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Government Commissions Desalination Plant

BASSETERRE: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has officially commissioned the new two-million-gallon-per-day Basseterre Desalination Plant, marking a transformative milestone in the Federation’s efforts to strengthen…

Drew Calls for Steadfast Support for Haiti

BASSETERRE – CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a firm and compassionate call for sustained regional commitment to Haiti during his feature address at the Opening…

World Without CARICOM Culturally Poorer

BASSETERRE – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful affirmation of regional integration during his feature address at the Opening…

Historic Full Attendance 50th CARICOM Heads in SKN

BASSETERRE – History was made last evening, February 24th, at the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as all leaders of the full Member States gathered…

Douglas Attends Critical CARICOM Council Talks

BASSETERRE — The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Llewellyn Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment, took his seat Tuesday at the 6th Special Meeting…

US Secretary Of State to Attend CARICOM meeting

BASSETERRE — The United States (US) Secretary of State, His Excellency Marco Rubio, will join a distinguished roster of global leaders and heads of international organisations as a specially invited guest at the 50th Regular Meeting of…

Sustainable Development Ministry Refutes Marine Works Claims

BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Sustainable Development categorically rejects and refutes the malicious and misleading statements presently being circulated by Mr. Regiwell “Reggie” Francis, Managing Director of St. Kitts Marine Works Ltd,…

CDU Hosts Session for Kindergarten Teachers

BASSETERRE: The Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) hosted a developmental session for kindergarten teachers, focusing on the theme ‘Plants and Animals’, as outlined in the New Enhanced Curriculum that is being piloted. Today’s session…

Regional Leaders Arrive for Historic CARICOM Summit

BASSETERRE — The Federation rolled out a full military welcome Sunday as Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley officially received President of Suriname, H.E. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, upon her arrival ahead of the historic 50th…

George Moody Claims Private Schools Championship

BASSETERRE: George Moody Stuart Primary School delivered a commanding performance at the Kim Collins Stadium on Friday to claim top honours at the St. Kitts Department of Sports' Body Shop Sponsored Private Primary Schools Championships.…

PM to Launch Comprehensive Youth Strategy

BASSETERRE: Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced plans to launch a new comprehensive youth-focused strategy aimed at strengthening employment opportunities and aligning young people more directly with the evolving…

Court Throws Out ECCO’s Challenge, Orders $10K

BASSETERRE: The High Court of Justice has dealt a decisive blow to the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO), dismissing the organisation's legal challenge in its entirety and ordering it to pay the Government of…

Kittitian Tennis Star Earns Prestigious College Award

BASSETERRE — Jayda Browne, a sophomore tennis player from Saint Peter's is making her homeland proud on the courts of the United States, earning Washington College's Shorewoman of the Week honour — her first career recognition of its kind.…

PM To Visit Bahamas, Jamaica, Guyana and Suriname

BASSETERRE: Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and current Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, will continue his high-level regional consultations with official visits to The Bahamas, Jamaica, Guyana…

Newtown Honors Community Icons

BASSETERRE: In a heartfelt ceremony held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the East Basseterre community paid tribute to four of its most distinguished citizens whose lives and service have left an indelible mark on Newtown and the wider…