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June 2026

47 Ghanaian Nurses Arrive to Strengthen Healthcare

BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Health welcomed 47 nursing professionals from Ghana on June 28 under a bilateral labour agreement aimed at bolstering healthcare delivery across Saint Kitts and Nevis, marking what officials describe as a…

Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Surpasses 1,700

With the window for finding survivors closing fast, Venezuelans are combing through the ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes amid growing fears of a humanitarian crisis that could last years.…

SKN Announces Official Funeral For Hugh Heyliger

BASSETERRE, (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has announced that the late Honourable Hugh C. Heyliger, former Deputy Prime Minister, will be accorded an Official Funeral in recognition of his distinguished service to the…

PM Drew Commends Security For Festival and Rescue Operation

Basseterre, (SKNIS): Following the successful staging of the 28th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, convened a high-level meeting with the leadership of the…

US And Iran Exchange Strikes

Tensions between the United States and Iran are once again on the rise after both countries exchanged military strikes just days after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at restoring peace and ensuring safe passage through the…

Four Females Charged With Disorderly Conduct

BASSETERRE: Four people have been charged in connection with an alleged fight at Timothy Beach in Frigate Bay earlier this month. The charges were announced by the Royal St. Christopher And Nevis Police Force on Friday. According to…

Barbados Uses Storytelling To Tackle Youth Violence

A new film initiative is using storytelling and creativity to tackle youth violence while honoring the memory of a young life lost too soon. Local filmmaker Kerri Birch has launched the project, called "Once Upon A Frame," in tribute to…

2026 Edition Of St. Kitts Music Festival Closes

BASSETERRE: The 28th St. Kitts Music Festival came to a spectacular close Saturday night, with thousands of patrons leaving Warner Park after what many described as an unforgettable evening of world-class entertainment. From local talent…

PM Drew Outlines Bold Vision For Sustainable SKN

Basseterre, (SKNIS): Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has shared his vision for the future of Saint Kitts and Nevis over the next decade, describing a nation transformed by sustainability, innovation, economic opportunity,…

All Rescued as Ferry Sinks En Route to Nevis

BASSETERRE — All passengers and crew aboard the Apple Syder ferry were safely rescued Monday morning after the vessel issued an SOS while en route from St. Kitts to Nevis, prompting a swift emergency response from the St. Kitts and Nevis…

U.S. Court Clears Way To End Protections For Haitians

Hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the United States could now face deportation after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to end their temporary protected status. The six-to-three ruling allows…

Deadly Earthquakes Devastate Northern Venezuela

Venezuela is racing to rescue survivors after two powerful earthquakes devastated parts of the country, killing at least one hundred and sixty-four people. The magnitude seven-point-two and seven-point-five quakes struck Wednesday…

St. Kitts Music Festival Opens Doors to Children

BASSETERRE — Children under 18 will be welcome to attend this year’s St. Kitts Music Festival for its 28th edition, with no age restrictions in place, though organizers are urging parents to supervise minors closely due to some festival…

Water Investments Shield Federation From Historic Drought

BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew says major investments in water infrastructure have helped protect the Federation from what he describes as the worst drought in recorded history, possibly the most severe since the…

Elvis Browne Women’s League Kicks Off

BASSETERRE: The SKNFA Elvis "Star" Browne Women's League got off to a high-scoring start over the weekend, with eighteen goals scored across the opening three matches. Bath United opened the season with a four-one victory over Security…