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Labour Minister Amory Calls for Improved Workforce
(ZIZ News) – The number of labour officers in St. Kitts is expected to increase as government works to promote improved relations between employees and employers in the interest of national development.
Minister of Labour in the Federal…
PM Harris Announces One VAT- Free Day for December
(ZIZ News) – The two customary VAT-free days which are offered, in December of each year, were discussed during Thursday’s National Consultation on the Economy.
President of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Damion Hobson appealed to…
Establishing Centres of Excellence in Healthcare in the OECS
(ZIZ News) – OECS Health Ministers are taking a serious look at the establishment of Centres of Excellence in Healthcare throughout the sub-region.
That was disclosed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Health, the Hon. Molwyn Joseph, at…
Cabinet Approves More Concessions
(ZIZ News) – Several small businesses are set to benefit from a decision taken during Thursday’s meeting of the Federal Cabinet.
In a press release from the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service, it was revealed that Cabinet approved…
PM Harris Congratulates St. Vincent and the Grenadines
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has extended congratulations on behalf of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis to Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, on his country’s…
Labour Department Inspecting Construction Sites
(ZIZ News) -- The government is taking seriously cases of illegal foreign workers being employed in St. Kitts and Nevis to work on construction sites.
That issue was addressed by Labour Minister Hon. Vance Amory during the most recent…
Rationale behind VAT Removal
(ZIZ News) – When Nevis’ Premier, Hon. Vance Amory was in ZIZ's Radio Studio this week, he suggested that the rationale behind the Government’s decision to remove Value Added Tax or VAT from food, medicine and funeral expenses was simple.…
St. Kitts-Nevis Commits to Building Stronger and Better Nation
(ZIz News) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Honorary Consuls for more than 15 countries officially met Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley on Thursday night.
During that meeting, Minister Brantley set forth his charge to the Honorary…
OECS Health Ministers Meeting Ends with Promise of Deeper Cooperation
(ZIZ News) – OECS Health Ministers have wrapped up high level discussions in St. Kitts and Nevis with greater appreciation for collaboration in the sub-region.
This following the 2nd Council of Health Ministers Meeting held at the St.…
Schools Receive Supplies under William Marcus Natta Scholarship Fund
(ZIZ News) – On Thursday, the Tucker-Clarke and Irish Town Primary Schools received a cache of school supplies from the William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The donation included more than three thousand items such as books,…
Candle Light Vigil Planned for Philo Wallace
(ZIZ News) – The family of the teen aged Nevisian male who was shot by police on Saturday is calling on sports enthusiasts, friends of the deceased and his family, and other well wishers to attend a candle light vigil in his honour.
On…
Minister Hamilton Pledges St. Kitts-Nevis’ Support of OECS Pharmaceutical Services
(ZIZ News) – Incoming Chairman of the Policy Board of the OECS Health Ministers, who is also St. Kitts and Nevis’ Health Minister, Hon. Eugene Hamilton has pledged the country’s support of OECS Pharmaceutical Services.
Minister Hamilton’s…
Sir Cuthbert Celebrates 94th Birthday
(ZIZ News) – Former Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Sir Dr. Cuthbert Sebastian GCMG, OBE, celebrated his 94th birthday today (Thursday October 22nd).
Family, friends and well wishers including present Governor General, S.W. Tapley…
Culturama Official Pleased with Nevis’ Participation in Carnival
(ZIZ News) -- With this year’s National Carnival Queen contestants already launched, Executive Director of Nevis’ Culturama Secretariat, Antonio Liburd, says he is thrilled that Nevis will be well represented during this year’s National…
Minister Hamilton signs National Plan of Action, Ensures Sustainability of Fishing Sector
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis is one step closer towards ensuring there is sustainability in the fishing industry, according to Agriculture Minister, Hon. Eugene Hamilton.
On Tuesday morning, he signed a National Plan of Action on…