Yearly Archives

2026

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…

Major Crimes Drop 14 Percent Across the Federation

BASSETERRE — Major crime across the Federation has plummeted by 14 percent during the first four months of 2026, according to the latest statistics released by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. Deputy Commissioner of Police…

Minister Duggins Reports Strong Progress

Basseterre — Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Sports and the Creative Economy Samuel Duggin has presented his ministry’s 90-day report, highlighting tangible progress across several key sectors. Speaking earlier…

PM Drew Tours BHS Construction Site

Basseterre — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, accompanied by Minister of Education and Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, toured the…

Mother’s Day 2026 Advertising Solution

“It’s All About Pampering Mom” ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation invites businesses to take advantage of a targeted, multi-platform advertising campaign designed to increase visibility and drive sales during the Mother’s Day shopping period.…

Conaree Looks to Salvage Season in Cup Final

ST. PETERS — SOL Island Auto Conaree FC advanced to the 2026 SKNFA FA Cup final with a hard-fought 2-2 (5-4 on penalties) victory over RAMS Village Superstars in Saturday’s semifinal at the NBG Technical Center. Conaree will now face…

RSS Training Produces 26 Security Graduates

Basseterre: Twenty-six men and women were recognised on Friday (April 17) for successfully completing the Regional Security System Training Institute Basic Tactical Training Course 1 of 2026. The men and women, drawn from the Royal St.…