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Guatemala voters choose new president amid fraud scandal
Guatemala City, Guatemala (AP) -- An uncomfortable challenge confronted Guatemala's presidential candidates on Sunday: trying to win the votes of a nation that has put the last elected leader in court custody.
Most are old-guard candidates…
Tsipras warns Greeks against return to ‘corrupt’ past
Athens, Greece (AP) -- Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says the upcoming national election is a battle between his "honorable" governments of the past seven months and "the dark period of corruption, cronyism and power networks"…
Prince says FIFA leaders knew about corruption
Manchester, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Prince Ali bin al Hussein, who led a challenge against FIFA president Sepp Blatter this year, said Monday that world football leaders must have known about the corruption that has rocked the governing…
Nevis Premier addresses teachers at start of the new school year
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The following is an address delivered to teachers on September 8th, 2015, by Premier of Nevis and Minister of Education in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Vance Amory, on the occasion of the commencement…
Independence Anniversary Calender of Events Reflects Theme
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The schedule of events for this year’s celebrations marking the 32nd Anniversary of Independence for St. Kitts and Nevis under the theme “United in Building a Stronger Nation” has been released.
The…
Parents and Guardians urged to keep Children in School
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for Education Hon. Shawn Richards is urging parents and guardians of children to aid in the molding of the nation’s youth by keeping them in school.
In a…
Constituency #1 School Supply Drive
(ZIZ News) – Hon. Ian “Patches” Liburd is once again giving back to residents of his constituency in a big way.
On Saturday, the office of the constituency number one representative was buzzing with activity as parents and children…
Students Go Back to School
(ZIZ News) – Thousands of students showed up at school, some starting out for the first time, on Monday after a long summer.
Students from as early as day-care to the local high schools were seen sporting new haircuts, hairstyles, uniforms…
PM Harris and Minister Liburd at Petrocaribe Summit
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts-Nevis' Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris arrived in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Friday night to a warm welcome and a Guard of Honour.
Jamaica is hosting the Tenth Summit of Petrocaribe today and tomorrow, Sunday…
Breast Cancer Foundation Announces First Major Event
(ZIZ News) -- In October, St. Kitts-Nevis will be joining the rest of the world in celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Pamela Armstrong-Hendrickson, President of the Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation says her organisation…
Importance of the Manufacturing Sector
(ZIZ News) -- The key players in the manufacturing sector in St. Kitts and Nevis were, this week, reminded of the Government’s full commitment to developing the industry.
The pledge was made by Minister responsible for International Trade…
PM Harris Promotes Public-Private Sector Partnerships
(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris says regional leaders can establish more public-private sector partnerships as one viable alternative to borrowing money from international lenders.
He was at the…
Hamilton Thanks Sanitation Workers
(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Health, the Hon. Eugene Hamilton has praised the sanitation workers of St. Kitts and Nevis for their role in preserving the health of the Federation.
He spoke at a service, on Sunday morning at the Apostolic Faith…
Education Minister Delivers Back to School Address
(ZIZ News) -- As the nation gets ready for the start of the new academic year on Monday, Minister of Education, Hon. Shawn Richards has delivered a national address, covering several educational issues.
Among them was the formation of a…
Teachers Trained to Help Autistic Children
(ZIZ News) -- An autism expert has been in the Federation conducting workshops for teachers who work with autistic children.
Over the past week, Dr. Sheryl Rosin has been training educators in techniques used to detect symptoms of autism…