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Ex-Soldier Killed, St. Kitts-Nevis Records First Homicide
(ZIZ News) – St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded its the first homicide for 2016 and police officers are already moving ahead with the investigation as one person has been detained for questioning.
Earlier, ZIZ reported that an ex-soldier,…
Scientists uncover evidence of large volcanic activity in Caribbean
(Caribbean360) Scientists from the University of Southampton have uncovered evidence of a previously unknown large volcanic eruption in the Caribbean Sea.
The university says on its website that by studying ash layers, known as tephras, in…
Cruise passenger dies in four-vehicle collision
(Jamaica Observer) The police say a cruise ship passenger died from injuries she sustained when the tour bus in which she was travelling overturned in a four-vehicle collision on a section of the North Coast Highway, which passes through…
Two charged with murder of British teenager
(Antigua Observer) Guyana - Two men were charged with the murder of a British teenager when they appeared in court on Thursday.
Aaron Hing, 23 and Staymon George, 23 appeared in Georgetown Magistrates’ Court were they were told that they…
Anglican Communion to restrict US Church over gay marriage
(BBC) Anglican leaders have barred a liberal US branch from decision-making for allowing same-sex marriage.
Anglicans have been divided on the issue since the US Episcopal Church ordained an openly gay bishop in 2003.
Leaders said the…
Two US military helicopters collide near Hawaii
(BBC) Two US Marine helicopters have collided near the Hawaiian island of Oahu, each with six people on board.
The crash occurred during a night-time training mission late on Thursday but it is unclear why.
Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer…
SKN Part of Caribbean Citizenship Summit 2016
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts-Nevis is one of four stops on the Caribbean Citizenship Summit 2016 which is being organised by NTL Trust and being dubbed “the main annual immigration event in Caribbean.”
Backed by the support of his Cabinet…
Windies Boosted By #1 Ranking, Says CEO Muirhead
(ZIZ News) – The West Indies Cricket Team is now ranked as the number one Twenty20 team in the world, and Chief Executive Officer of the West Indies Cricket Board, Michael Muirhead believes it will serve as a confidence booster ahead of the…
Hurricanes Lose Nail-Biter
(ZIZ News) – The Windward Islands Volcanoes handed the Leeward Islands Hurricanes franchise team another loss in the Nagico Super50 Tournament on Monday night.
Chasing a target of 239 from 50 overs for victory, the Volcanoes scored 242 for…
ROC (Taiwan) Donates to JNF Hospital
(ZIZ News) -- The Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan has once again contributed to the Federation in a major way; this time with the donation of technological equipment to the Joseph N. France General Hospital.
At a presentation ceremony…
Nicha B. says he “Can’t Wait” to perform in Trinidad
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ presence will soon be felt in Trinidad when local soca sensation Nicha B. takes the stage.
The 2015-2016 National Groovy Soca and Super Soca Monarch king Nicha Byron, also known as Nicha B, departed the…
Adrian Williams leaves SKN to Pursue Physical Therapy Studies in Texas
(ZIZ News) -- The Federation’s most decorated male junior athlete, Nevisian, Adrian Williams, left the federation today to further his education at the South Plains College in Texas.
He was met at the airport by Public Relations Officer…
No cancellation of Carnival by Govt, says PM
(Trinidad Express) There will be no cancellation of Carnival 2016 by the Government, stated Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley.
He said any decision to cancel Carnival should be made by stakeholders in the sector.
Speaking in Tobago…
Electricity bills getting lighter
(Jamaica Observer) THE Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says its customers will see yet another reduction in bills this month, as the light and power company continues to pass on savings from falling fuel prices.
“This month, customers…
20 per cent more for social security
(Antigua Observer) The Antigua & Barbuda Social Security Scheme is expecting to collect 20 per cent more in revenues when the proposed increase comes into effect later this year.
On Tuesday, the scheme’s Executive Director David…