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People of Nevis will not be denied of resource belonging to them, says Energy Minister
NIA Charlestown Nevis-- Energy and Environment Minister in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) and Hon. Alexis Jeffers said he would not deny the people of Nevis a resource that rightfully belonged to them. He was at the time responding…
Nevis Island Assembly to honour past parliamentarians, clerks and presidents at special sitting
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The Nevis Island Assembly plans to hold a special sitting on December 10, 2013 and according to the Assembly’s President the Honourable Farrell Smithen, the event will mark the 30th anniversary of the law making…
Zonal Poetry Competition participants awarded
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): “Drama: A Lifelong Learning Tool” was the theme of this year’s drama week; a theme which students of government primary schools focused on to create poetic masterpieces for the week’s Zonal Poetry Competition.…
St. Kitts teams up with Cruise Lines to bring holiday cheer
Basseterre: The St. Kitts Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) distributed gifts to students of the Cotton-Thomas Comprehensive School and the Children’s Home.
“This is a greatly…
Minister Marcella Liburd slams Powell over targeting of Nigerians
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – Minister of Health, Community and Social Development and Gender Affairs, the Hon. Marcella Liburd says all Commonwealth citizens have the right to register to vote provided they meet the requirements outlined…
Canadian Athletes train in St. Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Athletics Canada continues to rely on St. Kitts and Nevis as a base to ensure select members of that track and field team remain in top shape during the winter period.
A team of 30 athletes and support staff…
PM Douglas expected to present EC$470 million Budget for 2014 in Parliament
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas will Tuesday 10th December present a near EC$470 million budget to Parliament for the financial year 2014.
In his capacity as Minister…
Five-apartment building to be officially opened at Taylors Housing
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) - The first of two – five-apartments - town houses at Taylors East Housing Development, Phase Four, will be officially opened this afternoon.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing, the Hon. Dr. Earl…
St Kitts and Nevis Better Prepared to Respond to Oil Spills
(ZIZ)-- Local officials are now in a better position to respond and coordinate response in the event of a major oil spill in the federation's territorial waters.
Officials directly linked to the protection of the federation's marine…
Shoppers Take Advantage of VAT Day
(ZIZ) -- Hundreds of shoppers on Thursday flocked to major food and retail outlets to take advantage of the reduced VAT rates that were being offered.
The government initiative saw businesses offering their goods at a reduced VAT rate of…
Labour Minister Supports Jaro Expansion
(ZIZ) -- An expansion plan at Jaro Electronics is expected to provide hundreds of new jobs for locals over the next few years.
During a site visit by Labour Minister, the Hon Patrice Nisbett, General Manager, Doris Archibald told ZIZ that…
Prime Minister Tours Renovated Cricket Grounds
(ZIZ) -- Prime Minister, the Right Honorable Dr. Denzil Douglas toured the newly reconstructed facilities of the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Thursday, assessing the progress that has been made.
Prime Minister Douglas states that the…
Hon Nisbett commends SIDF for its contribution to growth and development in Nevis
Charlestown, Nevis -- Forty Nevisian businesswomen are the latest beneficiaries of the Women in Small Enterprise (WISE) programme, a component of the Federal Government’s People Employment Programme (PEP) that has funding from the Sugar…
CIBC FirstCaribbean Flagship Branch to Open Next Week
Bridgetown, Barbados– Next Friday CIBC FirstCaribbean will throw open the doors of its newest state-of-the-art branch, a stone’s throw from its Headquarters at Warrens in Barbados, to its customers.
Employing 39 staff, the 13,700…
JamKit Non Nationals Domino Tournament 2013 A Resounding Success
Basseterre, St. Kitts: It was a rainy evening when on Saturday, 30 November 2013, the Jamaican Kittitian (JamKit) Association hosted its JamKit Non Nationals Domino Tournament 2013 at the Ezee Eats Restaurant & Bar operated by Dennis…