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Music Fest warm up activities underway
(ZIZ News) -- With the 20th St. Kitts Music Festival about a week away, several preliminary events will be kicking into high gear over the next few days.
Music Festival organizers hosted a press conference at the tourism ministry’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain labelled ‘a bad loser’ and ‘petty’
Cristiano Ronaldo has been called a "bad loser" and "petty" for criticising Euro 2016 opponents Iceland following Tuesday's 1-1 draw.
The Portugal captain hit out at Iceland's lack of ambition during the Group F game and accused them of…
Outrage in Belize over video of mentally challenged couple being sexually exploited
The Ministry of Health has condemned those responsible for recording and circulating a video showing two mentally challenged people being ordered to perform sexual acts, for a bottle of soda.
The video has been posted on social media.…
Four shot and killed by police in security operation in Jamaica
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is investigating the police shooting of four civilians yesterday afternoon.
The initial report from police is that the four men were shot during a confrontation with lawmen in Old…
Euro 2016: Russia summons French ambassador after fan violence
The French ambassador to Moscow has been summoned to the Russian foreign ministry after sharp criticism of policing at the Euro 2016 tournament.
"Further stoking of anti-Russian sentiments... could significantly aggravate the atmosphere in…
Orlando shootings: Trump to push for tighter gun laws
Republican Donald Trump has said he would like people on terror watch lists to be prevented from buying guns, in the wake of the Orlando shootings.
The presumptive presidential nominee tweeted that he would meet the National Rifle…
National Men’s Council to address issues that impact men
(SKNIS): The rights of men, men’s role in decision-making and how men function in society are some of the matters that will be addressed by the National Men’s Council once established at the first committee meeting which is rescheduled to…
Music Fest offers video career opportunities
(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Lindsay Grant says the 20th Annual St. Kitts Musical Festival will be providing an opportunity for youth to be exposed to the stage and all of its aspects.
During Wednesday’s press conference…
Ministry of Social Development on Nevis assists three seniors with housing
NIA – The Ministry of Social Development in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) continues to fulfil its promise to provide the island’s senior citizens with improved housing facilities.
Junior Minister of Social Development Hon. Hazel…
Royal Beach Casino partners with SKN Patriots
(ZIZ News) — The St. Kitts Royal Beach Casino has entered into a partnership agreement with The St. Kitts Nevis Patriots for the second consecutive year.
The official signing of the partnership agreement and handing over of sponsorship…
Health expert wants higher taxes on unhealthy foods
A chronic disease expert is not backing down from her call for higher taxes on unhealthy foods.
Director of the Barbados-based Chronic Disease Research Centre, Dr Alafia Samuels said the measure would serve the dual purpose of raising…
Trinidad Senator replaced amid nude video/blackmail scandal
The deputy political leader of the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) was yesterday sworn in as a Government Senator to replace Hafeez Ali, who quit his post after nude videos of him were posted online and he found himself at the…
Orlando shooting: Obama consoles bereaved
The US president is meeting survivors and bereaved families in Orlando, Florida, four days after the worst mass shooting in modern US history.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Amway Center in the city centre as the president…
Jo Cox MP dead after shooting attack
An MP has died after she was shot and stabbed in a "horrific" assault in her constituency, police have said.
Jo Cox, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was left bleeding on the ground after the attack in West Yorkshire. A 52-year-old man was…
Euro 2016: Fans get shirty over Ronaldo snub
Fans have been offering Iceland's captain Aron Gunnarsson the shirts off their backs after he was snubbed by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo following the final whistle of the two nations' Euro 2016 match on Wednesday,
It's deep in…