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Opposition party planning country-wide protests in Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana (CMC) -- The main Opposition People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) maintaining that the May 11 regional and general elections had been flawed, says it plans to embark on country-wide protest action.
In a statement,…
Malawi prostitutes to be compensated for forced HIV tests
Blantyre, Malawi (AFP) -- A Malawi court has ruled that 11 prostitutes who were forced to take HIV tests by police six years ago will be awarded damages, a court official said Thursday citing a judgement.
The sex workers were rounded up in…
UK’s Cameron to give police power to seize wages of illegal immigrants
London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron will propose new laws to control immigration in a speech Thursday, including giving police the power to seize wages earned by illegal immigrants.
In his first speech on…
IMF approves new 3-year aid programme for Haiti
Washington, United States (AFP) -- The International Monetary Fund announced Wednesday a new aid programme for Haiti to help the impoverished Caribbean country to continue its recovery from the devastating 2010 earthquake.
The IMF…
St. Kitts-Nevis to Benefit from Strengthening Labour Market Monitoring and Performance Project
(ZIZ News) - The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is poised to benefit from the Strengthening Labour Market Monitoring and Performance Project in the Caribbean which is being financed by the World Bank and implemented by the University of…
Prime Minister Harris Explains How His Government Arrived at the $16 Million Figure to Pay Former…
(ZIZ News) - Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris used Monday's opening of the Sugar Workers' Restoration Fund Office to explain how his administration arrived at the EC$16 million amount that is…
ZBC’s Jason Davis part of International Press Group in Taiwan
(ZIZ News) -- ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation's Jason Davis is among 11 media workers from around the world are in Taiwan as part of an international press group on the economic and political development of Taiwan.
The first stop for the…
William G. Demas Memorial Lecture
(ZIZ News) -- The current state and future of Caribbean logistics were put in the spotlight on Tuesday evening at the Caribbean Development Bank's 16th Annual William G. Demas Memorial Lecture.
The Memorial Lecture, delivered by Professor…
NIA’s Department of Information Technology Continues to Ensure Safety and Security of Website…
(ZIZ News) - The Nevis Island Administration is doing all it can to ensure the safety and security of its websites and computer networks.
In light of the recent hacking of a government website in St. Vincent, ZIZ News spoke with Quincy…
St. Kitts-Nevis to Reap Benefits from Hosting Annual CDB Board of Governors’ Meeting
(ZIZ News) - This week's Board of Governors Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank is anticipated to produce benefits to St. Kitts and Nevis.
Speaking at a recent press conference, Volville Forsythe who is the Assistant Bank Secretary…
Prime Minister Harris Celebrates With Guyanese in St. Kitts
(ZIZ News) - With the controversial May 11th elections now behind them, the people of Guyana are celebrating and those living in the federation are no exception.
A day after the swearing in of the new government, the Guyanese community in…
Sugar Workers’ Restoration Fund (SWRF) Secretariat Now Open
(ZIZ News) - Former employees of the St. Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Corporation are one step closer to receiving a gratuitous payment for their years of service to the country's once booming sugar industry.
On Monday morning, Prime…
Statement by Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, Prime Minister, on the New Appointment of the Acting…
Fellow Citizens and Residents, it is my duty to report to you on a significant development of national interest.
The Honourable Attorney General Vincent Byron and I met with Sir Edmund Lawrence yesterday, Monday, May 18, 2015, at…
Religious Community Lobbies Government for Critical Changes
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Caring for persons and enhancing the effectiveness of social programmes were among topics discussed at a recent meeting between the federal government of St. Kitts and Nevis and religious organizations.…
Guyana President Granger congratulated by PM Harris
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister, Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris has congratulated the president of Guyana David Granger on his victory at the polls in general elections held on May 11.
President Granger’s…