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Star-Studded Lineup Unveiled for 2026 Festival
BASSETERRE: The St. Kitts Music Festival has announced an explosive lineup for its 2026 edition, set to take place June 25-27, featuring an impressive roster of Caribbean and international stars.
Headlining the three-day event are…
National Holiday to Commemorate Buckley’s Uprising
BASSETERRE — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved the establishment of a new national holiday to commemorate the historic Buckley’s Uprising, with effect from January 28, 2027. From that year onward, January 28 will be…
“Environment for Everyone” Campaign
BASSETERRE - Key national stakeholders formalized their shared commitment to environmental sustainability with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Environment for Everyone (E.F.E.) Campaign championed by the Ministry…
AG Defends SKN Human Rights Record
Geneva, Switzerland – Attorney-General Garth Wilkin proudly represented St. Kitts and Nevis at the United Nations Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, where the Federation's human rights advances received strong commendations from multiple…
St. Kitts Surpasses 2019 Tourism Levels
BASSETERRE — Tourism Minister Marsha T. Henderson announced that St. Kitts welcomed over 168,838 passengers in 2025, officially surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 arrival benchmarks.
The milestone was revealed during a strategic meeting with…
Taiwan Students Visit SKN UN Mission
New York — Saint Kitts and Nevis hosted Taiwanese secondary school students at its United Nations Permanent Mission in New York on Tuesday, reinforcing the Federation's commitment to educational diplomacy with Taiwan.
The delegation from…
Federation Welcomes New EU Envoy
BASSETERRE - Her Excellency Fiona Ramsey, newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union to St. Kitts and Nevis, conducted a series of high-level meetings with government officials last week week, signaling continued cooperation between…
Man Dies After Drowning at Herbert Beach
CHARLESTOWN – Police are investigating the apparent drowning death of a 30-year-old Nevis man who went missing while swimming at Herbert Beach on Thursday afternoon.
Jahi Henry of Webbe's Ground, Nevis, was swimming with a friend between 1…
Flights to the Caribbean Cancelled
BASSETERRE: Travelers heading to and from St. Kitts face major disruptions today as the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (RLB) experiences flight cancellations and delays due to emergency airspace restrictions imposed by the Federal…
EBJ Harmonics Captures Historic Sixth Pan Title
BASSETERRE — The Bank of Nevis EBJ Harmonics Steel Orchestra has made history, securing an unprecedented sixth consecutive Panorama championship at Sugar Mas 51 with their stunning rendition of "Retro" by Voice.
The dominant performance…
Construction of New Hospital to Begin
BASSETERRE — The construction of the new Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital is officially set to begin construction following the completion and approval of all site plans, feasibility studies and the environmental and social impact…
SKN Marks International Anti-Corruption Day
BASSETERRE: Saint Kitts and Nevis joined members of the global community in observing International Anti-Corruption Day on Tuesday, December 09, 2025. This year’s annual commemoration is held under the theme “Uniting with Youth Against…
Port Zante Staff Walk in Colleagues’ Shoes
Barrier attendant takes CEO role in workplace training exercise
BASSETERRE: In an innovative team-building initiative, the St. Kitts Urban Development Corporation conducted a role swap exercise that saw employees trading positions for a…
Douglas Commends Nigeria Technical Aid Corps
BASSETERRE –The Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, hosted a productive meeting with the Director General/CEO of the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), The Right Hon. Yusuf…
Educators Participate In Inclusive Education Workshop
BASSETERRE: A two-day workshop was attended by fourteen (14) educators, focusing on building their skills in employing inclusive strategies tailored for students who are blind and visually impaired. The workshop, of a larger four-day event…