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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…

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…

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…

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…