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Cotton Thomas Reading Week Ends

Students of the Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School showcased the importance of reading as they marched through the streets of Basseterre on Friday dressed as their favourite storybook characters. The march signalled the conclusion of the…

Police investigating robbery at Moneygram in Basseterre

(RSCNPF): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating a robbery that occurred in the Basseterre area this morning. Investigations revealed that the robbery occurred sometime around 8.00am today, Friday (May 20) when…

Customers flock to Royal Bank of Canada to verify new fees

(ZIZ News) -- The run to Royal Bank of Canada continued on Friday as dozens of persons filled the branches in Basseterre….some intending to close their accounts, some looking for information. A notice from the bank states “effective may 23…

St. Kitts and Nevis equip to withstand climate change impacts

(SKNIS): Farmers and residents in St. Kitts and Nevis are better equipped to withstand climate change-related impacts such as extreme droughts and flooding due to the implementation of climate-smart technologies. This was achieved under…

Southeast Peninsula Tunnel Open

(ZIZ News) -- The tunnel along the Sir Kennedy Simmonds Highway along the south east peninsula is now open. The safety hazard posed by falling rocks along the Southeast Peninsular road will no longer be an issue. Following a brief…

Vector Control Workshop

(ZIZ NEWS) — The second workshop to “Develop a Regional Network On Research And Control Of Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases in the Caribbean” is currently being held at the Marriott Resort. Vectors are disease-carrying organisms such as the…

Diabetes Screening at Saddlers Secondary School

(ZIZ News) -- On Thursday morning students at the Saddlers Secondary School participated in a diabetes screening exercise hosted by the St. Kitts Diabetes Association. Dozens of students lined the hallways of the Saddlers Secondary School…

Police investigating shooting in Stapleton’s Village

(RSCNPF): The Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is currently investigating a shooting incident in Stapleton's Village, that has resulted the death of Antonio Richardson, a 29 year old male. The shooting occurred sometime after 9.pm on Thursday (May…

Police investigating a report of shooting at with intent

(RSCNPF): The Violent Crimes Unit is investigating an incident of shooting at with intent that resulted in one person being injured. The incident occurred around 11.00am today, Thursday (May 19) in the Cayon area. Investigations have…

CFBC students construct drone from scratch

(ZIZ News) -- The students of the Information Technology Programme at The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College have successfully built a drone as part of their course project. Lecturer at CFBC’s Technical Division, Dr. Ricardo Neil explained…

Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School Reading Week

(ZIZ News) — The Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School is working toward getting students more interested in reading with the hosting of its Reading Week of Activities. So far, the children have participated in an Effective Reading…