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Labour minister hopes to see more locals participate in Canada’s Seasonal Work Programme
(SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Labour, Honourable Vance Amory, has encouraged local agricultural workers to consider expanding their work experience by participating in the annual Canada/Caribbean Seasonal Agriculture Workers…
Mary Charles Hospital hosts Christmas Programme
(SKNIS)—The Mary Charles Hospital in Molineux held its Christmas programme on December 22, 2016, under the theme “One Christmas Morn”. The programme was attended by several government officials from the Ministry of Health, including…
Racing and Gaming Services and Social Committee donates this season
ZIZ NEWS-- The Racing and Gaming Services and Social Committee is once again donating to those in need this season. According to President of the Racing and Gaming Services Social Committee, Delisia Lescott, the committee has donated…
George North: Northampton Saints avoid sanction over head injury
Northampton Saints will face no sanction following the investigation into their treatment of Wales wing George North's latest head injury. However, the concussion review panel concluded that the 24-year-old should not have returned to…
Cardiff Blues lock George Earle banned for eight weeks
Cardiff Blues lock George Earle has been banned for eight weeks after being sent off in their European Challenge Cup defeat by Bath. South African Earle made contact with the eye area of Bath flanker Tom Ellis in the second half of the…
Berlin truck attack: Manhunt across Europe for suspect
A manhunt is under way across Europe's Schengen states after prosecutors identified a suspect in the lorry attack on a Berlin Christmas market. A warrant was issued at midnight. Details were not given but media reports say the suspect is…
Mexico fireworks blast: Dozens killed in Tultepec explosion
More than 70 others were injured as the blast hit the San Pablito fireworks market in Tultepec, about 20 miles (32km) outside the city. Video from the scene showed a large number of fireworks rocketing into the air as they caught fire.…
FBI said to be monitoring Caribbean entertainment events
A regional entertainment promotion agency recently came in for a surprise, when one major talent booking agency in the United States demanded that they make certain evidential disclosures required by the FBI pertaining to the origin of the…
Regional experts make ‘slow, steady progress’ on safe seafood policies
There is still a long way to go but experts meeting here last Thursday expressed optimism that slow but steady progress was being made toward introducing region-wide laws, rules and regulations intended to make Caribbean fish and seafood…
Heightened police presence during Carnival/Christmas Season
(ZIZ News) -- Commissioner of Police, Ian Queeley says the public can expect heightened police presence throughout the Carnival/Christmas season in efforts to combat crime. He made the statement during a brief interview with ZIZ earlier…
Graduates of RSS Section Leaders Course gets early chance to hone newly acquired leadership skills
(RSCNPF): The combination of Carnival and the Christmas Season in St. Kitts and Nevis is being used as an opportunity to afford new graduates of the Section Leaders Course conducted by Regional Security System Training Institute (RSS-TI)…
Garden Hotspurs donate to 100 year old fan on her birthday
(ZIZ News) -- The Garden Hotspurs Football Club Executives placed a smile on the face of their oldest fan, Mrs. Agnes Bradshaw earlier on Tuesday as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Public Relations Officer of the Garden Hotspurs,…
Recruits charged to be exemplary soldiers
(ZIZ News) — The newest members of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force have been charged to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the Defence Force. During the passing out parade for Basic Military Course No. 18,…
Training for Alexandra Hospital’s staff is top priority, says Administrator Pemberton
NIA – Administrator at the Alexandra Hospital on Nevis Gary Pemberton, says the facility’s human resource capacity is its greatest asset and, as such, staff training continues to be a priority. He was at the time delivering a report on…
Fifa corruption crisis: Rafael Callejas & Alfredo Hawit get life bans
Two former senior officials who have pleaded guilty to criminal corruption charges have been banned from football-related activity for life by Fifa. The sport's governing body began its own investigation into Rafael Callejas and Alfredo…