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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…

Water Investments Shield Federation From Historic Drought

BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew says major investments in water infrastructure have helped protect the Federation from what he describes as the worst drought in recorded history, possibly the most severe since the…

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,…

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…

National Assembly Passes Laws Bolstering Financial Sector

Basseterre, (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis on Thursday successfully passed a comprehensive suite of legislation in the National Assembly aimed at further strengthening the Federation’s financial sector and reinforcing its…

Tourism Minister Engages Stakeholders for Upcoming Season

BASSETERRE — Tourism Minister Marsha T. Henderson launched a series of stakeholder engagement meetings this week aimed at reviewing the success of the current cruise season while preparing for the upcoming slate of arrivals. The first…

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…

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…

Met Services Warn Prolonged Drought Despite Rainy Season

Basseterre (SKNIS): Residents and stakeholders across Saint Kitts and Nevis are being urged to prepare for the possibility of prolonged drought conditions that could persist throughout the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, despite the period…

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…

Nation Honors King Ellie Matt at State Funeral

BASSETERRE — St. Kitts and Nevis today bids farewell to one of its greatest cultural icons, Elston "King Ellie Matt" Nero, as the nation gathers at Newtown Playing Field for an Official Funeral befitting a man whose music shaped…

PM Drew Declares Small Nation Not Weak On Anniversary

BASSETERRE (PMO): Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, on Wednesday called on citizens to reflect on the courage, resilience and determination that preserved the Federation’s democracy during the…

PM Drew Salutes Defence Force Uniform Debut

BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship officially launched the second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Program on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, continuing its commitment to strengthening…

Government Reinforces Customs Surcharge Relief Measures

Basseterre, (SKNIS): As part of its ongoing efforts to address rising cost-of-living challenges and protect citizens and residents from increasing global prices, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is reminding the public and the…