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Customs monitoring for prescription drug smuggling

(ZIZ)--The Customs and Excise Department is clamping down on the illegal importation of controlled medication including antibiotics and other prescribed drugs. During a press briefing on Tuesday 26th November 2013 Acting Deputy Comptroller…

Government tackling violence against the Mentally Challenged

(ZIZ)--The Ministry Of Gender Affairs has added another vulnerable group to its list of persons needing security against violence. As the ministry undertakes activities leading up to Human Rights Day on December 10th Director, Etsu…

Arrests and Court Convictions (November 27, 2013)

(ZIZ)--Patrick Howell Jr. of Cane Garden was formally arrested and charged for Battery on Police and Threatening Language, which were committed on 22nd November 2013 at Charlestown. Jerome Robin aka "Lion" of Pinney's Beach was formally…

“C” Means Competence in New TVET Tool Distribution Thrust

(EMU) –Students engaged in Technical and Vocational Training now have increased means by which they can increase their competence as several schools and institutions are receiving new tools and equipments to enhance their programmes. TVET…

Project Strong Staff Build Capacity to Increase Relevance

(EMU) – Staff of Project Strong have spent the past two days preparing to make future interaction with students more meaningful and positive. The team of individuals who jointly assist young persons in the remedial stream with an…

Caribbean Leaders’ Project

(ZIZ)--Permanent Secretaries and other senior civil servants are taking part in Module 2 of the Caribbean Leadership Project’s Development Programme. It’s a government initiative aimed at promoting a more prosperous Caribbean by training…

Judge Hands Down Decision in Boundaries Case

(ZIZ)--The Court has given its ruling in the case surrounding the Boundaries Commission. On Monday morning, the judge dismissed a number of the grounds advanced by the claimants for their application for judicial review of the commission.…

Calls to Respect Our Culture

(ZIZ)--A popular religious figure in St Kitts and Nevis is calling on Kittitians and Nevisians, particularly revelers, to respect the Federation's tradition and culture associated with carnival. Reverend Canon Isaiah Phillip says from a…

ZIZ Pays Tribute to Simon Stanley

(ZIZ)--ZIZ is mourning the loss of one of its early morning radio personality. Simon Stanley, who hosted "Early Morning Praise Party" from 2 to 6 am, passed away on Sunday. ZIZ General Manager, Clement O'garro said the news came as a…