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Melissa bears down Jamaica, Strongest Storm in History

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago. The storm was expected to make landfall…

SKN Evacuates Students from Jamaica Safely

BASSETERRE: The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully evacuated 27 students from Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa continues to intensify, with a chartered flight departing Kingston Saturday evening bound for Turks and Caicos before…

Genesis Tyson Wins Rotary Spelling Bee

BASSETERRE: Genesis Tyson of Tucker Clarke Primary School captured first place at the Annual Primary School Rotary Spelling Bee held Thursday evening at the ECCB Auditorium. The talented student demonstrated exceptional skill and composure…

Groundbreaking Substance Education Programme

BASSETERRE: The St. Kitts and Nevis National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention (NCDAP) has achieved a major milestone in the nation’s prevention and education efforts with the official integration of the Living Above the Influence Primary…

Girls of Excellence Honored Across Schools

BASSETERRE: Twenty-three exceptional young women have been recognized through the 2025 Girls of Excellence Awards, honoring their outstanding contributions to their schools and communities. The awards were presented during school…

Three Citizens Receive King’s Birthday Honours

BASSETERRE: Three distinguished citizens of Saint Christopher and Nevis have been recognized in King Charles III's Birthday Honours List 2025, announced by Government House on October 20. Mrs. Jacinth Lorna Henry-Martin received the…

Public Advisory: Roaming Livestock Is Unlawful

BASSETERRE The Ministry of Agriculture reminds all farmers and livestock owners that allowing your animals to roam at large is against the law. You are legally required to keep your animals securely fenced or tethered on…

Denise Gillard Named Crop Farmer of Year

BASSETERRE: Denise "Pam" Gillard has been crowned Crop Farmer of the Year for St. Kitts, receiving the prestigious award during the Farmer & Fisher Prizegiving Ceremony on October 16. The ceremony, part of the Ministry of Agriculture's…

Group Two Tonight Kittitian Superstar Gospel Round

BASSETERRE — The excitement continues tonight as Group Two of ZIZ Kittitian Superstar 2025 takes the stage in the Gospel category, airing live at 8PM on ZIZ TV Channel 5, ZIZ social media platforms, and online at www.zizonline.com.…

Saddlers Residents Shape 2026 National Budget

BASSETERRE — Residents of Saddlers and surrounding villages voiced their priorities for Saint Kitts and Nevis's future during the first community consultation on the 2026 National Budget, held Tuesday evening at Saddlers Primary School.…

Basseterre Desalination Plant Ready for Testing

BASSETERRE: The Basseterre Desalination Plant is set to begin initial testing within days, marking a significant milestone in the capital's water infrastructure development. Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy, Utilities, Domestic…