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Strong Partnerships Drive Agriculture Open Day Success
BASSETERRE – Strong partnerships between the public and private sectors are playing a major role in the success of the 31st edition of Agriculture Open Day, according to the event’s committee chair.
Millicent Maxin, Chair of the…
SKN Mourns Cultural Icon King Ellie Matt
BASSETERRE – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is in mourning the death of celebrated cultural icon, Elston Nero, better known as King Ellie Matt, who passed away on Sunday.
Ellie Matt was a towering figure on the local calypso scene…
Aircraft Sunk To Boost Marine Tourism
BASSETERRE — The underwater landscape of St. Kitts has a new landmark following the successful sinking of a decommissioned aircraft off Potato Bay to create a state-of-the-art artificial reef.
The project, a collaborative effort between…
Task Force Provides Economic Relief
BASSETERRE — The National Cost of Living Task Force is prioritizing energy and transportation costs as the primary drivers of inflation in the Federation, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta announced during a recent appearance on the "In…
New Gang Laws Carry 40-Year Sentences
BASSETERRE — The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force issued a sobering warning to the public on Saturday, April 25, revealing that recent legislative shifts have cleared the way for gang leaders to face up to 40 years in prison.…
Political Analysts Signal Strength for the Labour Party
BASSETERRE — Regional political analysts and pollsters say the St. Kitts and Nevis Labor Party (SKNLP) remains a formidable "political juggernaut" as speculation mounts that a general election could be called as early as this year.
Though…
Coast Guard Rescues Distressed Fishing Vessel
BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Coast Guard has successfully rescued a local fishing vessel and its crew after it encountered difficulties at sea near Nevis.
The incident occurred on Monday, April 20, when a distress…
Deepening Community Engagements Across St. Kitts and Nevis
BASSETERRE: The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing is continuing its national outreach,
engaging key groups across both St. Kitts and Nevis as part of its work to promote safety,
wellbeing, and crime reduction.
On…
Medicinal Cannabis Authority Reports Progress
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority has reported steady progress in the development of the federation’s medicinal cannabis industry, following the release of its first quarter update.
The report…
Drew Advocates Digital Transformation to Strengthen Social Security
BASSETERRE — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has outlined a forward-looking vision for leveraging digital technology to enhance transparency, accountability, and compliance within the Social Security system, as part of broader efforts…
Major Crimes Drop 14 Percent Across the Federation
BASSETERRE — Major crime across the Federation has plummeted by 14 percent during the first four months of 2026, according to the latest statistics released by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force.
Deputy Commissioner of Police…
Minister Duggins Reports Strong Progress
Basseterre — Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Sports and the Creative Economy Samuel Duggin has presented his ministry’s 90-day report, highlighting tangible progress across several key sectors.
Speaking earlier…
PM Drew Tours BHS Construction Site
Basseterre — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, accompanied by Minister of Education and Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, toured the…
Human Security Continues Community Outreach
BASSETERRE: The National Secretariat For Human Security And Wellbeing is stepping up its community outreach across the Federation, with recent engagements targeting youth and national influencers.
On April 16th, Secretariat Coordinator…
Daily Reviews Activated to Address Violent Crime
Basseterre — The High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force today, April 20th, outlined a coordinated and sustained national response to the recent increase in violent crime,…