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Regional Testing Day gives residents an opportunity to find out their HIV status
On Friday St. Kitts and Nevis will take part in regional testing day allowing residents to find out their HIV status.
National AIDS Programme Coordinator, Gardenia Destang-Richardson, said the testing will be free, confidential and fast;…
Culturama Secretariat launches C42, introduces contestants
NIA -- Chairman of the Nevis Culturama Committee Deborah Tyrell praised the founders of the Culturama festival and the patrons for Culturama 2016 as groups who take a chance to create something they believe in and in so doing, leave behind…
National Men’s Council meeting
(ZIZ News) — Men in the Federation are being invited to join the National Men’s Council which will be set up to advocate for the rights of men, men’s role in decision-making and how men function in society.
The first meeting is scheduled…
PEP participants living with disabilities present handmade craft items to Bishop Hepburn
Bishop Matthew Hepburn of the Word of Life New Testament Church of God on Central Street in Basseterre and members of his congregation decided to give fathers a treat on Father’s Day, Sunday June 19, an event that proceeded exceedingly…
Nevis Culture Minister Brantley officially launches Culturama 42
NIA -- Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Culture Hon. Mark Brantley gave Nevisians, what he termed, the licence to go out and enjoy themselves, as he officially launched the start of Culturama 42 (C42). The annual festival is Nevis’…
NCC holds prayer service for God’s protection during 2016 hurricane season
NIA -- The Nevis Christian Council (NCC) in collaboration with the Nevis Island Administration held its prayer service for God’s protection during the 2016 hurricane season at the War Memorial Square in Charlestown on June 17, 2016. Rev.…
Seven nationals awarded
(ZIZ News) -- Seven nationals have been recognized and awarded for their contributions to national development.
An investiture ceremony was held at Government House on Tuesday morning to present the individuals with national awards.
The…
Firearm seized at RLB leads to conviction
(RSCNPF) Richard Westin a resident of Kentucky, USA pleaded guilty to filing a false customs declaration and importation of a weapon, at his court appearance on Friday (June 17). He was fined $10,000.00EC to be paid by June 21, or if in…
Warner Park preparation
(ZIZ News) -- Work has begun at Warner Park to transform the area into the grounds of the 20th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival.
At a press conference last week, Chairman of Production Adrian Lam said there would be a slight delay in the…
Department of Culture hosts dance workshop
(ZIZ News) -- In a joint effort to sharpen the skills of teachers and instructors in the Performing Arts field, The Department of Culture has teamed up with The Edna Manley Visual and Performing Arts College in Jamaica to host a dance…
Department of Marine Resources receives gift of fishing vessel from Government of Japan
(SKNIS): In a brief ceremony today, a representative from NBK Corporation out of Japan, handed over the keys to the fishing vessel “FV Transformation” to the Department of Marine Resources. The fishing vessel will aid in conducting training…
Nevis Premier represents SKN at CBI conference in Geneva
NIA -- Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory returns to the Federation on June 18, 2016, from Geneva, where he represented Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. The Hon. Timothy Harris, at a Citizenship by Investment and International…
Two confirmed and twelve others selected to wear higher rank
(RSCNPF): In a promotion ceremony at the Headquarters of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force on Friday (June 17), two (2) officers were confirmed into their current rank, and twelve (12) others were promoted to higher rank.…
SKN expresses profound sorrow to USA over Orlando tragedy
NIA -- St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Mark Brantley expressed profound sorrow and regret on behalf of the government and people of the Federation, for what he described as the senseless loss of life in the tragic…
Police K-9 plays key role in international events hosting
(RSCNPF): This week, St. Kitts and Nevis hosted the Tri-Series cricket championship, and for an event such as this, venue and spectator security are top priorities. Leading the charge to ensure this security is the Royal St. Christopher and…