Browsing Category

News

Government Expands Security Focus to Human Well-Being

Basseterre - The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has officially expanded its national security framework, moving from a narrow focus on citizen security to a broader National Secretariat for Human Security and Well-Being. Prime Minister…

Conaree Landfill Expands Recycling to Include Cardboard

BASSETERRE — The Conaree Landfill is making steady progress in improving waste management across St. Kitts with the expansion of its recycling programme to now include cardboard. According to the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC)…

Education Leaders Visit Key Project Sites

Basseterre: Heads of Departments (HODs) from the Ministry of Education conducted a site visit on Thursday, April 9, to gain firsthand insight into ongoing developments within the education sector. Minister of Education, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey…

Dr. Drew Rebukes Claims by Persad-Bissessar

BASSETERRE – Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said in a media release on Saturday that he convened a special emergency meeting on April 10, 2026, to address mounting concerns over regional governance, though…

Government Announces 2026 Discounted VAT Rate Days

Basseterre — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has released the official dates for three Discounted VAT Rate Days in 2026, giving families and consumers multiple opportunities to save on essential purchases throughout the year. The…

Taiwan Navy Visit Marks Historic Moment in Enduring Friendship

Basseterre — Prime Minister  The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has described the arrival of the Taiwan Navy training squadron as a “historic moment” that reflects the strength and warmth of the long-standing relationship between St. Kitts-Nevis…

St. Kitts and Nevis Joins Global Biodiversity Alliance

BASSETERRE: St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step toward environmental leadership by formally joining the Global Biodiversity Alliance during Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew’s official visit to Guyana on April 8, 2026.…

Drew Backs Nursing Programme Return at CFBC

Basseterre: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the nation’s healthcare system with the reinstatement of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Programme at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant…

PM Praises Santokhi’s Transformational CARICOM Leadership

Basseterre – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the CARICOM, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, paid a moving tribute to the late former President of Suriname, His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, hailing his transformational…

SKN Concludes CARIFTA Games with Bronze Medal

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Team Unstoppable  wrapped up its campaign at the 53rd CARIFTA Games on a high note on Monday, April 6, 2026, as Kymarni Newton stormed to bronze in the Under-17 Boys 800m Final at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium.…

Federation Mourns Death of Kollision Band’s Lead Singer

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — The Federation is in mourning following the fatal shooting of Jermaine “Chubby” Clarke, the lead singer of the popular Kollision Band International, in the village of Key's early Sunday morning. Clarke was sitting in…

SKN Delivers Strong Day 2 at CARIFTA

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Athletes from St. Kitts-Nevis showed resilience, determination, and competitive spirit on Day 2 of the 53rd CARIFTA Games at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Drawing from official results,…

Team SKN Marches at CARIFTA Opening Ceremony

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The 53rd edition of the CARIFTA Games officially came alive on Friday evening as junior athletes from across the Caribbean gathered for a colourful opening ceremony at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium. Athletes from…

Framework to Drive Future National Development

BASSETERRE: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is advancing a bold and people-centred vision for the future through its National Development Planning Framework (2023–2037), a long-term strategy designed to guide the country’s growth,…