Support Builds for SKN Sovereign Wealth Fund

BASSETERRE: Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, has given her full endorsement to the Saint Kitts and Nevis Sovereign Wealth and Resilient Fund Bill, 2026, which was successfully passed in the National Assembly, describing the…

Landmark Law: SKN Recognizes Rastafarian Faith

BASSETERRE – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has been hailed for taking historic and transformative steps to recognize the Rastafarian faith within the legal framework of the Federation, becoming the first country in the Caribbean to…

FA Cup Update: Eight Teams Advance

An 8-1 demolition and a hat-trick headline a stunning FA Cup Round of 16 weekend. BASSETERRE: The 2026 SKNFA FA Cup Round of 16 is complete, and eight teams have booked their quarterfinal spots after a weekend of relentless action across…

Global Banking Risks Block Full Cannabis Legalization

BASSETERRE — Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Garth Wilkin, has provided a detailed explanation of the Government’s position on cannabis legislation, outlining why full legalization is not currently…

Consumers Urged to Clear $28M Water Arrears

BASSETERRE: Consumers in Saint Kitts are urged to support the government’s major investment to enhance and expand the water infrastructure by reducing the massive $28 million owed to the Water Services Department in arrears. The …

Prime Minister Drew Calls for Responsible Cannabis Introduction

BASSETERRE – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed the Government’s careful and measured approach to cannabis reform, emphasizing that any integration of cannabis into society must be done responsibly…

Martinique to Host 2026 CARIFTA Swimming Championship

FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique — Martinique will host the 2026 CARIFTA Swimming Championships from April 3 to 8, bringing together more than 500 elite youth athletes from 24 Caribbean territories. The six-day competition serves as the…

Hanley Reaffirms Commitment To Deliver Basseterre High School

BASSETERRE: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to delivering the long-awaited Basseterre High School, emphasising that the nation’s…

Government Backs South Friars Businesses with Legal Options

BASSETERRE — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting business owners at South Friars, emphasizing that no citizen will be abandoned as development continue in the area. During the…

Drew Stresses Urgency of Staying Competitive Globally

BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to proactive leadership, emphasizing that the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is deliberately positioning the Federation to stay ahead…

Tucker Clarke Secures 2026 Interprimary Championship

BASSETERRE: Tucker Clarke Primary School finished as the overall champions of the 2026 RAM’S Interprimary School Championships following two days of competition at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium. The school topped the final medal count…

SKN Donates US$100K to Cuba Relief Effort

BASSETERRE — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has fulfilled its commitment to regional solidarity by pledging and forwarding an initial US$100,000 to support the collective US$500,000 CARICOM humanitarian initiative for the Republic…

ECCB Launches ‘Big Push’ Five-Year Strategic Plan

BASSETERRE — The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) officially set a bold course for the region’s future following the successful launch of its 2026-2031 Strategic Plan on March 31. The event, held under the theme "The Big Push:…

Old Road Survives Penalty Heartbreak Against Dieppe Bay

United Jets edge through on spot-kicks after a pulsating Round of 16 thriller. BASSETERRE: Old Road United Jets are through to the next round of the 2026 SKNFA FA Cup, but they had to dig deep to get there — surviving a tense penalty…

Taiwan Advances Plan to End Hepatitis C

OPINION Delivering on the WHO Vision: Taiwan’s Path Toward Ending Hepatitis C as a Public Health Threat By Dr. Chung-Liang Shih, Minister of Health and Welfare, Taiwan TAIWAN: For decades, hepatitis C has been recognized as a major…