April 2026

St. John’s, Antigua – A 28-year-old man was shot and hospitalized after gunfire erupted near a major campaign event of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ALP) on Sunday morning, just three days before the country heads to the polls. The…

BASSETERRE – St. Kitts and Nevis has assumed the presidency of the Escazu Agreement, taking on a significant leadership position in regional environmental matters. The handover took place during the fourth meeting of the Conference of…

BASSETERRE – Strong partnerships between the public and private sectors are playing a major role in the success of the 31st edition of Agriculture Open Day, according to the event’s committee chair. Millicent Maxin, Chair of the…

BASSETERRE – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is in mourning the death of celebrated cultural icon, Elston Nero, better known as King Ellie Matt, who passed away on Sunday. Ellie Matt was a towering figure on the local calypso scene…

BASSETERRE - MFCR Old Road United Jets etched their names into the history books Sunday, completing an unbeaten regular season with a 3-1 victory over defending champions St. Paul’s United. Old Road becomes just the second team in the…

BASSETERRE — The underwater landscape of St. Kitts has a new landmark following the successful sinking of a decommissioned aircraft off Potato Bay to create a state-of-the-art artificial reef. The project, a collaborative effort between…

ST. JOHN’S - A nine-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission has arrived in Antigua and Barbuda to monitor the integrity of the general elections scheduled for April 30, 2026 Led by Maxine McClean, a member of the Barbados Electoral and…

BASSETERRE – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago expressed relief and offered prayers for U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, following a chaotic security breach where an armed man stormed the White House…

BASSETERRE — The National Cost of Living Task Force is prioritizing energy and transportation costs as the primary drivers of inflation in the Federation, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta announced during a recent appearance on the "In…

BASSETERRE — The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force issued a sobering warning to the public on Saturday, April 25, revealing that recent legislative shifts have cleared the way for gang leaders to face up to 40 years in prison.…

BASSETERRE — Regional political analysts and pollsters say the St. Kitts and Nevis Labor Party (SKNLP) remains a formidable "political juggernaut" as speculation mounts that a general election could be called as early as this year. Though…

BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Coast Guard has successfully rescued a local fishing vessel and its crew after it encountered difficulties at sea near Nevis. The incident occurred on Monday, April 20, when a distress…

TAIPEI — President Lai Ching-te has postponed a planned diplomatic visit to Africa after several countries reportedly denied overflight permission, a move Taiwan says was influenced by pressure from China. According to Taiwan’s…

BASSETERRE: The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing is continuing its national outreach, engaging key groups across both St. Kitts and Nevis as part of its work to promote safety, wellbeing, and crime reduction. On…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority has reported steady progress in the development of the federation’s medicinal cannabis industry, following the release of its first quarter update. The report…