Monthly Archives

January 2026

AG Defends SKN Human Rights Record

Geneva, Switzerland – Attorney-General Garth Wilkin proudly represented St. Kitts and Nevis at the United Nations Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, where the Federation's human rights advances received strong commendations from multiple…

Climate-Smart Waste Management with Strategy Workshop

BASSETERRE  – Government ministries, sector agencies, private- sector stakeholders and technical partners met on Wednesday, January 21 at the Marriott Resort (Saba Room) for a one-day workshop to strengthen the Federation’s Waste…

Ministry Shuts Down Jewelry Rumors

BASSETERRE: The Ministry of Education has moved swiftly to debunk false reports circulating about changes to public school dress codes, specifically addressing claims that students would now be allowed to wear jewelry. In an official…

St. Kitts Surpasses 2019 Tourism Levels

BASSETERRE — Tourism Minister Marsha T. Henderson announced that St. Kitts welcomed over 168,838 passengers in 2025, officially surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 arrival benchmarks. The milestone was revealed during a strategic meeting with…

Ambassador Champions Women in Global Diplomacy

Washington, DC – St. Kitts and Nevis' Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, has emphasized the critical role women play in strengthening the federation's voice on the global stage. "For St. Kitts and Nevis,…

SKNLP Celebrates 94th Anniversary at Church Service

BASSETERRE – The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) marked its 94th anniversary with a worship service at Life in the Word NTCOG Challengers yesterday, reinforcing its position as the oldest political party in the English-speaking…

Football Legend Carlton “Bolige” Hanley Dies

BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association is mourning the death of Carlton "Bolige" Hanley, a former national team midfielder who represented the twin-island federation in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hanley was…

27,000 Cruise Passengers Dock in Week

BASSETERRE — Port Zante welcomed an unprecedented 27,000 cruise visitors during a single week, marking a significant milestone for St. Kitts and Nevis' position in the Caribbean cruise market. Sunday, January 18, 2026, saw the highest…

Cayon Students Win Multiple Sustainability Awards

Falcon Achievers sweep Junior Achievement competition honors BASSETERRE: Cayon High School's Junior Achievement company, Falcon Achievers Enterprise, celebrated outstanding success at an appreciation ceremony recognizing student leadership…

Litter Wardens Stop Illegal Dumping in Conaree

Conaree residents' vigilance leads to intervention BASSETERRE - The Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) successfully intercepted individuals illegally dumping waste in the Conaree community, thanks to swift reporting from alert…

SKN Cannabis Authority to Host Stakeholder Engagements

BASSETERRE – The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority is pleased to announce that Dr. Machel A. Emanuel, a leading regional expert in cannabis science and tropical horticulture, will visit the Federation for a series of…

Justice Leaders Tackle Workplace Culture Reform

BASSETERRE – As part of its Access to Justice Agenda and the broader commitment to Democratising Access, the Attorney General’s Office and Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, in collaboration with the United Nations Development…

Versailles Named New Director of Agriculture

BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources has appointed Mr. Stuart Versailles as the new Director of Agriculture, marking what officials describe as a significant step in advancing the sector's strategic…