August 2018

Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, William Hodge says the number of absences in recent CXC examinations may lead the government to rethink its policy of subsidizing the cost of the exams for students. During the press…

Prime Minister Dr. The honourable Timothy Harris has announced that there will be no new taxes introduced in St. Kitts and Nevis. He made the statement during discussions of national interest on the radio programme “Straight Talk” on…

In its bid to further strengthen the capabilities of the police force, The Ministry of National Security has recruited two senior level officers out of Jamaica. Joining the ranks are retired detective inspector of the Jamaica…

Minister responsible for social development on Nevis, Hon. Eric Evelyn says he believes the social programmes implemented by the Nevis government are ahead of others in the region. Mr. Evelyn was at the time speaking at the 3rd session…

The Team Unity cabinet has extended the deadline for the data gathering exercise for the government’s poverty alleviation program. The deadline has been changed from Wednesday, August 15 to Friday, August 17. Prime Minister Harris…

Kenrick Thomas, alias Gold Eye, of Basseterre was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of unlawful possession of coconuts. According to reports, he was also formally charged for carrying abroad an offensive weapon,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 14, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has said that his Team Unity administration is committed to reviewing the…

The Ministry of Education will be holding a press conference on Wednesday to update the public on the performance of local students in the 2018 CXC exams. The press conference will be held at the parliamentary lounge at government…

Director of Visitor Experience, Toni Frederick-Armstrong says children are willing to learn more about their heritage through The St. Christopher National Trusts’ annual children’s heritage house storytelling series. She made the…

The police force has reported the uprooting of more than one thousand marijuana plants during the period July 31-August 10, as it continues its fight against crime and criminal activity. Officers from the special services unit reported…

According to reports, Jacqueline Allen, Rosalyn Esdaille, Nickie Allen, Ta-Michea Esdaille and Shem Henry of Church Ground, Nevis were all formally charged and cautioned. They have each been charged for possession of a firearm,…

Dozens of youth athletes gathered at the Edgar Gilbert Recreational Ground on Monday morning for the official start of The 2018 CWI/Scotia Bank Kiddy Cricket Summer Camp. A brief opening ceremony was held to welcome the campers and…

Several young performers got a chance to show of their skills on Sunday at a performance event organized by Valon’s Masquerades. The show was the culmination of a training camp for the youth on the art of masquerade dance. The…

International youth day observed on August 12th was Commemorated in Nevis with an address by Minister of youth on Nevis Hon. Eric Evelyn. He said international youth day aims to highlight the issues facing Youth and to bring them to the…