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“I Reduce” Campaign to encourage ban on plastic bags

(ZIZ News) -- Earth Week SKN stakeholders sat down at a press conference at the OAS Headquarters on Monday, to discuss methods of preserving our surroundings across the federation. One of the focal points addressed was the need to reduce…

Carnival committee shows appreciation to prisoners

(ZIZ News) -- On Tuesday the National Carnival Committee showed appreciation to inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison for their contribution to the success of Sugar Mas 44. Chairman of the committee Noah Mills said the prisoners played a major…

Government invests heavily to enhance police telecoms

(SKNIS): Communication between elements of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force operating in the field is expected to be much clearer with the installation of a Digital Radio System. At his monthly press conference on Wednesday…

Nevis Premier issues statement following weekend violence

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (April 18, 2016) -- The following is a statement by Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory dated April 18, 2016. It is with much sadness that I send this message to the people of the Federation, in general, and to the…

Suspect arrested for weekend homicide on Nevis

(ZIZ News) -- A police official has confirmed that one person has been arrested for the shooting death of Vincy Ferlance in Nevis. According to reports the incident took place on Saturday April 16 at Pinney’s Beach. The police say a…

Trough system not likely to alleviate drought conditions

(ZIZ News) — A trough system is currently affecting the northern Leeward Islands including St. Kitts, bringing with it cloudy conditions and light to moderate rainfall. ZIZ spoke with Senior Meteorological Officer Elmo Burke who explained…

Premier Amory statement on violence in Nevis

(ZIZ News) — Following a weekend of violence on Nevis, Premier Hon. Vance Amory issued a statement to the nation, denouncing violence in the Federation and appealing to all to work together to stop criminal activity. “This call is for us…

Border Security at the fore of meeting with Customs & Excise

(PRESS SEC) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, accompanied by Cabinet Secretary and former Head of the Public and Police Service Commissions, Mrs. Josephine Huggins, is leading a series of meetings as part of the…

Music Fest Jump Off

(ZIZ News) -- The activities leading up to the 20th annual St. Kitts Music Festival officially began with a Music Festival Jump Off on Friday evening at The Circus. Several local acts took to the stage giving the public a taste of what to…

Fisherman’s Wharf hosts first ever Iron Chef Competition

(ZIZ News) -- Four contestants competed in the first ever Iron Chef Competition at The Fisherman’s Wharf earlier this week. The four competitors were: Craig Rouse, Sahina Williams, Laudine Liburd And Kertley Liburd. The chefs were divided…

Water month of activities ends with hike

(ZIZ News) -- The Water Services Department culminated its month of activities with a field trip to the Wingfield water intake on Saturday. Acting Manager and Water Engineer Dennison Paul in explaining the reason for the hike, said the…

Nevis Blues Festival

(ZIZ News) -- Dubbed “the Caribbean’s most exciting new festival”, the Nevis Blues Festival is set to offer three nights of music featuring artists from the UK, USA, Ireland and Netherlands. Featured artist Denise Gordon whose parents are…