Yearly Archives

2026

CARICOM Observers Deploy for Antigua Elections

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…

Persad-Bissessar Prays for Trump’s Safety

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…

Task Force Provides Economic Relief

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…

New Gang Laws Carry 40-Year Sentences

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.…

Political Analysts Signal Strength for the Labour Party

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…

Coast Guard Rescues Distressed Fishing Vessel

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…

Taiwan President Cancels Africa Visit

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…

Deepening Community Engagements Across St. Kitts and Nevis

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…

Medicinal Cannabis Authority Reports Progress

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…

ECCB Urges Greater Investment in Food, Energy Security

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Timothy Antoine, is calling for urgent and sustained investment in food and energy security across the Eastern Caribbean, warning that the region’s heavy reliance on…

Old Road Jets Are FA Cup Champions!

Penalty shootout glory caps the federation's most remarkable football story. ST. PETERS — Montraville Farms CleanRite Old Road United Jets FC are the 2025-2026 SKNFA FA Cup Champions. In a final that swung from one end to the other, Old…

Old Road Jets One Win From FA Cup Glory

From penalty drama to a dominant semifinal, Old Road's road to the final has been anything but ordinary. BASSETERRE — Tonight, MFCR United Old Road Jets stand ninety minutes — or perhaps a penalty shootout — away from 2026 SKNFA FA Cup…

Treason and Terrorism Charges Filed in Nigerian

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian authorities have charged six individuals with terrorism and treason following the discovery of an alleged conspiracy to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, signaling a high-stakes legal battle for the West African…

Student Fatally Stabbed at Jamaica Bus Park

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A secondary school student was killed Monday afternoon during a violent dispute at the Morant Bay bus park in St. Thomas, prompting Jamaica’s Ministry of Education to call for an urgent national response to youth…