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Scotia Bank Celebrates Independence

(ZIZ News) -- The Bank of Nova Scotia is joining in the Independence celebrations as all three branches have changed their décor to reflect Independence 32. Dave Ramsumair, General Manager and Country Head of Scotia Bank says they have…

Prime Minister Harris Commends Work of Police Officers

(ZIZ News) -- As the Government continues to throw its full support behind the local police force, the country’s Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris, has publicly lauded members of the Royal St.…

FATCA Bill Causes Heated Debate in Parliament

(ZIZ News) -- Tuesday’s sitting of the National Assembly featured heated debates on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance (United States of America) (Implementation and Enforcement of InterGovernmental Agreement) Bill 2015. Prime Minister,…

Nine named for 2015 National Awards

(ZIZ News) -- Nine persons have been named to receive the country’s 2015 national awards. The Star of Merit was awarded to Washington Archibald in the field of Education; Richard Caines in Business and Marjorie Morton for her contribution…

Day Care Centres and Primary Schools Receive Laptops

(ZIZ News) – On Friday, Minister of Education, Hon. Shawn Richards, handed out several laptops to day care centres and primary schools around the island. The receiving institutions were the Dr. William Connor; Bronte Welsh; Tyrell Williams…

New Outlet for Performing Arts and Academic

(ZIZ News) – The Youth Extravaganza Explosion of Arts Academy embraces children and other young people in performing arts and academics. Wricherly Gumbs, the organisation’s owner, said he is passionate about the development of young…

Journey Back In Time” Scenic Tour

(ZIZ News) – The St. Christopher National Trust is putting its final preparations in place to host the fourth “Journey Back in Time” National Heroes' Day Scenic Tour. The event will be held on board the St. Kitts Scenic Railway, this…

Work on pier extension at Charlestown Port ahead of schedule

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Extension work at the Charlestown Port is on track for completion and commissioning by the end of October. Minister in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Alexis Jeffers told the Department of Information on…

Penetta wins US Open

Sports Page -- Flavia Pennetta's improbable run through the 2015 U.S. Open reached its apex Saturday, when she became the oldest Grand Slam champion in the women's Open era, defeating fellow Italian Roberta Vinci. An evenly matched bout in…

Former England Captain Close dies aged 84

Sports Page -- Brian Close, the former captain of England, Yorkshire and Somerset and one of cricket's most admired characters, has died at the age of 84. He passed away at his home near Bradford on Sunday, Yorkshire said. Allrounder…