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St. Kitts Observes World Diabetes Day with Week of Activities
(ZIZ News) – The local observance of World Diabetes Day began on Sunday with a church service at the St. George’s Anglican Church. The country’s Health Minister, Hon. Eugene Hamilton, showed support of the St. Kitts Diabetes Association by…
UNDP Partners with Local Government on Advancing Citizen Security
(ZIZ News) – On Monday, UNDP Barbados and the OECS and the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis partnered to host a National Dialogue on Sustainable Human Development and the Citizen Security Agenda.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of…
Positive Reviews for Calypso Development Seminar
(ZIZ News) – The National Carnival Committee is being praised for its work in helping to further develop the calypso artform in St. Kitts and Nevis.
This follows the successful completion of the first development seminar for calypsonians,…
Police Searches Net Huge Drug Haul
(ZIZ News) -- Searches conducted by members of the security forces, on Saturday, have resulted in nearly half million dollars worth of illegal drugs being seized and the arrest of four individuals.
A release from the Public Relations…
Prime Minister Harris Hand Delivers Gratuitous Cheques
(ZIZ News) -- It turned out to be a happy Sunday for three former employees of the St. Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Corporation , when Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris personally delivered gratuitous cheques to them.
He was…
St. Kitts-Nevis Remembers Fallen Nationals
(ZIZ News) -- Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis took time out on Sunday to pay tribute to nationals who fought and died in World Wars I and II.
The National Day of Remembrance was observed through a Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade at the…
Harris: SIDF Revamp A Priority
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris says the government is continuing efforts to restructure the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation as part of its commitment to transparency.
Dr. Harris told the media that…
Finance Minister Harris Weighs In On Budget Preparations
(ZIZ News) -- On Thursday, when government officials met at the Ministry of Finance to discuss the upcoming budget presentation, the country’s Minister of Finance and Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris was present.
During a media…
Reduced VAT Day Confirmed for December 18
(ZIZ News) -- It has been confirmed that the reduced Value Added Tax or VAT rate day will be on Friday, December 18.
A release from the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service states that to facilitate customers, the payment of monthly…
Police Officer Charged for Off-Duty Shooting
(ZIZ News) -- The police officer who shot a security guard on Pinney’s Beach in September has been arrested and charged with "Wounding with Intent."
Late on Friday afternoon, the Police Force revealed that Acting Commissioner of Police,…
Calypso Developmental Session
(ZIZ News) -- The National Carnival committee held its first Calypso Development Session on Saturday.
In an interview with ZIZ News, Committee Chairman Noah Mills said the participants were put through practical and theoretical…
Dr. Harris participates in Constituency 7 Health Walk
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency 7, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris replaced his usual business suits with a track pant and polo shirt to take part in his monthly health walk with constituents.
The…
Cayon Youth Shot in Basseterre
(ZIZ News) -- The Violent Crimes Unit of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating the shooting of 27-year old Akil Clavier, alias Jiah, of Spooner’s Village, Cayon.
Reports indicate that Clavier received several…
Remembrance Day Parade set for Sunday
(ZIZ News) -- The National Day of Remembrance for persons who died in the Great Wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 will be observed on Sunday 8th November.
Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris; other members of the Federal Cabinet;…
TDC Joins Prime Minister Harris in Denouncing Rumours
(ZIZ News) – “It has to be a mad man and a mad leadership to say to people that under Team UNITY you can’t import anymore cars, that Team UNITY only wants Horsford and TDC and them to be selling cars, so you’re going to stop that.”
That…