Myanmar Election: Vote Counting starts after Landmark Poll

Votes are being counted in Myanmar's first openly contested national election in 25 years. Turnout is thought to have been 80% in the poll - seen as a further big step away from decades of military rule. Aung San Suu Kyi's National League…

St. Kitts-Nevis Remembers Fallen Nationals

(ZIZ News) -- Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis took time out on Sunday to pay tribute to nationals who fought and died in World Wars I and II. The National Day of Remembrance was observed through a Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade at the…

Prime Minister Harris Hand Delivers Gratuitous Cheques

(ZIZ News) -- It turned out to be a happy Sunday for three former employees of the St. Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Corporation , when Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris personally delivered gratuitous cheques to them. He was…

Police Searches Net Huge Drug Haul

(ZIZ News) -- Searches conducted by members of the security forces, on Saturday, have resulted in nearly half million dollars worth of illegal drugs being seized and the arrest of four individuals. A release from the Public Relations…

Remembrance Day Parade set for Sunday

(ZIZ News) -- The National Day of Remembrance for persons who died in the Great Wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 will be observed on Sunday 8th November. Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris; other members of the Federal Cabinet;…

Cayon Youth Shot in Basseterre

(ZIZ News) -- The Violent Crimes Unit of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating the shooting of 27-year old Akil Clavier, alias Jiah, of Spooner’s Village, Cayon. Reports indicate that Clavier received several…

Dr. Harris participates in Constituency 7 Health Walk

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency 7, the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris replaced his usual business suits with a track pant and polo shirt to take part in his monthly health walk with constituents. The…

Calypso Developmental Session

(ZIZ News) -- The National Carnival committee held its first Calypso Development Session on Saturday. In an interview with ZIZ News, Committee Chairman Noah Mills said the participants were put through practical and theoretical…

One dead in Samarco Iron Ore Mine Dam burst near Mariana

One person has died and more are feared dead, after a dam holding back water from an iron ore mine burst near Mariana, Brazil. Rivers of thick red mud surged down the valleys of the hilly area outside the old colonial city, engulfing cars…