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Government’s agenda is to enhance quality of life of workers
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Minister of Labour, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett said the ministry is committed to play its critical role in the formulation of an agenda to enhance the quality of life of working people in St. Kitts and Nevis.…
Nevis Administration continues to invest in health professionals, says Minister Brantley
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -- Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Health Hon. Mark Brantley, says that the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) continues to invest in the island’s health services through medical professionals.
Mr. Brantley…
Applications for the 2015 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, is now accepting applications for the 2015 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation.
The Embassy, which is accredited to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean…
Minister Nisbett outlines broad policies of Ministry of Labour
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Minister of Labour, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett, has been outlining the broad policy imperatives of the Ministry of Labour which he says includes hospitality; physical infrastructure; manufacturing/industrial…
Police Updates (October 31, 2014)
(ZIZ News) -- Court Convictions
District "A" Magistrate's Court
Shavaughn Hendricks of Lime Kiln Housing Project was convicted for Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunitions which were committed on 12th October 2014, and…
Heavy truck drivers urged to reduce speed in vicinity of pipe installation works
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Manager of the Nevis Water Department (NWD) Roger Hanley, is appealing to vehicle operators, in particular, heavy trucks drivers, to reduce speed when driving through the Department’s active construction zone along…
CPL generates US $26 Million in St. Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Economic activity in St. Kitts and Nevis spurred by the Federation’s participation in the 2014 Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20 tournament is estimated to be over US $26 million.
The study…
CFBC continues to build capacity for Students and Faculty
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- At a recent town hall meeting President of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Dr. Kelvin Daly outlined some of the numerous initiatives in place to build capacity for the students and faculty and…
Three Primary Schools participate in Joint Professional Development Exercise
(ZIZ News) -- On Friday, Staff of the Saddlers, Edgar T. Morris and Estridge Primary Schools participated in a Professional Development Exercise.
Held at the conference room of the National Emergency Management Agency , the all-day event…
SKTU threatens Education Ministry it will escalate to island wide industrial action over BHS Matter
(ZIZ News) -- The St. Kitts Union of Teachers has advised the Ministry of Education that it intends to support the teachers at the Basseterre High School in their continued industrial action.
In a letter to Minister of Education, Sen.…
ECCU Finance Ministers meet on Friday
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- Ministers of Finance from the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) meet here on Friday 31st October.
It’s the 80th Meeting of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB).
The…
New River quarry helping to reduce cost of NIA projects
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- With the New River quarry back in the hands of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) and managed by the Nevis Housing and Lands Development Corporation (NHLDC), it is helping to reduce the cost of government…
Solid vote of confidence in Patrice Nisbett
Charlestown, Nevis (CUOPM) -- A solid vote of confidence in the Federation’s Minster of Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security and Labour, Justice and Legal Affairs, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett from Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L.…
Police Updates (October 29, 2014)
(ZIZ News) -- Arrests
Rodelle Clarke of Stapleton and Trevlon Stanley of Upper Monkey Hill were formally arrested and charged for Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis With Intent To Supply, which were committed on…
Long Service Gratuity Scheme launched, first recipients presented with checks
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas says the long service of a worker with an employer must mean more than a mere memory.
Speaking at the official launching of the New…