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Islamic Bank approves US$30.8 million education loan for Suriname
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- On Monday, the board of executive directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), approved nearly US$895 million to contribute towards new development projects in IDB member countries.
US$30.8 million will go to…
IMF downgrades forecast for world, emerging market economies
Lima, Peru (AP) -- China's slowdown and tumbling commodity prices will push global economic growth this year to the lowest level since the recession year 2009, the International Monetary Fund predicted Tuesday.
In a report Tuesday in…
Mediation Workshop for St. Kitts and Nevis Lawyers
(ZIZ News) – In an effort to increase the cadre of trained mediators in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean (IMPACT Justice) Project is hosting a course on community mediation, specifically for the legal…
Three Charged in Connection with Last Thursday’s Drug Bust
(ZIZ News) – Three persons: two nationals and one non-national, have been charged in connection with last week’s major drug bust at a beach in Conaree.
According to a police release, Tenielle Percival aka "Blaze" of Lime Kiln and Greg…
Team Unity Government Updates Nationals Abroad
(ZIZ News) – Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Osbert DeSuza said he is pleased with the level of interest that nationals abroad have been showing in the developments in St. Kitts and Nevis.
DeSuza accompanied Prime…
Hero’s Welcome for Prime Minister Harris at Town Hall Meeting
(ZIZ News) – It was a hero’s welcome for the country’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris when he, just moments after returning to the federation from a series of business meetings in the United States, hosted a town hall for…
Police Updates (October 6, 2015)
Basseterre, St. Kitts (RSCNPF) -- In relation to a drug bust last Thursday , 1st October, 2015, by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, the three (3) persons arrested have been formally charged. The operation yielded 124 pounds…
Senator Phipps urges ongoing Dialogue on Nationalism
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Traditionally, Independence serves as a time for reflection about the road travelled towards nationhood and the path of development that has followed. Chairperson of the Independence 32 Committee, Honourable…
First ever Pumpkin Festival promotes Local Produce
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Honourable Eugene Hamilton, Minister of Agriculture, has hailed the first ever Pumpkin Festival and Arts Exhibition at the St. Kitts Eco-Park Grounds at Sir Gilles Estate in Sandy Point, as a success, as it…
Hundreds of nationals show support for Team Unity at town-hall meeting in New York
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley, wrapped up their busy and productive schedules by addressing over 300…
Prime Minister Harris’ virtues brought to fore at town hall meeting
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- It was a homecoming like no other. Prime Minister the Hon Dr Timothy Harris who had just arrived from New York where he addressed the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly, was received warmly by an enthusiastic…
Simmons’ disciplinary hearing postponed
Sports Page -- Phil Simmons' future as West Indies coach hangs in the balance after the disciplinary hearing against him was deferred to next week. ESPNcricinfo understands that Simmons had been asked to present himself on Saturday in front…
Crowd trouble takes centre stage in Cuttack
Sports Page -- Crowd trouble forced two interruptions in play during the second T20I at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack as India slid to a six-wicket defeat against South Africa. Play was held up for more than 50 minutes during South…
Thirimanne to lead Board XI vs Windies
Colombo, Sri Lanka -- Lahiru Thirimanne will lead the Sri Lanka Cricket Board President's XI in the three-day encounter against the West Indians, at SSC.
Batting allrounder Milinda Siriwardene, and seamers Suranga Lakmal and Vishwa…
Violet Clarke resigns as Chair of Special Olympics Committee
Sports Page -- In a letter dated 5th October, Mrs. Violet Clarke, the hard working Principal of the Cecele Browne Integrated school, effectively tendered her resignation as chair of the Nevis Special Olympics Committee.
Mrs. Clarke cited…