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H. E. Lionel Sydney Osborne presents his credentials to CARICOM Secretary General
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- In a brief, yet very symbolical ceremony held at the Office of the Secretary General of CARICOM in Guyana on Tuesday 22nd September, St. Kitts and Nevis Ambassador to CARICOM, His Excellency (H.E.) Lionel…
Guyana accuses Venezuela of military buildup in border area
Georgetown, Guyana -- Guyana's President David Granger said on Tuesday that Venezuela had launched an "extraordinary military deployment" in the border area between the two countries.
"We have noticed during the month of September an…
Time to capitalise on the spa, health and wellness tourism industry, says Caribbean Export
Bridgetown, Barbados -- “The time is ripe for the Caribbean to capitalise on the health and wellness industry.” This was one of the comments from Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) executive director, Pamela…
Bahamas mega resort will be completed, says Chinese contractor
Nassau, Bahamas -- Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie said the chairman of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has assured him that bankrupt multibillion dollar resort Baha Mar will be completed and opened early.…
J’can Embassy promoting business opportunities in Venezuela
Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Jamaican Embassy in Venezuela is seeking to strengthen business ties between the island and the South American country.
Ambassador to Venezuela, Sharon Webber, said that Trade and Tourism are significant…
Volcano erupts in Nicaragua
Managua, Nicaragua (AFP) -- The Telica volcano in northwestern Nicaragua erupted Wednesday, sending up dense columns of ash that settled over six surrounding villages, civil defense officials in the area said.
The first explosion lasted 20…
New Jamaica ambassador to OAS presents Credentials
Washington (CMC) -- Jamaica’s New Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) Ambassador Ralph Thomas, on Wednesday presented his credentials to Secretary General Luis Almagro.
During a ceremony at OAS…
After warm White House welcome, pope heads to Congress
Washington, United States (AFP) -- After bonding with US President Barack Obama on progressive themes like climate change, Pope Francis on Thursday addresses Congress, where conservatives embrace his moral authority but are less comfortable…
Brawl in Bermuda Club Game leads to life ban
Sports Page -- An on-field brawl between two Bermuda Club Cricketers during the country's Champion of Champions final on September 12th has resulted in one of them being banned for life and the other slapped with a lengthy suspension by the…
Gabriel shows form ahead of SL tour
Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Trinidad and Tobago fast bowler Shannon Gabriel warmed up for the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka with a five-wicket haul for Worcestershire in the England County Championship Division One four-day match against…
More Seniors signed up for Grand Event
Sports Page -- The Seniors’ Division at the Department of Social Services on Nevis, is reporting an increase in the number of individuals who have signed up for the Grand Seniors’ fun and action sports meet to be hosted by that division in…
Former SSMC Workers Still Receiving Cheques
(ZIZ News) – Three days after a ceremony that marked the start of the cheque distribution process for former employees of the St. Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Corporation , persons are still receiving their cut of the EC$16 million.
It was…
Trinity Esdaille-Robinson – 2015 Independence Baby
(ZIZ News) -- Trinity Esdaille-Robinson, nicknamed “Indee” which is short for Independence, is St. Kitts and Nevis' 2015 Independence Baby.
Indee was born on September 19th, the day that the Nation celebrated its 32nd anniversary of…
Government Settles with Former DPP Travers Sinanan
(ZIZ News) -- On Monday, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis reached a settlement in the case against Former Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Travers Sinanan.
In putting the case into context, Attorney General, Honourable Vincent…
Groundbreaking for Shade House and Handing Over of Tools
(ZIZ News) -- On Tuesday, the St. Kitts-Nevis Agricultural Youth Forum in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture held a ceremony that was two-fold; firstly, for the handing over of garden tools to…