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PM Drew Pleased With BHS Construction Progress

BASSETERRE (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today (July 01, 2026), visited the construction site of the new Basseterre High School to assess the progress of works underway and reaffirm the government’s commitment to delivering a modern, world-class educational facility for the nation’s students.…
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SCASPA Breaks Ground On New Cruise Terminal

BASSETERRE: St. Kitts marked a historic milestone in its tourism development with the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new cruise terminal at Port Zante. The ceremony brought together government officials, tourism stakeholders,…
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SKN Announces Official Funeral For Hugh Heyliger

BASSETERRE, (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has announced that the late Honourable Hugh C. Heyliger, former Deputy Prime Minister, will be accorded an Official Funeral in recognition of his distinguished service to the…
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All Rescued as Ferry Sinks En Route to Nevis

BASSETERRE — All passengers and crew aboard the Apple Syder ferry were safely rescued Monday morning after the vessel issued an SOS while en route from St. Kitts to Nevis, prompting a swift emergency response from the St. Kitts and Nevis…
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Nevis Geothermal Drilling To Begin Later This Year

CHARLESTOWN: Geothermal drilling in Nevis is expected to begin later this year as the island moves closer to developing a renewable energy industry capable of powering both Nevis and St. Kitts. Nevlec's General Manager, Ald Stapleton,…
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Three Charged in US$50M Fraud Scheme

BASSETERRE — Three people have been formally charged in connection with an alleged multi-million dollar fraud and money laundering scheme that authorities say unfolded over nearly six years in St. Kitts and Nevis. Paul Bilzerian and Terri…
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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…
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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…
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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…

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