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Minimum wage increases to EC$360 per week from November 1st

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The minimum wage in St. Kitts and Nevis has been increased. “I am pleased to announce that the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved an increase in the minimum wage of our workers from $320 per…

Office World Donates Computers to Fight Crime

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- A private partner of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has stepped forward to donate technology tools to the Anti-Crime Unit that will facilitate the continued upgrade of equipment used by the security…

Police Youth Programmes Effective

(ZIZ News) -- Commissioner of Police, Dr. C. G. Walwyn is satisfied that police and community based initiatives to steer youth away from deviant lifestyles are bearing fruit. Speaking at Conversations For Progress in Sandy Point on…

Nevis celebrates Federation’s Independence

(ZIZ News) -- The sister-island of Nevis is doing its part to ensure that the Federation's 31st Independence Anniversary is celebrated there. Speaking with Permanent Secretary in the Premier's Ministry, Wakely Daniel, ZIZ News learnt that…

PM Douglas calls for Reflection

(ZIZ News) -- As St. Kitts-Nevis celebrates its 31st anniversary of Independence, the nation's Prime Minister the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas is calling for reflection. Speaking at Tuesday morning's Guard of Honour and…

“31 is a Good Age”

(ZIZ News) -- The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis officially observes its 31st anniversary of independence on September 19th. Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr Denzil Douglas said St. Kitts and Nevis has been tested and tried and has now…

Second Attempt at MONC Shot Down

(ZIZ News) -- On Monday 15th September, clerk of the national assembly, Jose Lloyd issued notice of an emergency sitting of the Honourable House this morning (Wednesday) at 10A.M. That same day, leader of the opposition coalition, Team…

Ceremonial Parade to be held tonight

(ZIZ News) -- The Warner Park Cricket stadium will come alive tonight when the 31st Anniversary of Independence ceremonial parade is held there. Set to commence at 11pm, tonight's ceremony will feature, among other things, the inspection…

PEP Cosmetology trainees ready for actual clients

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- The establishment of the People Employment Programme (PEP) School of Cosmetology has proven to be a significant development as it has allowed for the holistic training of trainees in the cosmetology discipline, who…

History making law term in St. Kitts and Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- History will be made in the twin-island Federation when the new Law Term opens on Wednesday 17th September. Two female judges will be assigned as Resident Justices in the St. Kitts Circuit and the Nevis…