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First Lady Showcases Kittitian Culture to CARICOM Spouses

BASSETERRE — While regional leaders convened in plenary, the Federation's culture and enterprise took centre stage in their own right — as Mrs. Diani Jimesha Prince-Drew hosted the spouses of fellow CARICOM leaders for an immersive…

SKN Smart Shopper App Now Free Download

BASSETERRE: The SKN Smart Shopper App is now available for download for all devices as the Department of Consumer Affairs in St. Kitts places the right to choose and the right to information directly in the hands of consumers. The new…

U.S. Secretary Calls For Deeper Caribbean Partnership

BASSETERRE – U.S. Secretary of State Hon. Marco Rubio delivered a significant address to Caribbean leaders during the plenary session of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)…

Drew and Rubio Meet on Security and Development

BASSETERRE — Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman, The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, sat down with United States Secretary of State Hon. Marco Rubio on Tuesday, February 25, for a high-level bilateral that placed Saint Kitts and Nevis at the…

Historic Full Attendance 50th CARICOM Heads in SKN

BASSETERRE – History was made last evening, February 24th, at the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as all leaders of the full Member States gathered…

Douglas Attends Critical CARICOM Council Talks

BASSETERRE — The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Llewellyn Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment, took his seat Tuesday at the 6th Special Meeting…

Sustainable Development Ministry Refutes Marine Works Claims

BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Sustainable Development categorically rejects and refutes the malicious and misleading statements presently being circulated by Mr. Regiwell “Reggie” Francis, Managing Director of St. Kitts Marine Works Ltd,…

Regional Leaders Arrive for Historic CARICOM Summit

BASSETERRE — The Federation rolled out a full military welcome Sunday as Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley officially received President of Suriname, H.E. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, upon her arrival ahead of the historic 50th…

Village Crushes Dieppe Bay in Eight-Goal Demolition

BASSETERRE: Rams Village Superstars delivered the most emphatic performance of the season Saturday evening, crushing TGE Dieppe Bay Eagles 8-0 in a stunning display in the SKNFA Premier League that brutally ended the Eagles’ two-game…

PM to Launch Comprehensive Youth Strategy

BASSETERRE: Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced plans to launch a new comprehensive youth-focused strategy aimed at strengthening employment opportunities and aligning young people more directly with the evolving…

Court Throws Out ECCO’s Challenge, Orders $10K

BASSETERRE: The High Court of Justice has dealt a decisive blow to the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO), dismissing the organisation's legal challenge in its entirety and ordering it to pay the Government of…

Newtown Honors Community Icons

BASSETERRE: In a heartfelt ceremony held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the East Basseterre community paid tribute to four of its most distinguished citizens whose lives and service have left an indelible mark on Newtown and the wider…

Sugar Mas 54 Generates Record Economic Impact

BASSETERRE: Sugar Mas 54 has delivered unprecedented economic returns for St. Kitts & Nevis, generating EC$29.5 million in economic activity — a remarkable 35.9% increase over the previous season's EC$21.7 million, Minister Hon. Samal…

Government Secures Ownership Of Frigate Bay

BASSETERRE: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has successfully concluded a landmark agreement securing full State ownership of major lands and assets in the Frigate Bay area, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr.…