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Police investigate multiple shooting incidents
(ZIZ News) -- The Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is currently investigating a shooting incident in Basseterre that resulted in the death of 32 year old Khoy Jeffers of New Road Housing Project.
According to a police statement the shooting…
Deputy PM Richards tells teachers to enjoy vacation and prepare for challenges of a new school term
(SKNIS): Teachers across St. Kitts and Nevis have been wished a restful summer vacation but were also charged to prepare for the challenges of the new school year.
During Thursday’s (June 30) sitting of the Federal Parliament, Deputy Prime…
SKN monitoring Brexit
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris says St. Kitts Nevis is closely monitoring Britain’s exit from the European Union and what effects it may have on the Caribbean.
During his press conference on Wednesday Dr. Harris…
Trevis Belle awarded Queen’s Young Leader by Queen Elizabeth II
(ZIZ News) -- Nineteen year old Trevis Belle is back in St. Kitts after being honoured with The Queen’s Young Leader Award by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace on Thursday June 23.
Upon returning from his…
Powell: artists will be paid
(ZIZ News) -- Chairman of the artist selection committee, Jonel Powell says local artists will not have any issues about being paid for their performance on the 20th annual St. Kitts Music Festival.
In an interview with ZIZ, Powell said…
Shooting in St. Paul’s
(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a shooting incident in St. Paul’s that has left 19 year old male resident of Willet’s wounded.
The shooting occurred at around 11.50pm on Tuesday.
According to a police statement initial…
Government of National Unity intends to nominate Honourable Michael Perkins as House Speaker
(PRESS SEC) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris announced today, Wednesday, June 29th, 2016, that the Government of National Unity intends to nominate Senator the Honourable Anthony Michael Perkins as Speaker of the St. Kitts…
Phipps clears the air
(ZIZ News) -- Minister of State with Responsibility for Health, the Hon Wendy Phipps has cleared the air on the nature of the research project at the JNF General Hospital.
She made the comments during the Prime Minister’s press conference…
Minister Grant impressed with 20th Annual St Kitts Music Festival
(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Tourism, The Hon. Lindsay Grant says he's impressed with the staging of the 20th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival.
During Saturday’s final performances by the various International Artistes at Warner Park, Minister…
St. Kitts goes viral
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts Nevis has gone viral.
According to an article written by ZIZ correspondent Patrice Harris, St. Kitts and Nevis made global headlines for arresting American rapper 50 Cent for indecent language following his…
Response to stem cell controversy
(ZIZ News) — In response to the controversy surrounding alleged stem cell research at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, newly appointed Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cameron Wilkinson made a statement on ZIZ radio and television on…
Nevis Culture Minister calls for farmer’s help to remove grazing animals from park at Pinneys
NIA -- Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Culture Hon. Mark Brantley is calling on animal owners whose cows have been grazing freely at the site of the proposed park at Pinney’s to tether their animals elsewhere.
In an interview with…
Powell talks about 50 Cent
(ZIZ News) -- A senior Music Festival official has shed some light on allegations surrounding fifty cent’s performance and his arrest.
Chairman of the Artists Selection Committee, Jonel Powell told ziz that 50 Cent, whose real name is…
Historic investiture ceremony will make Sir Kennedy Simmonds SKN’s only living National Hero
(PRESS SEC) – At a historic investiture ceremony on Tuesday, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will pay tribute to Dr. the Rt. Excellent and the Rt. Honourable Sir Kennedy Simmonds, as well as Officer of the Most Excellent…
Shooting at Frigate Bay; two wounded
(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a shooting incident at frigate bay, early Monday morning that left two persons wounded.
According to reports, shots were fired near Breeze Bar at Frigate Bay sometime after 2 am.
Two persons…