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Reintroduction Of Folklore Troupes In 2016
(ZIZ News) -- In the 2015 Carnival Season many witnessed the usual display of culture through the sports and folklore troupes. But the Department of Culture noted that they’re planning to revive folklore for a bigger and better Sugar Mas…
Minister Richards Praises Sugar Mas’ Success
(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Culture the Hon Shawn Richards has described the recently concluded Sugar Mas 44 as a success.
Speaking on Freedom Radio’s “Issues” programme on Thursday the Minister thanked everyone involved, from the Carnival…
Dr. Harris says Changes will be made within the Local Police Force
(ZIZ News) -- National Security Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris has announced that his administration will use the first quarter of 2016 to make changes within the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, including installing a new…
Webster Convicted for Illegal Firearm
(ZIZ News) -- Adrian Webster of Sandown Road, Newtown has been sentenced to three years, hard labour, at Her Majesty’s Prison, in connection with the January 3rd 2016 discovery of an illegal firearm.
Webster was one of two men in a vehicle…
Canadian Prime Minister wraps up Vacation in SKN
(ZIZ News) -- Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has wrapped up a 10-day family vacation in St. Kitts and Nevis.
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Mark Brantley met…
Plans for Project STRONG
(ZIZ News) – Plans are underway to expand the work being done at Project STRONG.
Director Kerinda Warner told ZIZ that in 2016, they'll be looking at increasing recruitment.
“We have noticed that there are a number of young people in our…
Canada’s Prime Minister visits St. Kitts-Nevis
(ZIZ News) -- Canada’s recently elected Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is currently in St. Kitts and Nevis.
A photo has been circulating on social media which sees the popular leader posing with well known Nevisian chef and entrepreneur,…
Prime Minister Harris says 2016 will be a Bumper Year for Tourism
(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris is predicting that this year will be a “bumper year for the Federation in terms of tourism development.”
He told the nation that the growth will come as a result of “advances in…
High Expectations for SME Sector
(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris has high expectations for the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector.
In his 2016 New Year's Day address, he said there would be stimulation of activity and…
Adjusting to Life at the New Basseterre High School
(ZIZ News) – It’s been a few days since the official opening of the new temporary site of Basseterre High School and Principal Ron Collins says the staff and students have been settling in well.
He declared having most of the students on…
Requirements for the Bank of Commerce Cheque Collection
(ZIZ News) – Chief Retail Banking Officer at the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, Donald Thompson says persons collecting cheques as part of the Bank of Commerce payout, must present two pieces of government-issued identification…
PM talks PEP
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris addressed the People’s Employment Programme (P.E.P) initiative, while speaking to the nation on January 1st.
This, as much speculation surrounds the programme which had been heavily…
Prime Minister Harris calls for Greater Efficiency within Civil Service
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris has reiterated calls made in the 2016 Budget Address for there to be greater efficiency within the civil service.
Speaking during his New Year’s address on January 1st, Dr. Harris…
Sugar Mas 44 Ends in Federation
“Revel like Never before for Sugar Mas 44” is the slogan for the 44th edition of St. Kitts-Nevis’ National Carnival which, although most of the activities are over, is not set to be officially over until January 9th.
On Wednesday, ZIZ…
New Start for Basseterre High School
(ZIZ News) - Monday signalled a new start for the Basseterre High School as the new temporary site was officially opened.
Government officials, teachers, and students were among those in attendance on Monday morning at a special opening…