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Bartending Workshop continues at Fisherman’s Wharf
(ZIZ News) -- The OTI Bartending Workshop continued on Wednesday with the practical division at Fisherman’s Wharf.
UK-based Fling Bar Services Consultant, John Collingwood explained the idea behind the practical element of the course.
“We…
RSS Security Chiefs Meeting held in Barbados
Over the weekend, Permanent Secretaries With Responsibility for National Security and Defence within the Member States attended The Regional Security System Quarterly Security Chiefs Meeting at the RSS Headquarters in Barbados.
Permanent…
SKNOC welcomes St. Kitts and Nevis Deputy PM and Minister of Sport at Rio 2016 Olympic Village
Rio de Janeiro, Thursday August 18, 2016: The SKNOC has welcomed the official visit of St. Kitts & Nevis Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Sports, the Hon.Shawn Richards, to Rio 2016, the Deputy PM's first attendance at an Olympic…
Inland Revenue Department unveils state-of-the-art bus stand as part of tax awareness drive
NIA -- A bus stand with tax tips, Wifi access and the ability to recharge mobile devices, is the latest initiative by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on Nevis in its tax awareness drive. The IRD Bus Stop, as it’s called, is stationed on…
St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force welcomes over 40 recruits
(ZIZ News) -- Some of the nation’s bravest young men and women have helped to contribute to the significantly large number of recruits currently undergoing training at The St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force.
Earlier this week, ZIZ spoke with…
Government in compliance with EU to prevent illegal, unregulated, unreported fishing
(SKNIS): In a recent “Discussions for Prosperity” town hall meeting at St. Peter’s Community Centre on August 16, Minister of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Co-operatives and Lands, Honourable Eugene Hamilton, addressed the recent concerns…
Minister Brantley: St. Kitts and Nevis gave the world a citizenship idea
(SKNIS): The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme in St. Kitts and Nevis has been described by many as one of significant importance. The Honourable Mark Brantley, Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation in…
OTI invites international bar services consultant to train bartenders
(ZIZ News) -- The Ocean Terrace Inn has invited an international Bar Services Consultant to train bartenders from various hospitality establishments around the Federation.
12 participants have been learning new skills as the bartending…
Ryan Lochte and James Feigen ordered to stay in Brazil
A judge in Brazil has issued an order preventing US swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen from leaving the country after police queried their evidence in a robbery case.
Lochte, Feigen and two other members of the US swimming team said…
Adams misses out
(ZIZ Sports) -- SKN National Olympic athlete Antoine Adams narrowly missed out on qualifying for the men’s 200m semi-finals at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday.
Adams ran a time of 20.49 seconds to place fifth in his heat.
Andre De Grasse of…
Agreement to be finalised for 33.1 megawatt solar facility in Jamaica
Minister of science, energy and technology, Dr Andrew Wheatley, says the government of Jamaica is to finalise an agreement with Eight Rivers Energy Company to build and operate a 33.1 megawatt solar facility at Paradise Park, in…
Businesses owned by former minister of finance raided in Curacao
Justice department officials in Curacao on Monday morning raided two companies owned by former minister of justice George Jamaloodin, including a security company, Speedy Security, in Saliña.
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Mexico gang abducts group from Puerto Vallarta restaurant
Heavily armed men in Mexico have abducted at least 10 people who were dining in a restaurant in the popular seaside resort of Puerto Vallarta.
The hostages were taken away in two big utility vehicles.
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Guantanamo Bay: US in largest detainee transfer under Obama
The US says it has sent 15 Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United Arab Emirates - the largest single transfer during President Barack Obama's administration.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37090851
Thiago Braz da Silva wins Brazil’s second gold medal of Games
Brazil's Thiago Braz da Silva set a new Olympic record of 6.03m to claim gold in the men's pole vault at Rio 2016.
Defending champion Renaud Lavillenie of France looked on course to retain his title after clearing a height of 5.98m.
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