Grand Parade Day

(ZIZ News) -- It was a sea of colour and revelry on Friday afternoon as hundreds of mas players filled the streets of Basseterre in the Grand Carnival Parade. The event is normally regarded as the highlight of street activities and…

Busy January Ahead for Arsenal

(ZIZ News) – Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he is expecting a busy transfer window at Arsenal in January, which may include a move for Basel Midfielder Mohamed Elneny. Arsenal is said to be closing in on a move for the 23-year-old…

Prime Minister Harris Delivers First New Year’s Address

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris has wished the citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis a happy 2016, in his New Year’s Address, the first in his capacity as the Federation’s Prime Minister. Dr. Harris said several new…

Premier Amory Delivers Address of Hope For 2016

(ZIZ News) -- The 2016 New Year’s Address of Nevis’ Premier, the Hon. Vance Amory began with words of hope and encouragement to that island’s citizens then sought to highlight some of the accomplishments in 2015. The Nevisian leader…

2016 New Year’s Honours Revealed

(ZIZ News) -- The awardees for the 2016 New Year’s Honours have been revealed. On Thursday, ZIZ learnt that Her Majesty the Queen had consented to the appointment of four citizens for the 2016 Order of the British Empire. Bishop Kelvin C.…

Hetmyer to Lead Windies’ Under-19 Team

(ZIZ News) – Shimron Hetmyer has been named Captain of the West Indies team, for the upcoming International Cricket Council’s Under-19 World Cup 2016. The top-order batsman will play in the tournament for the second time. He was a member…

New Vehicles to Enhance Public Service Delivery, Says Petty

(ZIZ News) – The recent handover of several vehicles from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the St. Kitts and Nevis Government will serve to improve efficiency in the public sector. Four of the six vehicles promised were…

Shango and Queen Kibi Take Crowns

(ZIZ News) – The last of the calypso competitions for Sugar Mas 44 came to a close on Wednesday evening, as Shango the Calypsonian proved he is the Best of the Rest while Queen Kibi walked away the winner of the Female Bacchanal…

Turbulence on Air Canada flight from China injures 21

(BBC) A Canada-bound airliner was forced to make an emergency landing after severe turbulence injured 21 passengers, including three children, officials said. The Air Canada flight from Shanghai to Toronto was diverted to Calgary after the…