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St Lucia, Venezuela deepen ties
Castries, St Lucia -- On August 7, a delegation from Venezuela, led by Venezuela’s minister for external affairs, Delcy Rodriguez, arrived in Saint Lucia. The visiting Venezuelan minister met Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony and minister for…
International community should do more to assist small states, says Barbados minister
Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Members of the international community need to do much more than “study the situation” of developing states in economic crises; they need to develop a plan to assist them in debt recovery.
That view was…
Antigua-Barbuda continues to forge closer ties with other nations
St John’s, Antigua -- Prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne continues to foster closer relations with international leaders and countries as his government works towards tackling issues that affect Antigua and Barbuda and…
Jamaica on course to pass 9th IMF test
Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaica is on course to pass its 9th consecutive review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This, after successfully surpassing all the key economic targets set by…
China blast latest accident to blight development
Beijing, China (AFP) -- A lack of answers about vast explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin Thursday reinforced questions about standards in the country, where campaigners say lives are sacrificed on a lack of respect for safety and poor…
Three ex-Marines will raise US flag in Cuba, 54 years after lowering it
Washington, United States (AFP) -- Three ex-Marines who lowered the US flag at the American embassy in Cuba in 1961 will be back Friday with Secretary of State John Kerry to raise the Stars and Stripes once again.
"I'm gonna love seeing…
Caribbean Sea coastal beaches not affected by Sargassum, says Nevis Min. of Tourism
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- The Ministry of Tourism on Nevis is encouraging beach goers, divers and other beach users to use beaches along the Caribbean Sea coastline of the island which has not been affected by the Sargassum seaweed that…
Post Office Preparing to Launch U.S. Mailbox Service
(ZIZ News) -- The General Post Office (GPO) in St. Kitts and Nevis is seeking to make online shopping easier for residents with the launch of a U.S. mailbox service.
Deputy Postmaster General, Darrien Veira said the GPO has been testing a…
International Youth Day Radio Programme
(ZIZ News) -- The local observance of International Youth Day saw a panel of young persons engaging the public on several issues that challenge the youth of today and possible solutions to those issues.
Klieon John hosted the sessions on…
$5 Bus Fare After Hours Not Law
(ZIZ News) -- There is a variance in bus fees between St. Kitts and Nevis.
Busmen on Nevis charge an additional $0.50 after 11pm and a $5 fee during Culturama and at Christmas, however busmen on St. Kitts are not free to do so, according…
Investigators’ Course Wraps Up
(ZIZ News) -- Twenty police officers are now better equipped to investigate crimes following a two-week Investigators Course.
The course wrapped up with a closing ceremony at the Police Training School on Wednesday afternoon.
The goal of…
Cessna Aircraft Crashes Near Saba, En Route to St. Kitts
(ZIZ News) -- ZIZ has learnt that a Cessna Carvan C208 aircraft, with the call sign “Mountain 8124” that operates FedEx feeders to the island, suffered engine trouble and crashed at approximately 12pm on Wednesday.
While information…
Customs Uncovers Almost $90,000.00 Worth of Drugs
(ZIZ News) -- Almost EC$90,000 worth of illegal drugs was seized at the Basseterre Port on Monday (August 10) when officers of Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department, accompanied by the Canine Unit, intercepted a package of illegal…
Youth Leaders Mobilize to address Community Concerns
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Youth leaders across St. Kitts are expected to mobilize to identify and address issues in their respective communities at the conclusion of a three week-long Youth Service Training programme.
The Department…
PM Harris meets Venezuelan team to discuss key matters
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Resolving the dispute between the Republic of Venezuela and Guyana was among key matters discussed when a Venezuelan team met with St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris over…