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Collaborative approach taken to improve security, grow economy
(PRESS SEC) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and members of his Cabinet met with officials from the St. Kitts-Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce on Thursday, April 28th for a roundtable discussion on the economy and…
PM Harris holds discussions With U.S. Department of the Treasury
(SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, who is in Washington D.C. to attend the United States-Caribbean-Central American (US-CCA) Energy Summit in Washington D.C. from May 3-4, 2016, is holding…
Illegal drugs seized during search at RLB
(RSCNPF): A search of arriving luggage and persons at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport by officers of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise Department on Sunday night (May 01) has resulted in the seizure of a quantity of a white…
Man charged in discovery of cache of stolen goods
(RSCNPF): Allan Broadbelt a resident of Bath village has been formally charged and cautioned for the offences of House Breaking and Larceny committed between 19-20 July 2014 in Farms Estate Nevis.
The charges stem from the discovery of a…
Special Olympians receive $12,000 donation
(ZIZ News) -- The athletes who participated in the Special Olympics were the beneficiaries of an EC $12,000 dollar donation courtesy of The CFBC Jenkins Cohort 4 Leadership Team during an award ceremony held at Government House on Saturday.…
Special Olympics Award Ceremony
(ZIZ News) -- Government officials, parents, guardians and supporters gathered at Government House on Saturday night for Special Olympics award ceremony.
The event was held to celebrate the achievement of athletes who took part in the…
Police investigating fatal stabbing in Sandy Point
(RSCNPF): The Violent Crime Unit is currently investigating a stabbing incident in Sandy Point that resulted in the death of one person.
The investigations have revealed that about 7.00pm on Saturday (April 30), an altercation occurred…
St. Kitts and Nevis experiencing world class vaccination coverage rate
(SKNIS): Minister of Health, Honourable Eugene Hamilton has described the vaccination coverage rate of St. Kitts and Nevis as “world class” during the last sitting of National Assembly, held April 27, 2016.
He was at the time acknowledging…
Government condemns irresponsible statements by the opposition concerning Labour Day March
(PRESS SEC) – The Government roundly condemns the boldfaced lies and irresponsible statements being bandied out by the leadership of the opposition St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party in relation to the upcoming Labour Day March.
The Chief…
Stress relief fair
(ZIZ News) -- Relieving stress was the focus of a rally held at the independence square on Thursday in observance of World Day of Health and Safety at Work.
The Department Of Labour joined the international labour community in…
Capacity Building workshop for Ministry’ Staff with use of Assessment Tool
(ZIZ News) — Representatives of the Ministry of Community Development, Gender Affairs and Social Services in both St. Kitts and Nevis took part in a four-day Risk Assessment and Mental Health Screening workshop made possible by the OECS…
Customs Hosts Brokers Training Programme
(ZIZ News) -- Friday wrapped up a 3-day Customs Brokers Training workshop at OTI’s Conference room that focused on topics such as International Trade Sanctions, Border Control & Agency Functions and the Valuation of goods.
Customs…
ROC (Taiwan) takes initiative to bring relief to water consumers in St. Kitts and Nevis
(ZIZ News) — The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has donated EC $620,000 to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure to help bring relief to consumers impacted by the ongoing drought-like conditions.
During a brief ceremony at…
National Switch Day carried out as part of Vaccination Week
Eulynis Browne Coordinator of Community Nursing Services (center) flanked by athletes promoting "Go for the Gold, Get Vaccinated"
(SKNIS): April 26, was dubbed by the Community Health Services in the Ministry of Health as “National Switch…
OECS Council of Ministers meeting on youth strategy
(ZIZ Newsroom) — OECS Ministers for Youth and Social Development, Directors of Youth and Presidents of National Youth Councils are meeting at the Marriott Resort for a two-day regional discussion on advancing a strategy for youth…