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Parole Plan Coming

(ZIZ)-- Attorney General, the hon. Jason Hamilton said it’s time the government looks at restructuring jail time for non-violent offenders. He said one possibility is instituting a parole plan which would also help with the overcrowding…

SWMC Workers Learn of Their Importance

(ZIZ)-- The important role Solid Waste Management Corporation workers play in maintaining the health and wellness of residents was highlighted on Thursday. The management of the corporation held a general assembly at NEMA where the workers…

Debit Cards for the Needy

(ZIZ)-- The Ministry of Social Development plans to replace the food voucher system for needy families with a more modern solution. Minister of Social Development, the hon. Marcella Liburd said they are planning to distribute debit cards…

Launch of the St. Thomas/St. Anne Heritage Trail Logo

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- As part of the month long celebration of History and Heritage within the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, LIME (a council member of The Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society) lent its further support to…

First Reported Case of Chikugunya Virus in St. Kitts

ZIZ News -- The first case of the Chikungunya Virus in St. Kitts has been confirmed after testing was done on a 30-year-old male by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) of Trinidad and Tobago. The virus is said to be similar to the…

Technology Minister Promises More WI-FI Access

ZIZ News -- Minister of Technology, the hon. Glenn Phillip said his ministry is taking steps to make it easier for everyone to access the internet. He said as a follow up to the Laptop Distribution Programme, they will soon give out…

A New Look at Marijuana

ZIZ News -- The Federal Government says the time is right to start having open discussions about legalizing marijuana use. During Wednesday’s Cabinet Press Conference, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the hon. Patrice Nisbett said a…

Prime Minister Douglas Praises SKIPA

ZIZ News -- The St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (SKIPA) in carrying out its aim of being internationally competitive has launched its new logo, website and golden book. Prime Minister, the Right hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas noted that…

Mothers Union donates to Ashbury’s

(ZIZ)-- The St. George’s Anglican Mother’s Union presented a plaque to Ashbury’s Duty Free Store for their support over the years. Branch leader of the St. George’s Anglican Mother’s Union, Dora Thomas said “on behalf of the St. George’s…

SKIPA Website and Golden Book Launch

(ZIZ)-- The St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (SKIPA) in promoting the country in an effort to bring investors and tourists to St. Kitts, on Wednesday 19th officially launched the golden book of St. Kitts and the SKIPA website. CEO…

Konris Maynard donates to the Cardin Home

(ZIZ)-- Candidate for constituency number three Konris Maynard visited the Cardin Home on Wednesday 19th February and presented the institution with a laptop. Nursing Assistant Manager Lavern Bass received the laptop on behalf of the…