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Vat removed from Food, Medicine and Funeral Expenses in St. Kitts and Nevis
(ZIZ News) -- Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are breathing a sigh of relief as Value Added Tax has been removed from food, medicine, and funeral expenses.
Last month, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris…
Consumer Affairs actively monitoring Food Prices
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Consumer Affairs Department in collaboration with the Inland Revenue Department and Customs and Excise Department are actively working to ensure the true benefits of the VAT removal are realized by…
Israel’s Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis pays courtesy call on Nevis Premier Amory
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Israel’s Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis and the Caribbean His Excellency Mordehai Amihai-Bivas says the Jewish community which existed on Nevis would help in building better bilateral relations between Israel and…
Prime Minister Harris attends CARICOM-US Summit
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Prime Minister Dr. The Hon. Timothy Harris left the federation yesterday, for Jamaica, to attend the summit of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government and United States President Barack Obama.
The Prime…
PM Harris lends ear to Constituents’ Concerns
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister and Constituency Representative for St. Christopher #7, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, spent much of his Easter weekend listening to the concerns and needs of his…
Nevis Premier emphasizes Improved Relationship with Federal Government
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The improved relationship between the federal government of St. Kitts and Nevis and the autonomous Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has been welcomed by many residents and praised by Premier of Nevis the…
Hon. Shawn K. Richards appointed acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts- Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- St. Kitts-Nevis Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Shawn K. Richards has been named Acting Prime Minister. Richards was appointed as Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Timothy…
Small Business Owner Dead, Foul Play Suspected
(ZIZ News) -- Police in Nevis are investigating an apparent murder which has claimed the life of Fountain Village resident Hueluo Pableto Hanley Cornelius.
According to the police, Cornelius' body was found by fellow villager Cassandra…
C.O.P. Resigns, National Security Minister confirms
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has confirmed the rumours that Commissioner of Police Dr. Celvin Walwyn has resigned.
“In relation to the Commissioner of Police, I can say that the…
Finance Minister Harris updates Nation on status of Liveable Wage promised by Team Unity
(ZIZ News) -- The liveable wage promised by Team Unity during the election campaign will ensure that persons are able to provide for their families over the long term.
The country’s Finance Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris gave an update…
PM Harris to attend Caricom-US Summit
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris will be among several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government to attend a summit held between the region and the United States of America in Jamaica…
Athletic Stadium Named After Kim Collins
Sport and government officials were among those in attendance on Sunday afternoon for a ceremony to rename the national track stadium at Bird Rock in honour of sprint icon, Kim Collins.
The ceremony formed part of the 2015 CARIFTA Games…
Dr. Harris Reaffirms Commitment to Nevis
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the people of Nevis. Earlier this week, the Nation learnt that Nevis will soon be getting an EC$10 million donation…
Nevis’ Premier Pleased with Partnership between NIA and Federal Government
(ZIZ News) -- Nevis’ Premier, Hon. Vance Amory has spoken positively of the relationship between his Nevis Island Administration and the Federal government.
He said, “I think the relationship and the way we will do business going forward,…
CARIFTA Games Continue
(ZIZ News) -- The 44th edition of the CARIFTA Games continued on Saturday with a number of events including the girls’ shot put, octathlon boys’ 100 metre dash open, the long jump and the 400 metre hurdles.
A number of countries, including…