that will benefit children in need.
The items were…
Police confiscate illegal gun and ammo
(ZIZ News) -- The police have confiscated another illegal gun and matching ammunition.
According to a police statement a search of a property in Needsmust Estates on Monday, (July 25th has resulted in the seizure of the nineteenth firearm…
CMO on water recall
(ZIZ News) -- In a statement to the media, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Cameron Wilkinson confirmed that recent tests done by the Bureau of Standards show that the Island Purified Water brand of water has failed tests for coliform…
Miss Venus Model Alsanarda Hanley warmly welcomed home
(SKNIS): Some of Government’s most senior officials in the Ministry of Culture gave Alsanarda Hanley a special welcome home on Sunday (July 24), as she returned to St. Kitts and Nevis as the newly crowned Miss Venus Model Caribbean Pageant…
Police investigating shooting incident on Cardin Avenue
(ZIZ News) -- The Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting incident on Cardin Avenue that has resulted in the death of a young man.
Dead is 22 year old Cleveland Berkley a male resident of the area.
The shooting occurred at around…
Nevis man shot and killed
(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a homicide in Nevis where a fish vendor was shot and killed.
ZIZ understands that Gary Claxton was shot in Jessups around 3pm in what was an apparent robbery.
The police say he was pronounced…
Ministry of Health endorses MRI services provided by local private foundation
(SKNIS): Senator and Minister of State responsible for Health, Honourable Wendy Phipps, has informed that at least 150 individuals have accessed the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services provided by the St. Kitts Biomedical Research…
15-year-old hosts “Camp Shana”
(ZIZ News) — 15 year old Adele Archibald Is offering what she refers to as an innovative, creative, informative, involving and fun experience geared at building self confidence.
Her brainchild, Camp Shana began a year ago when Archibald…
Deadline nears to submit theme for Independence 33
(SKNIS): The 2016 Independence Planning Committee, led by Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender Affairs and Social Services, the Honourable Senator Wendy Phipps, is urging nationals and citizens alike to…
PM Harris, who is OECS Authority Chairman, attends OECS-related meetings in Antigua
(PRESS SEC) – OECS Authority Chairman, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, today, Thursday, July 21st, 2016, attended the meeting of the OECS Assembly. The OECS Assembly meeting was held in Antigua and Barbuda’s Parliament…
Boys Mentorship Programme aims to develop mentees into strong and productive males
(SKNIS): A Boys Mentorship Programme is a new initiative of the Department of Gender Affairs, which was launched on Thursday, July 21, at a ceremony held at the Customs and Excise Conference Room.
The Programme is starting with 10 boys…
Weekes on embracing the CSME
(ZIZ News) -- The Director of Trade in the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Jasmine Weekes is calling on nationals to embrace the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
Weekes said although people who are…
Hon. Mark Brantley on recent violence
(ZIZ News) -- Acting Minister of National Security Hon. Mark Brantley issued a statement on Friday in light of the recent spate of violence across the federation including a shooting incident Thursday evening that left 2 persons dead and…
Police investigating shooting incident at Thibou Avenue
(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday evening at Upper Thibou Avenue that has left two people dead.
Dead are Kyle Allen of Thibou Avenue and Cleon Gilbert of Cayon.
The police say a group…