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St. Kitts Marine Works to construct second pier
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts Marine Works is preparing to construct the country’s third cruise pier to be located in the New Guinea area.
CEO of St. Kitts Marine Works Regiwell Francis revealed that construction will be done by his company.…
Minister Hamilton backs Speaker of the House’s decision to dismiss Opposition’s Motion…
(ZIZ News) -- Leader of Government Business in the House of Assembly, Hon. Eugene Hamilton says he supports Speaker of the House, Hon. Michael Perkins' decision to dismiss the Opposition's Motion of No Confidence filed on Friday.
He…
Maurice Hillier Memorial Jr School opens Literacy Week of Activties
(ZIZ News) -- The Maurice Hillier Memorial Junior School opened its Literacy Week of activities on Monday.
Students were seen showcasing their literacy themed t-shirts in various colors for the opening of their Literacy Week of…
Minister Richards donates to Her Majesty’s Prison
(ZIZ News) -- Members of Her Majesty’s Prison, specifically those in the band, Rehabilitation Group Impression (RGI) received a donation aimed at assisting in their overall rehabilitation process.
The donation, which was in the form of…
St. Kitts and Nevis observes Customs and Excise Day under the global theme “Data Analysis for…
(SKNIS): Customs and Excise organizations globally play an integral role in developing the global business instead of increasing the risks of international security. Against this backdrop, Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department will…
2016 Discounted VAT Rate Day was a bumper one for car sales, an indicator that the wheels of the…
(PRESS SEC) — The vastly improved local economy, a more prosperous consumer class and the release of pent-up consumer demand following the Team Unity Government’s removal of the 17 percent VAT from food, medicines, educational supplies and…
Speaker rejects opposition motion
(ZIZ News) -- Speaker of the National Assembly, the Hon. Michael Perkins, has rejected a Motion of No Confidence brought by the Opposition criticizing the Speaker’s behaviour.
During Friday morning’s National Assembly, the Speaker…
Nevis Premier praises family of Federation’s oldest citizen for steadfast care and affection to…
NIA -- Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory heaped praise on the family of 105-year-old Celian “Martin” Powell of Zion village, now the oldest living citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis, for their unwavering care and affection to her.
In his…
2016 breaks record as best Reduced VAT Rate Day
(SKNIS): In keeping with the high level of accountability of his Team Unity Administration, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris reported today at the Sitting of the National Assembly that the performance on the Reduced VAT Rate…
Dominican Republic’s Regional Integration Minister meets with Prime Minister Harris; extends…
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JANUARY 20TH, 2017 (PRESS UNIT IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER) – Discussions on the pursuance of bilateral cooperation between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Dominican Republic took place on Thursday (January 19th,…
Celian “Martin” Powell of Zion Village; Federation’s oldest citizen celebrates 105th birthday
NIA -- “God bless ah you who come, come hear me talk,” was the response of 105-year-old birthday girl Celian “Martin” Powell of Zion Village, at a ceremony held in her honour by her family on her birthday on January 19, 2017, at the…
Investigations take time
(ZIZ News) -- Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hilroy Brandy says the force takes every allegation against a police officer seriously but investigations take time and he is calling for patience.
His comments come as an investigation is…
Carnival in St. Kitts and Nevis is a mixture of cultural influences, says Noah Mills
(SKNIS): Chairman of the St. Kitts-Nevis National Carnival Committee (SKNNCC), Noah Mills, described carnival in the Federation as one of geographical and cultural differences, while talking about the evolution of carnival on “Working for…
Man charged for illegal firearm and marijuana
(ZIZ News) -- The police have charged a man from St. Pauls for the possession of an illegal gun and marijuana found in a search on Monday night.
According to reports Alex Jules has been charged with possession and possession with intent…
International Women’s March Global event underway in Nevis
(ZIZ News) -- In efforts to honour the champions of human rights, a march called international women's march global is scheduled to take place this weekend on Nevis.
ZIZ spoke with Organizing Chair Carol Willauer who gave an overview of…