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Prime Minister’s Gala Set For Early January
(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will host his inaugural Prime Minister’s Gala on Saturday January 02, 2016.
The event will be held under the theme, “Inspiring a New Era of Unity and Prosperity."
The St.…
Government to Place Greater Focus on Cancer Prevention
(ZIZ News) – Minister of State responsible for Health, the Hon. Wendy Phipps says her government will be taking a more serious approach as it relates to Cancer.
In her 2016 Budget debate, Minister Phipps specifically addressed the issue of…
Rotary Delivers Goodies for Christmas
(ZIZ News) – The Rotary Club of Liamuiga (RCL) continued one of its long standing traditions of giving to those in need, in time for Christmas.
Club members packed and delivered more than 50 gift baskets, filled with perishable and…
Team UNITY Members Host Children’s Parties
(ZIZ News) – Members of the Team UNITY Administration from several constituencies across St. Kitts hosted Christmas parties for the children, this weekend and will host others in the coming week.
Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris,…
United Airlines Flight Good for Tourism Product, Says Minister Grant
(ZIZ News) – Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Lindsay Grant says United Airlines' new flight to St. Kitts-Nevis has the potential to significantly boost the local tourism sector.
He made the comments during Saturday’s welcome ceremony for the…
FND Manager Robbed
(ZIZ News) – The police are investigating Friday morning’s robbery at the FND Credit Union.
According to Police Public Relations Officer, Grell Browne, upon arrival at work, General Manager of the Credit Union, James Webbe, was attacked…
Shooting Suspect in Custody
(ZIZ News) – The police have taken one person into custody in connection with a shooting incident in Sandy Point, on Thursday night.
According to a police statement, at about 7:20 pm, a 29 year old male was entering his yard in the “Alley”…
Residents take Advantage of Reduced VAT Day
(ZIZ News) – Friday was Reduced VAT Day and thousands of shoppers hit the streets to take advantage of the temporary five percent Value Added Tax on most products.
The streets of Basseterre were filled with eager shoppers, all looking for…
Plans to Crackdown on Illegal Labour Practices
(ZIZ News) – Minister of Labour, the Hon. Vance Amory, has made it mandatory for the Department of Labour to carry out systematic visits and inspection of work places in St. Kitts and Nevis to ensure that all workers are treated fairly.…
Two in Custody for Sandy Point Wounding and Assault
(ZIZ News) – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has taken two persons into custody on suspicion of wounding and assault with a firearm.
The incident occurred in the Sandy Point area, where two men assaulted a 17 year old male…
ZIZ and Sugar Mas 44
(ZIZ News) – ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation’s (ZBC) continued support of National Carnival will be demonstrated on Sunday, when Vanessa Destouche represents the company in the Miss National Carnival Swimwear Pageant.
Destouche will compete…
Scarcity of Homecare Workers
(ZIZ News) -- As the Budget debates continued on Thursday morning, Minister of State within the Ministry of Health, Hon. Wendy Phipps started the discussion with an update on her Ministry.
She listed some difficulties facing her Ministry,…
Finance Minister Harris Lists Areas that Should Facilitate Growth
(ZIZ News) -- During a post-Budget Address interview with Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris, he said, generally, his administration has increased financial support across line ministries within the government.
When asked about the…
Federation’s Top Leaders say their Governments are Committed to Advancing Healthcare
(ZIZ News) -- When Nevis’ Premier and Minister of Finance the Hon. Vance Amory presented his more than $190 million 2016 Budget Address on December 8th, he spoke of a number of initiatives that will be brought on stream to improve…
Approved businesses for Discounted VAT Rate Day 2015
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, DECEMBER 17TH 2015 – The following businesses have been approved by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to participate in the Discounted VAT Rate Day, slated for 18th December 2015.
Any questions, concerns or…