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Grant: Collaboration will be a Hallmark of Unity Gov’t

(ZIZ News)-- The Hon. Lindsay Grant has said that close collaboration between government ministries and other organisations, locally, regionally and internationally, will be a hallmark of the government of National Unity. The Member of…

Iraqi forces retake most of Tikrit from ISIS

Baghdad (CNN)-- About 75% of the besieged Iraqi city of Tikrit is now back in government control, the head of a key paramilitary force taking part in the attack told CNN on Thursday. The other 25% is in the hands of about 150 ISIS fighters…

Diabetes Awareness Forum Planned for Late March

(ZIZ News) - The St. Kitts Diabetes Association is taking its message of diabetes awareness to the people through a public forum later this month. The association's Public Relations Officer, Dr. Reginald O'loughlin said their goal is to…

Prime Minister Harris Visits the St. Kitts Eco-Park

(ZIZ News) - On Monday Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris was given an official tour of the St. Kitts Eco-Park and introduced to its various facilities. Taiwanese officials, led by Resident Ambassador, His Excellency Miguel Tsao,…

Minister Hamilton Plans to Develop the Fisheries Sector

(ZIZ News) - The Minister of Agriculture has pledged to give his full support to the development of the Fisheries Sector over the next five years. Speaking at a recent forum, the Hon. Eugene Hamilton said the sector has suffered…

Minister Grant Ready for Major Tourism Events

(ZIZ News) - With less than fourteen days on the job, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Lindsay Grant said he is mentally prepared, positive and excited about charting a way forward for tourism in St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking from his Port Zante…

Hidden Carib Petroglyphs Found in St. Kitts

(ZIZ News) - A Photojournalist from Canada is in St. Kitts studying the rock engravings, or petroglyphs, made by the Caribs hundreds of years ago. Roger Stanley has been documenting the historic markings and has been uncovering hidden…

Past AVEC Student Credits School for his jump start

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC) is a second chance for students who want to further their studies and learn lifelong skills; says past student Justin Liddie. Liddie, a former hospitality…

Leewards at the bottom of the table in Regional Tournament

(Sports Page)— The Leewards Hurricanes remain at the bottom of the table in the point standings of the regional WICB hosted Cricket tournament for 2015. Following are the Official Points Standings after the eighth round of matches in the…

Polly takes indefinite First Class break

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad - West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard is to take an “indefinite break” from first class cricket, Trinidad and Tobago Cricket officials have confirmed. The confirmation came shortly after Pollard took five for 36…

Gold house wins by two points at V and J’s Pre School

(Sports Page)— The tiny tots at the V & J’S Preschool had their day in the sun on Tuesday 10th March. On that day, the school held its annual sports meet at the Flats in Cole Hill. The meet was held under the patronage of hard working…

Dominica PM wants more debate on marijuana issue

ROSEAU, Dominica, (CMC) – Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he is not completely sold on the idea of decriminalising small amounts of marijuana as regional countries debate the issue. Speaking on the state-owned DBS radio,…