Venezuela Delays Scrapping of 100-Bolivar Bill

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has delayed the withdrawal of the 100 bolivar bill until January amid protests, looting and economic chaos. Last Sunday, Maduro made the surprise announcement that the 100 bolivar note, which is worth…

Commissioner of Police Ian Queeley lauds crime free VAT Day

(ZIZ News) -- Commissioner of Police, Ian Queeley says there were no reports of major incidents of crime on Reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) day last Friday. He made the comments while speaking with ZIZ during a brief interview on Monday…

SK wins Carnival Queen Pageant

(ZIZ News) -- St. Kitts’ Khyla Browne has won the first Miss Caribbean Carnival Queen Pageant. On Saturday night Miss Browne beat out six other contestants to take the crown with 1566.8 points, winning Best Ambassadorial Wear, Best…

Thousands flock businesses on VAT-Reduced Day

(SKNIS)—Thousands of shoppers are swarming businesses today December 16 as buyers and sellers meet to take advantage of the Discounted VAT-Rate Day. The December 16th VAT Reduced Day is part of the Government of National Unity’s agenda…