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Fire at Government House

(ZIZ News) -- A quick response by the sentry on duty and the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services was key in containing a fire at Government House on Monday morning. The fire in a back bedroom was discovered by the sentry during…

Eight receive Cuban scholarships to pursue tertiary education

(SKNIS) - As the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to make strides in promoting human development through education, it has once again partnered with the Cuban Government, who has awarded students of the Federation the opportunity…

Shooting investigation continues

(ZIZ News) -- The case where an officer was shot in the line of duty near Greenlands is still before the Office of Professional Standards. Meanwhile, ZIZ has learnt that the injured officer, Brian Pacquette has had his left leg amputated…

Tackling case backlogs

(ZIZ News) -- Attorney General, the Hon Vincent Byron says the government has begun measures to tackle the backlog of cases at the Court. Responding to a question at the prime minister’s press conference this past week, Minister Byron said…

Civil servant reshuffle

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr. The Hon Timothy Harris has announced a reshuffle in the positions of senior civil servants. During the Prime Minister’s press conference on Wednesday Dr. Harris announced that the former Permanent Secretary…

Police investigate multiple shooting incidents

(ZIZ News) -- The Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is currently investigating a shooting incident in Basseterre that resulted in the death of 32 year old Khoy Jeffers of New Road Housing Project. According to a police statement the shooting…

SKN monitoring Brexit

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris says St. Kitts Nevis is closely monitoring Britain’s exit from the European Union and what effects it may have on the Caribbean. During his press conference on Wednesday Dr. Harris…

Powell: artists will be paid

(ZIZ News) -- Chairman of the artist selection committee, Jonel Powell says local artists will not have any issues about being paid for their performance on the 20th annual St. Kitts Music Festival. In an interview with ZIZ, Powell said…

Shooting in St. Paul’s

(ZIZ News) -- The police are investigating a shooting incident in St. Paul’s that has left 19 year old male resident of Willet’s wounded. The shooting occurred at around 11.50pm on Tuesday. According to a police statement initial…