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NEDD critical for small businesses as they are considered the engine of growth
(SKNIS): The National Entrepreneurial Development Division (NEDD) is critical as it deals with small businesses which are considered the engine of growth in the federation, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Honourable Lindsay Grant in…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Reflects on Cuba/SKN Relations
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis has once again joined other member states to observe CARICOM-Cuba day on Thursday, December 08. During his address to commemorate the day, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation, The Honourable Mark…
Customs and Excise Department implements added security for Christmas season
NIA -- Roger Fyfield, Assistant Comptroller at the Customs and Exercise Department on Nevis, is asking the public to adhere to the security instructions in place at the Long Point Port over the Christmas season. The senior Customs officer…
Capital projects for 2017 include improved accommodations for security forces
(SKNIS): The $19.1 million allocated for Capital Projects of the Ministry of National Security for the 2017 fiscal year will be primarily used to upgrade facilities used by the local security forces. Construction of a new Coast Guard Base…
13 families benefit from Social Services Department’s RISE pilot programme on Nevis
NIA -- Thirteen single-parent families have benefited and are in better financial situations after three years on the Restore Inspire Secure and Empower (RISE) programme on Nevis. The pilot programme commenced in 2013. Junior Minister…
Prime Minister thanks health ministers and practitioners
ZIZ News) -- Medical practitioners, nurses and administrative staff in the Ministry Of Health have been recognized for their dedication to healthcare in the federation. Speaking at the opening of the Oncology Unit on Tuesday, Prime…
Global economic output is expected to improve in 2017
(SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, reflecting on the most recent publication of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook, said that the global output is expected to…
Police Updates (December 7, 2016)
(ZIZ News) -- An escaped prisoner is now back behind bars following swift action by the police. According to a police source Sylvester Hodge, better known as “Munkush” escaped custody on Tuesday evening but was apprehended early Wednesday…
2017 budget allocates over $52 million for national security
(SKNIS): National Security continues to be a top priority of the Team Unity Administration and the administration is putting its money where its mouth is with the allocation of over $52 million towards the preservation of law and order.…
National Report Card Booklet presented at One Day Training for Head Teachers
(EMU/ZIZ) -- An important milestone in the Ministry of Education’s Reform Process was reached with the presentation of the National Student Progress Report Booklet on Thursday, December 1. The document which was presented to head…
Asian Punjabi Folk Dance Club to perform in St. Kitts this weekend
(ZIZ News) -- The Indian Council of Cultural Relations has organized a concert featuring Asian Punjabi Folkdance Group later this weekend. ZIZ spoke with Dr. Bikram Saroya, A Professor at Windsor University who gave some brief background…
Opening of the oncology unit
(ZIZ News) -- Significant strides continue to be made in local healthcare, this time with the opening of an oncology unit at the Joseph N. France general hospital. Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris cut the ribbon on the newly handed…
Minister of Public Infrastructure says enhanced ports will accommodate larger cruise ships
(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Public Infrastructure, The Hon. Ian Liburd has emphasized the direct and spinoff benefits of a new cruise ship pier. During the St. Christopher Air and Sea Port Authority’s Press conference on Monday to address…
NIA revolutionises approach to tourism for best results
NIA -- Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Tourism Hon. Mark Brantley says the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has revolutionised its approach to Tourism for better results Mr. Brantley said in his presentation during the 2017…
Prime Minister Harris showered with love on his birthday
(SKNIS) - There was an outpouring of love and well wishes today, Tuesday, December 6, as hundreds of residents and citizens took to social media and the airwaves to extend birthday greetings to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, Dr. the…