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Caucus of CARICOM Heads of Government continues today
(PRESS SEC) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, including Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris of St. Kitts and Nevis, are meeting again today in caucus at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Georgetown, Guyana.
One…
Space debris washes up
(ZIZ News) -- It was an out of this world experience for police officers in Nevis on Sunday when they discovered debris of a space shuttle washed up at White Bay.
The fragments have been identified as pieces of a Russian rocket that fell…
Minister Hamilton donates to football clubs
(ZIZ News) -- After initially announcing last month that he would donate $5000 , to the competing football clubs in his constituency, who were at the time vying for the 2016 SKNFA Championship, The Hon. Eugene Hamilton offered an EC$10,000…
Fire at Government House
(ZIZ News) -- A quick response by the sentry on duty and the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services was key in containing a fire at Government House on Monday morning.
The fire in a back bedroom was discovered by the sentry during…
Eight receive Cuban scholarships to pursue tertiary education
(SKNIS) - As the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to make strides in promoting human development through education, it has once again partnered with the Cuban Government, who has awarded students of the Federation the opportunity…
Shooting investigation continues
(ZIZ News) -- The case where an officer was shot in the line of duty near Greenlands is still before the Office of Professional Standards.
Meanwhile, ZIZ has learnt that the injured officer, Brian Pacquette has had his left leg amputated…
McKnight On The Rise Community Group constructs community garden
(ZIZ News) -- In efforts to promote community tourism and foster community pride, the McKnight On The Rise community group officially opened the McKnight Community Garden at a launch ceremony on Friday July 1.
Community Tourism Officer,…
Tackling case backlogs
(ZIZ News) -- Attorney General, the Hon Vincent Byron says the government has begun measures to tackle the backlog of cases at the Court.
Responding to a question at the prime minister’s press conference this past week, Minister Byron said…
Prime Minister Harris reacts to the death of Prime Minister Patrick Manning
(PRESS SEC) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris today extended condolences to Prime Minister Manning’s wife, Hazel, and their two sons, Brian and David, and other loved ones, as well as to the…
Social Security celebrates self-employed benefits 20th anniversary
(ZIZ News) -- July 1st marked the 20th anniversary of Self Employed Coverage offered by the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board.
In commemoration of the occasion, Minister of Social Security Hon. Vance Amory made an address to…
Hon. Anthony Michael Perkins elected Speaker of National Assembly
(ZIZ News) — Former Deputy Speaker, the Honourable Anthony Michael Perkins, was elected Speaker of the National Assembly on Thursday.
He was nominated by Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris and the nomination was seconded by Premier of…
Civil servant reshuffle
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. The Hon Timothy Harris has announced a reshuffle in the positions of senior civil servants.
During the Prime Minister’s press conference on Wednesday Dr. Harris announced that the former Permanent Secretary…
Police investigate multiple shooting incidents
(ZIZ News) -- The Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is currently investigating a shooting incident in Basseterre that resulted in the death of 32 year old Khoy Jeffers of New Road Housing Project.
According to a police statement the shooting…
Deputy PM Richards tells teachers to enjoy vacation and prepare for challenges of a new school term
(SKNIS): Teachers across St. Kitts and Nevis have been wished a restful summer vacation but were also charged to prepare for the challenges of the new school year.
During Thursday’s (June 30) sitting of the Federal Parliament, Deputy Prime…
SKN monitoring Brexit
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris says St. Kitts Nevis is closely monitoring Britain’s exit from the European Union and what effects it may have on the Caribbean.
During his press conference on Wednesday Dr. Harris…