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Duggins Hosts Second Quarter Press Conference

BASSETERRE — The Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives, Sports and Creative Economy, hosted his Quarter 2 2026 press conference Wednesday, providing updates on…

Douglas Recovers Well After Spinal Surgery

BASSETERRE — The Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Senior Minister and former prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, has undergone successful back surgery and is recovering well, according to a statement he released thanking God, his medical…

Ministry Officials Tour BHS Construction With Stakeholders

BASSETERRE:​ Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and a team of Ministry Officials, accompanied by other stakeholders and the BHS Management Team took a tour to assess progress on the construction of the New Basseterre High School…

PM Drew Congratulates Nikisha Hazel On Nursing Appointment

BASSETERRE (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nikisha Hazel on her appointment as the new Director of Institutional Nursing Services, describing…

Fifteeen Firearms Seized In Nevis

The royal St. Christopher And Nevis Police Force has launched an investigation after fifteen firearms and more than fifteen hundred rounds of ammunition were seized in Nevis. Officers responded to Colquhoun’s Sstate Thursday morning…

Culinary Month Underway In St. Kitts And Nevis

Basseterre– From rhythm to flavors, the excitement continues across St. Kitts and Nevis as Culinary Month gets into full swing this July. Following the excitement of the St. Kitts Music Festival and the successful staging of the Nevis Mango…

ECCB Unveils Redesigned Banknotes

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has unveiled a new series of banknotes designed to celebrate the people, culture, heritage and achievements of the eight member countries of the Eastern Caribbean currency union. The new…

St. Kitts, FAO Discuss Agriculture Strategy

BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources met with officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization this week to chart priorities for the country’s farming sector, as part of an ongoing review of the…

Old Treasury Building Restoration Delayed

BASSETERRE — The St. Christopher National Trust (SCNT) said Thursday that the restoration of the historic Old Treasury Building has missed its June 2026 completion target, but stopped short of giving a new timeline, citing contractual and…

Defence Force Expands With Air Guard, New Vessels

BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force is moving ahead with plans to establish its own Air Guard unit, incorporate new offshore and inshore patrol vessels, and expand its coastal radar network, as the Federation moves to strengthen…

Nation Bids Farewell to Hugh Heyliger

BASSETERRE — St. Kitts and Nevis laid to rest former Deputy Prime Minister Hugh C. Heyliger on Thursday, with an Official Funeral held at Wesley Methodist Church following a period of lying-in-state at Government Headquarters, as the…

Gang Graffiti Removal Continues

Basseterre, (SKNIS): The Department of Community Development, in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Office, the ELEVATE Programme, and residents of Central Basseterre, has embarked on a Gang Graffiti Removal Programme aimed at reclaiming…

World Bank: SKN Remains High-Income Nation

St. Kitts and Nevis has retained its status as a high-income economy in the World Bank's latest annual income classification. The Federation remains in the World Bank's highest income category, alongside Antigua And Barbuda, the Bahamas,…

Skndf Begins 29th Anniversary Celebrations

The St. Kitts And Nevis Defence Force began its 29th anniversary celebrations on Sunday with a thanksgiving service at the Ebenezer Methodist Church in Old Road. The service was officiated by Reverend Carlwin Greenaway and brought…