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Premier Amory Presents Tax-Free Budget

(ZIZ News) – Government officials in Nevis met on Tuesday morning at Assembly Chambers to begin the presentation and debate for the 2016 budget. During his two and a half hour presentation, Nevis’ Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon…

Carnival Chairman Announces Revised Soca Semi-Finalists

(ZIZ News) – Chairman of the National Carnival Committee, Noah Mills announced the changes to this year’s Soca Monarch Semi-final Contest on Tuesday afternoon, during an interview on ZIZ Radio. Following a recent period of uncertainty…

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…

Regis Burton to receive Queen’s Young Leaders Award

(Antigua Observer) 24 year old Regis Burton is among 60 young people from across the Commonwealth who are being recognised as exceptional leaders in their community. They will receive a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award. Burton is…

Are Australia’s gun laws the solution for the US?

(BBC) "We have an opportunity in this country not to go down the American path." Those were the words of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard before he radically changed Australia's gun laws and - many believe - rid the country of…

Paris attacks: Bataclan third attacker identified

(BBC) French police have identified the third attacker at the Bataclan during the Paris attacks, Prime Minister Manuel Valls says. Mr Valls did not name the man, but did not dispute reports naming him as French national Foued…

Laptop Distribution Culminates

(ZIZ News) -- The Laptop Distribution Initiative, undertaken by the Ministry of Education, continued last week with presentations to various government primary and pre-schools and daycare centres on St. Kitts. According to Education…

“In The Spirit Of Christmas”

(ZIZ News) -- As is tradition in December, the Berkeley Memorial, better known as The Circus, is coming alive for four nights this week, with the hosting of the “In the Spirit of Christmas” concert. According to the Ministry of Culture,…

Regional Support For Second Courthouse

(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts has received regional support for the establishment of a second courthouse in Basseterre. Attorney General, the Hon. Vincent Byron said the government has already held discussions with the Eastern Caribbean Supreme…

Governor General Seaton Knighted

(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Governor General, His Excellency S.W. Tapley Seaton CVO, QC, JP has been knighted. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris stopped by Government House on Monday to officially…

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…