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Venezuelan President Outlines Importance of Petrocaribe Arrangement
(ZIZ News) – Among the topics covered by Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro Moros during his speech at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on Wednesday was the purpose of the various Petrocaribe agreements across the region.
He…
UNESCO/OECS Hosts Internet Privacy Conference
(ZIZ News) – Internet privacy and other related topics were the centre of discussions on Wednesday as the OECS and UNESCO hosted the opening ceremony of a conference and consultation at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.
According to…
Former Sugar Industry Workers Express Gratitude
(ZIZ News) – The most elderly of the former sugar industry workers to receive their gratuity cheques voiced their appreciation to Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris during Friday’s cheque distribution ceremony.
One after the other,…
Sir Kennedy Simmonds Honoured to be Awarded
(ZIZ News) – The country’s fifth National Hero, the Right Excellent, Sir Kennedy Simmonds, said he is honoured to have been awarded the prestigious title.
In a brief statement to ZIZ News, Sir Kennedy explained what the award means to him.…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros Visits St. Kitts for the First Time
(ZIZ News) – The strength of the relationship between the Governments of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was made evident on Wednesday when Nicolas Maduro Moros arrived in St. Kitts for the first time.…
Former SSMC Workers Still Receiving Cheques
(ZIZ News) – Three days after a ceremony that marked the start of the cheque distribution process for former employees of the St. Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Corporation , persons are still receiving their cut of the EC$16 million.
It was…
Trinity Esdaille-Robinson – 2015 Independence Baby
(ZIZ News) -- Trinity Esdaille-Robinson, nicknamed “Indee” which is short for Independence, is St. Kitts and Nevis' 2015 Independence Baby.
Indee was born on September 19th, the day that the Nation celebrated its 32nd anniversary of…
Government Settles with Former DPP Travers Sinanan
(ZIZ News) -- On Monday, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis reached a settlement in the case against Former Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Travers Sinanan.
In putting the case into context, Attorney General, Honourable Vincent…
Groundbreaking for Shade House and Handing Over of Tools
(ZIZ News) -- On Tuesday, the St. Kitts-Nevis Agricultural Youth Forum in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture held a ceremony that was two-fold; firstly, for the handing over of garden tools to…
Work Completed at Old Road Fisheries Complex
(ZIZ News) -- The community of Old Road will get another boost in its fishing industry as rehabilitative work has been completed on the fisheries complex there.
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Eugene Hamilton said the US$400 thousand - from…
Rotary Club of Liamuiga is on the Move, Says President Stewart
(ZIZ News) – Since the Rotary Year began on July 1st, several major projects have been put in motion while others are still in the pipeline.
Club President, Tuffida Stewart said they had already trained 30 young leaders in the area of…
Essence of Hope Launches Programme of Activities
(ZIZ News) – The Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, in collaboration with its newest sponsor, the Insurance Company of the West Indies, ICWI, officially launched its programme of activities for Breast Cancer Month, October.
Chief…
Conaree Resident Receives Electronic Wheelchair
(ZIZ News) – The recently launched Conaree Community Management Team is already making great strides in that area as it has solicited an electronically powered wheelchair for a well-known resident.
Ruben “Fighting Hunks” Percival was the…
Bronte Welsh Gives Back
(ZIZ News) -- The staff and students of the Bronte Welsh Primary School have been celebrating Independence by giving back to the community.
This past week, the school donated food baskets to two elderly persons in the area.
Verna Noras of…
Upgrading the Air and Sea Ports
(ZIZ News) -- The Minister responsible for Transport, the Hon. Ian “Patches” Liburd says major renovation work is needed at St. Kitts’ two main ports of entry.
During a meeting with staff of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority…