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Bribery allegation shames Bahamas, says minister
Nassau, Bahamas -- Bahamas Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett on Wednesday accused the previous Ingraham administration of "embarrassing" the country.
Dorsett was referring to the allegation that a Bahamian official accepted a $325,000…
France to stop suspected jihadists from travelling
Paris (AP) -- French authorities can now ban suspected jihadists from leaving the country, as part of tougher anti-terrorism measures activated after last week's deadly attacks.
The law, approved by parliament in November, entered into…
Over 20 missing after boat sinks in eastern China
Shanghai, China (AFP) -- More than 20 people were missing Friday, including foreigners, after a tugboat sank on a trial voyage in China's vast Yangtze river, state media and authorities said.
The new vessel was undergoing testing in the…
International force mulled to fight Boko Haram in Nigeria
Johannesburg, South Africa (AP) -- As Islamic militants from Boko Haram step up attacks in Nigeria that have led to the slaughter of more civilians, there is increasing talk that international military action, possibly including a…
Positively Inclined ready to execute Social Innovation for Change Project
(ZIZ News) -- Positively Inclined was one of five groups that recently received cheques of US$3600 to implement a programme that will generate social change in the community.
ZIZ's Kilony Johnson spoke with Ervin Welsh of Positively…
Health Minister Liburd says National Health Insurance Scheme will soon be launched
(ZIZ News) -- Health Minister Hon. Marcella Liburd, gave word on Wednesday that the National Health Insurance Scheme will be rolled out shortly.
Minister Liburd also explained that the Cabinet of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is in…
Dr. Vance Gilbert says he will not be intimidated by Acts of Vandalism
(ZIZ News) -- The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party’s candidate for Constituency Seven, Dr. Vance Gilbert has said that he will not be intimidated or discouraged by recent acts of vandalism targeted at his political billboards and posters.
Dr.…
PM: Political Violence has no place in SKN
(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas has said that political violence has no place in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Speaking on Tuesday about the threats issued to Nigerian students on WINN FM’s “Voices” talk show, Dr.…
Police Updates (January 15, 2015)
(ZIZ News) -- Arrests
Clifford Bedford aka Clivey was formally arrested and charged on Monday 5th January 2015 for the murder of Devon Ryan alias D Wuz, which was committed on 30th December 2014.
Jermaine Hanley alias Dappa…
Constable Lesley L Williams laid to Rest
Basseterre, St Kitts -- On Thursday 8th January 2015, a funeral service was held at Charlestown Methodist Church for the late Constable Lesley L. Williams at 2:00pm. Members of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, St.…
Election warm up at opening of Labour’s new Constituency Office in Newton Ground
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) -- The Federation’s Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas is expected to begin the warm up to the next general elections at the official opening of his new Constituency Office in Newton Ground this…
WICB directors adopt Task Force recommendations
St John’s, Antigua -- The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board met in Antigua on Saturday, January 10, 2015. The Board deliberated on a number of matters including cricketing, governance, developmental, commercial and…
Cricket Press Release
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Injury has forced one change to the Leeward Islands team for the upcoming NAGICO Super 50 tournament. Left hander batsman, Shane Jeffers has withdrawn with a hamstring injury. The selectors have since named Hayden…
Referees and Scorers workshop coming to Nevis
Sports Page -- Miss Wanda Parry, President of the Nevis Amateur Basketball Association has revealed that in her Association’s ongoing efforts to make Basketball the number one sport on the island, there will be referees and scorers’…
Suriname trade delegation heading to Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana -- The government of Guyana, the Private Sector Commission (PSC), and the Chambers of Commerce will be hosting a Surinamese trade mission/delegation from January 15-17, 2015. It is expected that the ministers of trade and…