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Prime Minister Harris Slams Opposition for Not Supporting FATCA Bill
(ZIZ News) – The country’s Prime Minister has slammed the Opposition for not supporting the Foreign Account Tax Compliance (United States of America) (Implementation and Enforcement of Inter-Governmental Agreement) Bill 2015.
During…
Legal Professionals urged to be Agents of Change as 2015 – 2016 Law Year Opens
(ZIZ News) – The Law Year 2015-2016 of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court opened on September 17th and many countries marked the occasion with special ceremonies.
The differences in the observance ended at 10am when they participated in a…
Cayon Youth Shot and Killed
(ZIZ News) – The police are investigating Thursday’s shooting incident in Cayon which has left a young man dead.
According to reports, 20-year old Jason Morton of Hermitage, Cayon was shot and killed on Thursday morning, just outside his…
Government keeping a close eye on Food Prices
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Food prices in St. Kitts are generally where they should be according to a July 9th, 2015 report from the Department of Consumer Affairs.
The study was commissioned to determine the level of priced goods…
Venezuela’s Maduro among long list of top officials for 32nd Independence Day celebrations
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolas Maduro, is among a long list of ambassadors, commissioners and other top officials who are expected to celebrate the 32nd anniversary…
Calypso Reggie Dies, Prime Minister Harris Offers Condolences
(ZIZ News) – While nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis used Wednesday, September 16th, to honour the lives of the Federation’s National Heroes, many are saddened after learning of the death of well-known entertainer, Reginald "Calypso Reggie"…
National Heroes Honoured During Wreath Laying Ceremony
(ZIZ News) – An appreciative but robust crowd was on hand at the National Heroes Park in St. Paul’s for the National Heroes Day Observances Wreath Laying Ceremony.
Government ministers, members of the Opposition, the Diplomatic Corps, and…
Taiwanese Mission Continues Work in St. Kitts-Nevis
(ZIZ News) – The Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps Mission is continuing its work in St. Kitts and Nevis, providing free medical services to residents, and training for locals.
The mission comprises 24 doctors, nurses and volunteers who are…
Toastmasters to Hold Speech Contest
(ZIZ News) -- The Sugar City Toastmasters Club is putting on a competition that it is calling a Humorous and Evaluation Speech Contest.
Stewart Francis, member of Sugar City Toastmasters said, members of the club will participate in the…
Scotia Bank Celebrates Independence
(ZIZ News) -- The Bank of Nova Scotia is joining in the Independence celebrations as all three branches have changed their décor to reflect Independence 32.
Dave Ramsumair, General Manager and Country Head of Scotia Bank says they have…
Prime Minister Harris Commends Work of Police Officers
(ZIZ News) -- As the Government continues to throw its full support behind the local police force, the country’s Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris, has publicly lauded members of the Royal St.…
FATCA Bill Causes Heated Debate in Parliament
(ZIZ News) -- Tuesday’s sitting of the National Assembly featured heated debates on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance (United States of America) (Implementation and Enforcement of InterGovernmental Agreement) Bill 2015.
Prime Minister,…
National Assembly Sitting and PM’s Lecture Series keep Government Officials on their Toes…H.E.…
(ZIZ News) -- Tuesday was a busy day for government officials as it began with the 10am National Assembly Sitting at Government Headquarters and followed with the Prime Minister’s Lecture Series at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank .
The…
Nine named for 2015 National Awards
(ZIZ News) -- Nine persons have been named to receive the country’s 2015 national awards.
The Star of Merit was awarded to Washington Archibald in the field of Education; Richard Caines in Business and Marjorie Morton for her contribution…
Ministers Visit Schools during Independence Patriotic Programmes
(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris, along with other government ministers made stops at primary and secondary schools across St. Kitts, on Monday, as part of the Independence 32 celebrations.
ZIZ News was on hand at…