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Opposition Leader Douglas Weighs in on 2016 Budget

(ZIZ News) – The 2016 Budget Debate began on Wednesday morning with a presentation by Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas who, from the start, accused the government of trying to mislead the public. He noted that his…

Companies Support Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant

(ZIZ News) – On Wednesday, several locally based institutions demonstrated their support for the 36th Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant by donating sponsorship cheques. Among them are the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank,…

Security Personnel to Get Financial Boost in 2016

(ZIZ News) – Safety and security received much attention when Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris delivered the 2016 Budget Address in National Assembly on Tuesday. In listing some of the safety and…

Cooler- Fete Replaces Lady Saw On Line-Up

(ZIZ News) — With social media abuzz with the news of Jamaican DJ Lady Saw’s newfound faith, fans of what is being described as “The Biggest Sugar Mas Privilege” Cooler Fete have been asking what will happen this Saturday. Lead Organiser…

ZIZ Partners With ECCO

(ZIZ News) -- ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation will be ensuring that artistes get proper compensation for their work, when the company signs up with the Eastern Caribbean Collection Organisation, or ECCO, next year. Starting in 2016, ZIZ will…

Prime Minister Harris Delivers 2016 Budget Address

(ZIZ News) -- The country’s first Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Excellent Sir Kennedy Simmonds; Former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas; and other notable past and present government officials were among the dignitaries in National…

Streaming Unites Nationals

(ZIZ News) -- As ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation continues to provide live streaming of Sugar Mas events on our website, residents living abroad say they feel more connected to the Federation during the Carnival season. ZIZ Radio Personality,…

Police Identify Shooting Victim

(ZIZ News) -- On Sunday, we reported that a young man was shot at Taylor’s Range. We have since learnt that that person was Jeshawn Mayers of Newtown. He was reportedly killed at around 11am. According to a police statement, Mayers, who…

BHS Update and Walkthrough

(ZIZ News) -- Construction is almost completed at the temporary site for the Basseterre High School . On Friday, representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Public Works Department and other stakeholders were given a walkthrough of…

Government Supports Office for Leader of the Opposition

(ZIZ News) -- Following a request for an office to be given to the Leader of the Opposition, the government has announced it will be approved as according to Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris, “that action is in accordance with his…

Prime Minister Harris to Present Budget on Tuesday

(ZIZ News) -- Eyes and ears are expected to be glued to ZIZ Radio, television and or online, on Tuesday, when Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris delivers his first Budget Address as Prime Minister. Officially called The Appropriation (2016) Bill,…

New Sugar Mill Venue Taking Shape

(ZIZ News) -- Construction is underway at the new site for the major shows this Carnival. On Sunday afternoon, work was already in progress for the Sugar Mill, which will now be located at the southeast area of Port Zante. Logistics…

Police Investigate Homicide

(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a homicide in Basseterre that occurred on Sunday. Details surrounding the incident are unclear but Grell Browne from the Force's Public Relations Department confirmed that a man was shot and…

Parliamentarians Meet at National Assembly Sitting

(ZIZ News) – The federation’s Members of Parliament gathered at National Assembly Chambers, on Friday, for what may very well be the final parliamentary sitting for 2015, before the Budget Presentation and subsequent debates. Friday’s…