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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…
Australia v Pakistan: Tourists fall short of world record run chase in Brisbane
Pakistan fell short of completing a world record run chase in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane.
The tourists, set a target of 490, began the final day on 382-8 and were on target for a famous victory until Asad Shafiq fell…
Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov shot dead in Ankara
A gunman has shot dead Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict.
Several other people were reportedly also injured in the attack, a day after protests in Turkey…
Trump presidency faces electoral college test from opponents
The US electoral college is expected to certify Donald Trump as president on Monday, despite a last-minute effort to thwart the Republican.
The institution's 538 electors will vote at state capitols nationwide.
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Cuba Offers Rum To Repay US$276 Million Debt To Czech Republic
Cuba has devised an innovative way to pay off its multimillion-dollar debt to the Czech Republic – innumerable gallons of its famous rum.
Cuba made the offer during recent negotiations on the issue, according to the Czech finance…
Venezuela Delays Scrapping of 100-Bolivar Bill
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has delayed the withdrawal of the 100 bolivar bill until January amid protests, looting and economic chaos.
Last Sunday, Maduro made the surprise announcement that the 100 bolivar note, which is worth…
Commissioner of Police Ian Queeley lauds crime free VAT Day
(ZIZ News) -- Commissioner of Police, Ian Queeley says there were no reports of major incidents of crime on Reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) day last Friday.
He made the comments while speaking with ZIZ during a brief interview on Monday…
Nevis Health Minister announces plans to extend health services at Alexandra Hospital
NIA -- The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) plans to continue expanding the services offered at the Alexandra Hospital once work, which is expected to commence on the physical plant in 2017, is completed.
Deputy Premier of Nevis and…
Commissioner Queeley congratulates graduands for successfully completing RSS Section Leaders Course…
(SKNIS): Ian Queeley, Commissioner of Police in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), congratulated the 23 men and women who successfully completed the six week Regional Security System (RSS) Section Leaders Course…
Team Unity Government reiterates commitment to proper fiscal management, accountability and…
(PRESS SEC) — The Team Unity Government reiterated during this month’s National Assembly proceedings its commitment to properly managing the affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis and ameliorating arrangements that were entered into without due…
SK wins Carnival Queen Pageant
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts’ Khyla Browne has won the first Miss Caribbean Carnival Queen Pageant.
On Saturday night Miss Browne beat out six other contestants to take the crown with 1566.8 points, winning Best Ambassadorial Wear, Best…
Thousands flock businesses on VAT-Reduced Day
(SKNIS)—Thousands of shoppers are swarming businesses today December 16 as buyers and sellers meet to take advantage of the Discounted VAT-Rate Day.
The December 16th VAT Reduced Day is part of the Government of National Unity’s agenda…