Monthly Archives

June 2026

Early Childhood Centers Vie For ECDU West Title

BASSETERRE:​ Seven  day care teams vying for the ultimate ECDU West Zone Sports Championship Title gathered at the Sandy Point Recreation Ground on Tuesday June 16, for an action-packed competition. To perfectly showcase the 2026 child…

SKN 100 Project Launched to Advance Clean Energy

BASSETERRE: The Climate Action Unit has launched a series of stakeholder engagements under the SKN 100 Project, an initiative aimed at supporting St. Kitts and Nevis' transition to cleaner energy. The project, titled "Achieving Rapid…

SKN Reaffirms Commitment to United Nations Charter

New York, (SKNIS) — Saint Kitts and Nevis joined fellow Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in a symbolic signing of the Charter of the United Nations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Organization.…

Tourism Minister Engages Stakeholders for Upcoming Season

BASSETERRE — Tourism Minister Marsha T. Henderson launched a series of stakeholder engagement meetings this week aimed at reviewing the success of the current cruise season while preparing for the upcoming slate of arrivals. The first…

Discovery Centre Opens New Pediatric Therapy Facility

Basseterre, (SKNIS): A major step forward in healthcare and educational support for children was marked with the official opening of a new Pediatric Therapy Facility today (June 15, 2026), a collaborative initiative between The Discovery…

Five Bills Head To Second Reading Thursday

Basseterre, (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given.…

Government Details Major Progress on Infrastructure

BASSETERRE — Water security, renewable energy, road improvements, and digital transformation initiatives are taking shape across St. Kitts and Nevis, according to a comprehensive progress report presented Tuesday by heads of various…

PM Advances Energy Shift Economic Pivot

Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is leveraging high-level European Union partnerships to accelerate St. Kitts and Nevis’ transition to renewable energy and reduce economic dependence on the Citizenship by Investment Program. The…

Landfill Fire Spreads to Tire Storage

BASSETERRE — The Solid Waste Management Corporation is battling a major fire at the island’s landfill facility that has spread from a construction debris cell to an adjacent tire storage area, raising concerns about air quality across the…

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…