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Port Zante Welcomes Over 5,000 Cruise Visitors

BASSETERRE – Port Zante experienced another bustling day in the tourism sector as three cruise ships simultaneously docked on Tuesday, bringing 5,371 passengers to St. Kitts and Nevis. The Grand Princess arrived with 2,324 passengers,…

Minister Praises Sugar Mas 54 Success

BASSETERRE – Minister with responsibility for the creative economy, The Hon. Samal Duggins, expressed satisfaction with Sugar Mas 54 celebrations, describing the festival as a unifying force that continues to grow. Speaking at the end of…

Minister Mourns Teen Killed During Carnival

BASSETERRE – Minister Samal Duggins has issued a statement expressing condolences following the death of eighteen-year-old Kaden Hanley during last lap carnival celebrations. Hanley, of Shadwell Estate, St. Kitts, was killed at the…

PM Drew Assumes CARICOM Leadership

BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community on January 1, taking the helm of the region's supreme decision-making body for a six-month term that began amid…

PM Drew Cancels Gala Appearance Amid Venezuela Crisis

BASSETERRE: Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew cancelled his appearance at Saturday evening's Grand Gala as he continues leading regional diplomatic efforts following the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.…

SKN Leads Regional Response to Venezuela Crisis

BASSETERRE - St. Kitts and Nevis finds itself at the center of regional diplomacy following US military strikes on Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday morning. Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew,…

BVI’s Maya Marcellin Crowned Caribbean Talented Teen

BASSETERRE — History was made at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort as Maya Zareiah Venice Marcellin of the British Virgin Islands captured the prestigious Belle Mont Resort Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen crown. "Maya captivated the…

SKN Welcomes Nigerian Technical Aid Professionals

BASSETERRE — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis today, Dec 29th, formally welcomed a new cohort of professionals from the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), marking a significant milestone in the deepening of Africa–Caribbean relations…

Greater Inclusion For Persons With Disabilities

BASSETERRE: Persons with Disabilities have been assured of greater mainstreaming in 2026, as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues its pledge to build an inclusive society. In May 2025, the Federation deposited instruments of…

Soon 24-Hour Water Supply

BASSETERRE: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is on the verge of a major water milestone, with the imminent full commissioning of the Basseterre Desalination Plant expected to dramatically improve the island’s water supply and ensure…

Chicken Hatchery Expands Regional Reach

BASSETERRE – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources is celebrating the continued success and regional expansion of the Bayfords Layer Chicken Hatchery, as announced by the Honourable Samal Duggins during his 2026 Budget…

Homicides in SKN Fall Sharply

BASSETERRE: The government’s strategy to address crime from a public health perspective and the dedicated commitment of law enforcement have resulted in a dramatic decrease in homicides, as well as an overall reduction in crime. This has…

Beloved Traffic Officer Retires Christmas Eve

BASSETERRE – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will honour one of its most recognizable figures tomorrow as Police Constable Donaley Chiverton-Liburd makes her final ceremonial appearance before retirement. The special event…

“We Are Building”

BASSETERRE — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing and Human Settlement, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to providing safe, adequate, and affordable homes for the people of…