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Police Updates (June 29, 2015)

(ZIZ News) -- Court Conviction Ethel Swanton 56 years old of Dieppe Bay Housing Project was convicted for Driving without Due Care and Attention which was committed on 20th June 2014 at Mansion, and fined $1,500.00 which…

St. Kitts and Nevis Parliament takes up critical bills

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The first sitting of The Federal Parliament since the ceremonial opening on May 14 convenes tomorrow June 30 in Basseterre, where members of the house and the gallery will hear a number of bills read for the…

Persons on the mend learn about Labour Rights

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Department of Labour is strengthening its engagement with the public, as it seeks to educate and inform workers about their rights and increase their productivity. Officials recently partnered with the…

Eight to benefit from 2015 Cuban Scholarship

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Eight nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis were announced recently as this year’s beneficiaries of the Cuban scholarship programme. The programme which has benefited citizens for almost two decades has provided…

Teacher Induction Course Ends

(ZIZ News) The Ministry of Education's Teachers' Induction Course themed 'Equipping New Teachers with Requisite Skills, Attitude, and Knowledge' came to a close on Friday. At least 50 prospective teachers took part in the course. Daryll…

Advice For Young Artists

(ZIZ News) Soca star and lead singer of the Roy Cape All Stars, Ricardo Drue is encouraging up and coming artistes to not be seduced by the fame and attention that musical success can bring. In a backstage interview with ZIZ, Drue…

Eat Local Day a Success

(ZIZ News) Organizers of the 2015 Eat Local Day have described the event as a success. On Friday, a section of Independence Square was transformed into a food fair, promoting local food. This is an annual event, hosted by the Department…

Soca, Latin Kick Off Music Festival

(ZIZ News) The 19th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival got off to a flying start on Thursday night with homegrown and regional actions showcasing the diverse musical styles of the Caribbean. First up was the Odisi Band out of Nevis. They…

Tourism Industry Worker speaks on importance of his job

(ZIZ News) -- It was a busy day on Thursday June 25th for employees within the tourism sector as hundreds of tourists lined the streets of Basseterre and visited shops at Port Zante. One group of young men seemed particularly busy as they…

C.P.L. owner delighted to bring team to St. Kitts and Nevis

(ZIZ News) -- Despite a rocky start to the 2015 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, one of the team’s owners says he is still excited they were able to bring a franchise to the Federation. Patriots'…

Music Festival offers opportunity to more locals

(ZIZ News) -- The 19th edition of the St. Kitts Music Festival got underway on Thursday night with an explosion of soca music. In addressing a question posed on the infusion of a wider range of entertainment into the festival, Minister of…

Damaris Lewis excited about St. Kitts Music Festival

(ZIZ News) -- The St. Kitts Music Festival has, over the years, attracted top local, regional and international artists but this year’s edition will also feature top personalities serving as hosts. One such personality is Sports…