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Commissioner Comments on J’ouvert 2013

(ZIZ)--Commissioner of Police, Celvin Walywan says he is pleased with the behaviour of the revellers at J’ouvert 2013. In an interview with ZIZ, he said J’ouvert went well and finished at the scheduled time. However, some persons called…

Police Investigating Possible Shooting In Nevis

(ZIZ)--The Violent Crime Unit on Nevis is currently investigating circumstances by which a man was found dead in front of his residence. Dead is 65 year old Randolph Butler of Hichman's Village, Gingerland. Friday 27 th December  2013…

Premier of Nevis shares Christmas Message

Nia Charlestown Nevis  -- My fellow citizens, residents and friends, I take great delight in extending to all of you, very best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. As we celebrate at this time,…

Bad weather for the season

ZIZ News -- Meteorologists have downgraded the weather for the next couple of days. Following the heavy showers on Monday night which caused the cancellation of the International Night Carnival Show, the Met Office issued a bulletin which…

Jouvert Morning 2013

ZIZ News -- Thousands of revellers came out to participate in this year's Jouvert Morning Jam. Bands and Troupes were on the road as early as four thirty a.m. Nu vybes, Small Axe, Kollision and Grandmasters were all on the road before 6 am…

Government spreads cheer at JNF

ZIZ News -- It felt alot like Christmas at the Joseph N France General Hospital. A grand choir made up of the Governor General- Sir Edmund Lawrence, Mrs. Lawrence, Prime Minister-The Rt.  Hon Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Health - Hon…

Police Updates (December 27, 2013)

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Rodney Jeffers of Lime Kiln Project was formally arrested and charged for Being Found in an Enclosed Premises, which was allegedly committed on 24th December 2013. Llewellyn Earle of Crab Hill, Sandy Point was…

Where are the carollers

ZIZ News -- Carollers are a very important part of the Christmas Season. So says both Cultural Historian Zack Nisbett and Head of the Antioch Baptist Pre-school Icilma Knight. They believe persons today have turned away from traditions.…

Carnival traffic restrictions

The traffic department has put several traffic restrictions in place for the upcoming carnival street activities including for the J'ouvert Morning Jam, Junior Carnival Parade, Grand Carnival Parade and Last Lap. Some ten streets will be…

Wanted man on the run

The police need your help to find a wanted man who escaped from police custody this past week. Police are looking for Ian Pemberton of Carty Alley Newtown for Battery On Police, Threatening Language and Escaping Lawful Custody…committed on…

Refunds promised after International Night Called Off

The highly anticipated International Night which was expected to take place on Monday evening was postponed due to heavy rainfall and flooding. According to ZIZ reporter on location Patrice Harris the show started at approximately nine…

Defense Force Luncheon

The St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force continued its annual tradition on Tuesday where the prime minister and senior officers showed gratitude to the soldiers by serving them Christmas lunch. It's a yearly event where the soldiers get a chance…

Soca Monarch Gripes

The 2013 Soca Monarchs have been crowned for both the groovy and power segments. At the end of the show on Friday night, Mr. Hype was crowned the Power Monarch and Delly Ranks the Groovy Monarch. But some artists believe the results could…