Sir Kennedy Simmonds Named 5th National Hero

(ZIZ News) -- The Right Honourable Sir Dr. Kennedy Alphonse Simmonds has been named the fifth National Hero of St. Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister, The Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris made the announcement during his National Independence Address…

Independence Day Marked With Grand Parade

(ZIZ News) -- Saturday was Independence Day in St. Kitts and Nevis and an appreciative crowd gathered at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium early in the morning for the Annual Independence Day Parade Ceremony. St. Kitts and Nevis ushered in…

New SCASPA Board Introduced

(ZIZ News) -- Employees of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), on Thursday, got a chance to interact with and address their concerns to the authority’s new Board of Directors. This was done after Minister responsible…

National Arts Festival Launched

(ZIZ News) -- Various art forms are in the spotlight for the next week as the National Arts Festival is now underway. The event began on Friday as several businesses and other agencies set up booths with exhibitions in visual and culinary…

Sugar Workers Compensated

(ZIZ News) -- Friday marked a significant milestone for the Federal Government as former sugar industry workers received additional compensation for their work on the sugar estates for as far back as 69 years ago. A total of 2,301 former…

Police Receive New SUVs

(ZIZ News) -- The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force was the recipient of two new SUVs. The donation was made by the Coalition of Support for St. Kitts and Nevis Security Initiatives. Acting Commissioner of Police, Stafford…

Government keeping a close eye on Food Prices

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Food prices in St. Kitts are generally where they should be according to a July 9th, 2015 report from the Department of Consumer Affairs. The study was commissioned to determine the level of priced goods…

US further eases trade, travel restrictions on Cuba

Washington, United States (AFP) -- The United States further eased restrictions on business and travel with Cuba Friday, as it presses forward in rebuilding long-frozen relations with its former Cold War foe. Two months after formally…