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St. Kitts and Nevis congratulates St. Lucia on Independence 35

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) - The Government and people of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis have expressed congratulations to the Government and citizens of St. Lucia on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of Independence. “I pray…

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…

Opportunities abound for youth in St. Kitts and Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): A press conference on Wednesday (February 19) by the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis which highlighted critical developments in education, sports, renewable energy, public financing, health, law and…

Junior Achievement St. Kitts and Nevis DREAM Breakfast

Basseterre, St. Kitts: Private sector representatives were truly electrified by the dynamic presentation of Mr J Errol Lewis, Executive Chairman of Junior Achievement Trinidad & Tobago. Mr Lewis presented during a fundraising breakfast…

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…