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(NIA) -- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Nicole Slack-Liburd says that a growing number of persons on Nevis face the challenge of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. She expressed that view when she…

(NIA) -- United States of America Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Her Excellency Linda Taglialatela expressed satisfaction with the status of an early flood warning system implemented on Nevis through the Organisation of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 08, 2016 (SKNIS): The versatility of the pumpkin will be showcased over the next three months as the Department of Agriculture launched the National Pumpkin Challenge: “Pumpkin Sweet” on Friday April 08. The…

The Western Hemisphere's only two members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Guyana and Suriname, will participate in next week's 13th Summit of the OIC from April 10-15 in Istanbul, Turkey. READ MORE AT:…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed concern that the “tax havens” label is again being attached to the financial services centres in member states, following the leak of the so-called Panama Papers. In a statement issued…

Democratic nomination rivals Hillary Clinton and Bernie sanders are fighting their latest duel in Wyoming, the U.S state with the fewest delegates. The state's caucuses have opened to elect just 14 delegates, with a further four chosen at…

Prosecutors are seeking a six-month jail sentence for disgraced former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who is alleged to have paid hush money to cover up sex abuse. Court documents say Hastert agreed to pay $3.5m (£2.5m) to a person he…

Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris met Tuesday with the new Australian High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. John Kenneth Pilbeam who is also accredited by Australia as its Ambassador to CARICOM. Ambassador Pilbeam,…

(ZIZ News) -- CXC will be going digital with its exams beginning as early as next year. That’s according to National Examinations Registrar Solomon Claxton in a recent interview with ZIZ. Claxton said while CXC Registrar Glenroy…

(ZIZ News) — The public is being asked to give former prisoners a fair chance on their release from prison. The call comes from Superintendent of Her Majesty’s Prison, Junie Hodge who says the prison is undertaking rehabilitation…

(ZIZ News) -- The management of the Ocean Terrace Inn began its week long ServSafe Training Course at the Fisherman’s Wharf, to sharpen the food preparation skills of its employees. ZIZ spoke with the General Manager of the Ocean Terrace…

(ZIZ News) -- It was a night of fun and food at the Rams Food Court on Wednesday as the Inaugural Shawarma Eating Competition got underway. Shawarma is an Arab dish where grilled lamb, veal, chicken, or turkey is shaved and served in a…

(SKNIS): Verna Morris, Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis in Havana, Cuba, said that the Federation is currently serving at an interesting phase in the history of the Spanish-speaking country when its relationship with…

(ZIZ News) -- Her Majesty’s Prison is continuing to undergo changes and a number of firsts under the supervision of Superintendent Junie Hodge. Most recently, the officers at the prison participated in a parade and lecture attended by…

(ZIZ News) -- According to Head of Oceans Governance Unit to the OECS, Dr. Asha Singh, the small developing island regions should focus more on using the ocean as a major resource for economic development. She made this statement during a…