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June 2026

Old Road Lady Jets Win President’s Cup

BASSETERRE — The MFCR Old Road United Lady Jets captured the 2026 SKNFA Women’s President’s Cup championship Sunday evening, defeating the Mapau Cayon Rockettes 1-0 in a hard-fought contest that signals the team's determination to claim the…

Former VI Police Commissioner Sentenced To 10 Years

St. Thomas, VI –United States Attorney Adam F. Sleeper announced today that Ray Martinez, former Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney to 120 months…

NEMA Urges Preparedness Amid Drought And Hurricane Season

Basseterre, (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is urging all residents, businesses, and institutions across Saint Kitts and Nevis to remain vigilant and prepared as the country faces ongoing drought conditions while…

Met Services Warn Prolonged Drought Despite Rainy Season

Basseterre (SKNIS): Residents and stakeholders across Saint Kitts and Nevis are being urged to prepare for the possibility of prolonged drought conditions that could persist throughout the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, despite the period…

PM Drew Attends High-Level Meetings In Europe

Brussels, Belgium: Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew held productive discussions with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Teresa Ribera, as St. Kitts and Nevis continues to deepen engagement with key…

Nation Honours Cultural Icon King Ellie Matt

BASSETERRE: An official funeral was held Thursday for cultural icon, Elston "King Ellie Matt" Nero, as mourners gathered to honour one of the most influential figures in the history of St. Kitts and Nevis' music. The ceremony recognised…

DNA Evidence Law Modernised With Fair Trial Protections

Basseterre, (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis has advanced a significant reform of the justice system with the introduction of the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which modernises the legal framework governing DNA evidence while strengthening…

PM Drew Urges Urgent Climate Action Amid Drought

Basseterre, (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, who also as responsibility for the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need for decisive climate action as St Kitts…

Primary Schools Netball Advances to Semi-Finals

BASSETERRE — Four primary schools have secured spots in the semi-finals of the 2026 St. Kitts Primary Schools Netball Competition following a thrilling quarter-finals round on Tuesday. Dr. William Connor Primary School emerged as the…

Women’s League begins this Sunday

The road to the 2026 Women's League begins this Sunday. The 2026 SKNFA President's Cup (W) takes center stage at the National Bank Group Technical Center, providing the perfect curtain-raiser for what promises to be an exciting women's…

Cayon Spooners Ginnery Gets Environment Month Facelift

BASSETERRE: The Spooner's Cotton Ginnery in Cayon has received a facelift as part of activities marking environment month. The historic site, which once played a role in the Federation's former cotton industry, was the focus of a cleanup…

Nation Honors King Ellie Matt at State Funeral

BASSETERRE — St. Kitts and Nevis today bids farewell to one of its greatest cultural icons, Elston "King Ellie Matt" Nero, as the nation gathers at Newtown Playing Field for an Official Funeral befitting a man whose music shaped…

PM Drew Declares Small Nation Not Weak On Anniversary

BASSETERRE (PMO): Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, on Wednesday called on citizens to reflect on the courage, resilience and determination that preserved the Federation’s democracy during the…

PM Drew Salutes Defence Force Uniform Debut

BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship officially launched the second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Program on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, continuing its commitment to strengthening…