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Busy January Ahead for Arsenal

(ZIZ News) – Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he is expecting a busy transfer window at Arsenal in January, which may include a move for Basel Midfielder Mohamed Elneny. Arsenal is said to be closing in on a move for the 23-year-old…

Hetmyer to Lead Windies’ Under-19 Team

(ZIZ News) – Shimron Hetmyer has been named Captain of the West Indies team, for the upcoming International Cricket Council’s Under-19 World Cup 2016. The top-order batsman will play in the tournament for the second time. He was a member…

Peyton Manning: Wada expects allegations to be investigated

Allegations that American football legend Peyton Manning took human growth hormone should be investigated, says the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada). Wada also described the allegations, which Manning dismissed as "complete garbage", as…

WICB Congratulates Stafanie Taylor

The West Indies Cricket Board, on Wednesday, congratulated Stafanie Taylor on winning one of the most prestigious awards in women’s cricket. Taylor, the West Indies Women’s Captain, was named the International Cricket Council’s Women’s…

SKN &TT To Host NAGICO Tournament

St. Kitts-Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago will be co-hosting the 2016 NAGICO Super50 tournament next year...beginning on January 7. The tournament will have 27 matches over 18 days in the biggest, senior regional domestic 50-overs-a-side…

Newtown Wins Women’s Carnival Cup

(ZIZ News) – Winners Circle Newtown United is the 2015 St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) Women's Carnival Cup champion. Newtown United defeated the ladies of Sol Island Auto Conaree FC 3-NIL In the finals on Sunday, thanks…

Richards Claims Top Prize in Auto Show

(ZIZ News) – Jahvon Richards of Nevis in his black Toyota Celica claimed the top prize of the best two door car in the federation at the first ever Big People Bizniss Auto Show on Sunday. The event, held at Flow Grounds, saw some of the…

St. Kitts Prepares For Regional Tournament

(ZIZ News) – Next year, St. Kitts will play host to four regional teams as the Nagico Super50 Cricket Tournament bowls off on January 7th 2016. The four teams to compete in St. Kitts will be the Guyana Jaguars, Jamaica Scorpions, Windward…

Bolt at London Games

Jamaica's Usain Bolt will prepare for the Rio Olympics by competing at the 2016 London Anniversary Games. The six-time Olympic champion returns to the track where he won triple gold at the 2012 London Olympics to take part in the event…

2Ball Tournament a Success

The recently held First Annual St. Kitts 2Ball Invitational Golf Tournament has been described as a success. Golf teams from Ontario and their guests travelled to the Federation to take part in the competition. At the end it all, the St.…

Wiltshire Calls for More Partnerships

(ZIZ News) – Director of Sports, Anthony Wiltshire has issued a call for more businesses in St. Kitts and Nevis to partner with the Ministry of Sports as it looks to develop the nation's student-athletes. Wiltshire was at time addressing…

Minister Richards: 2015 A Memorable Year In Sports

(ZIZ News) – Speaking, this week, at the closing ceremony of the Department of Sports’ school competitions, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Sports, the Hon. Shawn Richards said St. Kitts-Nevis has much to be proud of in the field of…

Warrican Shines as “Windies” Struggles

(ZIZ News) – Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican captured two important wickets before lunch, but Australia kept the West Indies team in the field on the opening day of the first test match at Blundstone Arena. The 23-year-old, playing in his…