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Minister Liburd Talks Wind Energy and Road Maintenance
(ZIZ News) - Energy production and the state of the country's roads were among topics raised on Thursday night when Parliamentary Representative for Constituency #1, Hon. Ian "Patches" Liburd met with constituents during a town hall meeting…
Some Projects under CBI Programme are Unbecoming, Says Prime Minister Harris
(ZIZ News) - As the government continues to restructure the Citizenship by Investment Programme, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has expressed concern over the selection of some projects which benefit from the programme's amenities.…
Taking care of people is Priority says PM Harris
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Eunella Henry of McKnight, St. Kitts is in Venezuela for medical treatment to dislodge a bullet in her leg after a shooting in July 2014
Reflection on the event, Ms. Henry said, “I got shot in that crazy…
St. Kitts and Nevis lead at Unesco Board Meeting
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Officials from St. Kitts and Nevis played a pivotal role at the 196th session of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Executive Board, recently held in Paris, France.…
Nevis Dept. of Agriculture to observe Agriculture Awareness Month in May
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The third annual Agriculture Awareness Month hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, will begin on May 1st with a range of agriculture-related activities promoting food security.
The month comes on the heels of what…
Diplomatic Passports Not For Sale, Government Not Afraid To Revoke Passports
(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris, has made it clear that his government will not facilitate the sale of any diplomatic passport.
During his monthly press conference, Dr. Harris said while his administration will…
Board of Directors’ Selection Process Nears End, Says Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris
(ZIZ News) - As the transition from the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party-led government to that of the Team Unity-led Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris said the selection of new boards of…
Sugar Workers Restoration Fund Committee Secretariat to open Next Week
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The secretariat of the Sugar Workers Restoration Fund (SWRF) committee will open next week in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
This according to Chairman of the SWRF committee, Mr. Osbert Desuza, (Ag) Permanent Secretary in…
St. Kitts & Nevis Positioned to Welcome Genuine Investors
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- St. Kitts and Nevis is open for business to legitimate investors was again reiterated by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris in the opening statement of his monthly press conference.
“To…
St. Kitts & Nevis takes Steps to Ensure Reputable Economic Citizens
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris firmly stated that citizenship would be revoked from economic citizens who commit serious crimes such as terrorism or whose names appear on international…
Newtown Senior Citizen Gets Running Water For The First Time
(ZIZ News) -- An 84-year-old resident of Newtown is smiling after Area Representative, Hon. Ian "Patches" Liburd, provided him with running water at his home, something he had been living without his entire life.
On Wednesday morning,…
New Facility to be Launched at Agriculture Open Day
(ZIZ News) -- As the 2015 Agriculture Open Day gets underway on Thursday, officials at the Department of Agriculture are particularly pleased with the expected launch of a new facility.
Lionel Stevens of the Plant Propagation Unit spoke to…
NIA Receives First EC$10 Million Payment From Federal Government
(ZIZ News) -- The country's leader and Finance Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has confirmed that the first installment of budgetary support to the Nevis Island Administration has been paid.
During his monthly press conference, Dr…
Former SSMC Workers May Be Paid By Independence 2015
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris announced on Tuesday during his second monthly press conference, that it is likely that former St. Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Corporation employees will receive their share of EC$16…
Security Forces Complete Instructors’ Training Course
(ZIZ News) - Fifteen officers from different security agencies in St. Kitts and Nevis successfully completed an Instructor Development and Classroom Management Course on Monday.
The course was designed to assist with the development of a…