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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…

Champion Schools Awarded

(ZIZ News) – The winning schools and top players who participated in the various school tournaments were, on Wednesday, recognised by the Ministry of Sports. This was done through the 2015 Department of Sports Prize Giving and Closing…

Sir Curtly Backs Windies to Win

(ZIZ News) – West Indies’ Bowling Consultant, Sir Curtly Ambrose says the Caribbean team will be very competitive when it faces Australia in the upcoming test series for the Frank Worrell Trophy. Speaking after the team's training session…

South Africa Seeks To Rebuild

(ZIZ News) – South Africa's Captain, Hashim Amla says they were completely outplayed by India throughout the four-match test series but remained confident they can improve ahead of their next test against England, later this month. India…

FBI Probing Sepp Blatter Role In $100m Bribery Scandal

The FBI is investigating the role played by FIFA President Sepp Blatter in a $100m bribes scandal, a BBC investigation has discovered. Sports marketing company ISL paid a total of $100m to officials including former FIFA President Joao…

SKNFA Hosts MLS

The St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association has announced that the Federation will be hosting a Major League Soccer Combine from the 14th to 16th December. According to a statement from the SKNFA, the MLS Combine enables coaches,…