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Dr. William Connor anniversary events
(ZIZ News) -- In commemoration of its 28th anniversary, the Dr. William Connor Primary School hosted a series of celebratory events this week.
On Thursday, 4 teams took part in the Jacqueline Chiverton Pemberton Grade Six Inter House Quiz…
Financial secretary addresses de-risking banking issue
(SKNIS): The threats to the region’s banking sector due to de-risking could have disastrous implications for the Caribbean region and as such Hilary Hazel, Financial Secretary in St. Kitts, has shed some light on the issue as it pertains to…
SWMC concerned that dumping will affect country’s water supply
(ZIZ News) -- The Solid Waste Management Corporation is concerned about dumping habits in Basseterre that may affect the already low water supply.
The dumping site at the Needsmust Estate Aquifer, much to the dismay of the Solid Waste…
Nevis Gender Affairs Minister attends gender equality workshop in Ecuador
NIA – Junior Minister responsible for Gender Affairs on Nevis Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, joined representatives from 35 member parliaments across the Americas and the Caribbean for an annual two-day conference on gender equality. The…
Wanted man caught
(ZIZ News) -- A man wanted for wounding a police officer has been arrested.
According to reports, Audington “Weenie Man” Syder was arrested on Wednesday night.
ZIZ News understands that the police found Syder in a residence in Dorset…
Governor General engages in numerous activities
His Excellency The Governor-General Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton has been undertaking a number of engagements in St. Kitts and Nevis recently.
On Wednesday 25th May and Thursday 26th May, 2016 His Excellency accompanied by Mr. D. Michael…
CARICOM, US discuss threat of lawsuit over queen conch
Officials from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United States have advanced talks in Washington on several key concerns affecting trade between the US and the region, chief among them being the treat of a lawsuit by US-based NGOs…
Police in Jamaica under scrutiny for mishandling dead man’s body
Police in Jamaica are being chastised for failing to respect the dead, after a video circulating on social media showed them throwing the body of a man who was killed by officers earlier this month.
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Paris mayor announces plan for migrant camp
A camp for migrants is to be set up in the north of Paris within the next six weeks, the mayor of the French capital has announced.
Anne Hidalgo said that the exact location of the "humanitarian camp" would be revealed in the next few days…
Islamic State group hits back as Iraqi army moves into Falluja
Militants from the so-called Islamic State have launched a dawn counter-attack as Iraqi government troops push into the city of Falluja.
A day after troops advanced through the southern suburb of Nuaimiya, scores of IS fighters attacked…
Euro 2016: Wales include Joe Ledley in 23-man squad for Euro 2016
Joe Ledley has been selected in Wales' squad for Euro 2016 after returning to training less than a month after breaking his leg.
Manager Chris Coleman says he does not know when Ledley will be available to play in France.
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NBA Finals: Warriors beat Thunder to set up rematch with Cavaliers
Steph Curry scored 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 96-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and into the NBA Finals.
The Warriors were down by 13 points during the first half but fought back in the third quarter.
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Min. of Tourism recognises its 2016 Photographer of the Year winner
NIA – The Ministry of Tourism, on Monday May 31, 2016, mounted an exhibition in recognition of its 2016 Photographer of the Year contest Sylvester Meade, at the Vance W. Amory International Airport. Meade was announced winner on March 18…
Several hundreds employed in tourism construction activity, hundreds more being sought
(PRESS SEC) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said Monday, May 30th, at his monthly press conference that one thing is sure: our economy is moving ahead.
The Prime Minister gave the nation an update on several tourism…
Police hunt for wanted man
(ZIZ News) -- The police are calling for the public’s help to find a man wanted for reportedly wounding a police officer.
According to reports, Audington “Weenie Man” Syder is wanted by the police force as a person of interest in relation…