Monthly Archives

January 2026

Minister Praises Sugar Mas 54 Success

BASSETERRE – Minister with responsibility for the creative economy, The Hon. Samal Duggins, expressed satisfaction with Sugar Mas 54 celebrations, describing the festival as a unifying force that continues to grow. Speaking at the end of…

Man Dies After Drowning at Herbert Beach

CHARLESTOWN – Police are investigating the apparent drowning death of a 30-year-old Nevis man who went missing while swimming at Herbert Beach on Thursday afternoon. Jahi Henry of Webbe's Ground, Nevis, was swimming with a friend between 1…

Jamaica Records Lowest Murders in Decades

KINGSTON – Jamaica has achieved a milestone in its fight against violent crime, with murders dropping below 700 for the first time in over three decades. Official figures from Jamaica's Ministry of National Security reveal the country…

Minister Mourns Teen Killed During Carnival

BASSETERRE – Minister Samal Duggins has issued a statement expressing condolences following the death of eighteen-year-old Kaden Hanley during last lap carnival celebrations. Hanley, of Shadwell Estate, St. Kitts, was killed at the…

PM Drew Assumes CARICOM Leadership

BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community on January 1, taking the helm of the region's supreme decision-making body for a six-month term that began amid…

PM Drew Cancels Gala Appearance Amid Venezuela Crisis

BASSETERRE: Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew cancelled his appearance at Saturday evening's Grand Gala as he continues leading regional diplomatic efforts following the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.…

SKN Leads Regional Response to Venezuela Crisis

BASSETERRE - St. Kitts and Nevis finds itself at the center of regional diplomacy following US military strikes on Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday morning. Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew,…

Flights to the Caribbean Cancelled

BASSETERRE: Travelers heading to and from St. Kitts face major disruptions today as the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (RLB) experiences flight cancellations and delays due to emergency airspace restrictions imposed by the Federal…