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Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teens feautured in Press Conference
(ZIZ News) -- Eight of the nine contestants who will be competing in Tuesday night’s Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant have shown that this year’s show will be keenly contested.
During a live radio press conference held on…
Astro Retains Calypso Crown; Creates History in the Process
(ZIZ News) – Calypso lovers at the Sugar Mill were treated to a night of top class calypso music as seven artistes tried to take the crown from King Astro.
However, after more than four hours of performances, the Nevisian calypsonian,…
Orngel Erkstine is the 2015-2016 National Carnival Queen
(ZIZ News) -- Miss St. Kitts Music Festival 20 Orngel Erkstine is the 2015-2016 National Carnival Queen after she amassed a total of 759.5 points during Sunday night’s keenly contested show at The Sugar Mill on Port Zante.
She also walked…
2 Crowns For BHS
(ZIZ News) -- It was a big night for the Basseterre High on Saturday as the school captured two crowns at the National Talented Teen Pageant and the Teenage Calypso Monarch Competition.
Parents, teachers, and schoolmates turned out at the…
PM Harris Calls for Unity this Christmas Season and Beyond
(ZIZ News) – The country’s Prime Minister, Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris, has called on nationals and all people to put aside differences this Christmas season, to adhere to the golden rule and come together in unity by demonstrating…
Junior Carnival Costumes Ready, Call for Parents to Collect
(ZIZ News) – Just days before the staging of the annual Junior Carnival Parade, that event’s organising committee is calling on parents and guardians of registered children to collect their costumes as soon as possible.
During a recent…
Well-Drilling Project
(ZIZ News) -- The Acting Manager of the Water Department, Denison Paul says while St. Kitts-Nevis has been struggling with the effects of the drought this year, there is some hope for 2016.
Paul said they are currently preparing for a deep…
Protect Children This Season
(ZIZ News) -- Parents and guardians are being asked to pay extra attention to their children, particularly when attending Carnival events.
That call was made by Child Protection Officer, Naren Maynard during a recent interview with ZIZ…
Prime Minister Harris Serves Lunch to Soldiers
(ZIZ News) – On Thursday, Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris took time from his usual busy schedule to sit and even serve lunch to members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force.
Dr. Harris said that was one way of showing…
Inland Revenue Department Cautions against Selling Liquor without a License
(ZIZ News) – The Inland Revenue Department is cautioning businesses against operating without valid liquor licenses.
During a visit to the Inland Revenue Department in Basseterre, on Thursday morning, Senior Official Eric Haynes said…
Government Officials Celebrate Christmas at Mary Charles Hospital
(ZIZ News) – The Mary Charles Hospital was among the Christmas stops of the country’s Prime Minister who, on Wednesday, accompanied his colleagues Hon. Eugene Hamilton, who is the Minister of Health; and Senator Hon. Wendy Phipps to the…
Proposed Changes to “Wet Down” Jam
(ZIZ News) – The Water Services Department has expressed concern at the staging of the Wet Down” as part of Sugar Mas 44.
Normally, street jams such as J’ouvert, end with a “Wet Down” where revellers are drenched with a fire hose.…
Steel Band and Primary School Calypso Winners
(ZIZ News) -- The Carnival activities continued on Thursday evening with the national Carnival Steel Band Competition and Primary School Calypso Competition.
Held at Twilyte, on Port Zante, that event saw performances from four steel bands…
Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Donates to Cardin Home
(ZIZ News) -- The Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation started off Christmas Day giving back to persons deemed less fortunate.
ZIZ’s cameras were at the Cardin Home to witness the foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Pamela Armstrong,…
PM: Never Forget True Meaning of Christmas
(ZIZ News) -- The country’s Prime Minister is urging nationals and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
In his first Christmas Message to the Nation as Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris…