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Government Offices to be Closed on Monday
(ZIZ News) -- The Federal Cabinet, with the approval of the Governor General, has taken the decision to close all government offices in the Federation on Monday August 24th with similar closures for private sector firms and agencies.
This…
Tropical Storm Watch issued as Danny Weakens
(ZIZ News) -- A Tropical Storm Watch has now been issued for St. Kitts and Nevis, as Hurricane Danny weakens back to a Category One system.
At 5pm, Hurricane Danny was located at about 570 miles east of the Leeward Islands.
Information…
Hurricane Danny – Travel Advisory from LIAT
ISSUED AT 5:30PM - AUGUST 22, 2015
JOHN'S, Antigua - LIAT wishes to advise that due to the impending passage of Hurricane Danny, it has been forced to cancel the following services for Sunday, August 23, Monday, August 24 and Tuesday,…
Hurricane Danny – Travel Update from Seaborne
Dear Valued Customers:
A major storm is expected to affect travel to, from and through much of the Caribbean over the next few days. Please check flight status frequently on seaborneairlines.com or Seaborne's Facebook page for up-to-the-…
Military Training Closing Ceremony
(ZIZ News) -- Two weeks of military training for local security forces wrapped up on Thursday afternoon with the closing ceremony of the Subject Matter Expert Exchange.
Members of the Florida Army National Guard have been working with the…
Police Force Holds Town Hall With Residents of Sandy Point
(ZIZ New) -- Residents of Sandy Point weighed in on the country’s current level of safety and security when they were invited to a town hall meeting at the Sandy Point Community Centre.
Held on Thursday night, the town hall saw members of…
Several Schools Undergo Repairs for Start of 2015-2016 Academic School Year
(ZIZ News) -- Several of the island’s schools are undergoing repairs in preparation for the start of the 2015-2016 academic school year.
Education Minister, Hon. Shawn Richards said although the present repairs are more in depth, his…
SKELEC Prepared For Hurricane Danny
(ZIZ News) -- Bertill Browne, an Engineer attached to the St. Kitts Electric Company (SKELEC), says the company has no intention of disconnecting electricity supply during the storm but, if the storm causes an outage, power would remain…
Hurricane Shelter Assessment Extended
(ZIZ News) -- Hurricane shelter assessment has been extended to several health institutions, specifically the health centres.
Honourable Wendy Phipps said in the event of a disaster, those places would be first in line to give immediate…
Prime Minister Harris Holds Discussions with H. E. David Lin
(ZIZ News) – While discussing ideas and avenues for further cooperation with Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency David Lin, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris emphasized that the friendship between…
Ministry of Health Prepared for Storm
(ZIZ News) – Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Andrew Skerritt said his ministry has proper emergency plans in effect, pending a disaster.
Skerritt said the health institutions, which already have their plans of action in…
Danny Upgrades to a Category One Hurricane
(ZIZ News) –Danny has upgraded to a category one hurricane, the first of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.
As of 5pm Thursday, the center of Hurricane Danny was located about 1,030 miles east of the Windward Islands, according to information…
NIA encourages parents to help arrest vandalism problem at schools
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Parents of students who vandalise school and other public property, may soon be held responsible for cost associated with restoration work. Premier of Nevis and Minister of Education Hon. Vance Amory said…
Nevis Premier expresses condolences on the passing of former educator Cecil Sutton
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Premier of Nevis and Minister of Education Hon. Vance Amory urged the people of Nevis to see the need to appreciate and value those who contribute to the island’s development.
Mr. Amory made the comment while…
Citizens embrace 2015 Independence Theme
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- The theme for the 32nd Anniversary of Independence in St. Kitts and Nevis - United in Building a Stronger Nation - has resonated with citizens, as the twin-island federation prepares for a month-long…