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CARICOM Observers Deploy for Antigua Elections

ST. JOHN’S - A nine-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission has arrived in Antigua and Barbuda to monitor the integrity of the general elections scheduled for April 30, 2026 Led by Maxine McClean, a member of the Barbados Electoral and…

ECCB Urges Greater Investment in Food, Energy Security

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Timothy Antoine, is calling for urgent and sustained investment in food and energy security across the Eastern Caribbean, warning that the region’s heavy reliance on…

Student Fatally Stabbed at Jamaica Bus Park

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A secondary school student was killed Monday afternoon during a violent dispute at the Morant Bay bus park in St. Thomas, prompting Jamaica’s Ministry of Education to call for an urgent national response to youth…

Jamaica Approves Casino Rules to Boost Tourism

JAMAICA - Jamaica is moving closer to the formal launch of its casino gaming industry after the Senate approved the Casino Gaming General Regulations 2025 on April 17th. The regulations, developed under the casino gaming commission in…

Patriotic Fair Showcases SKN Culture in Havana

Basseterre — The St. Kitts and Nevis Embassy in Havana has successfully concluded its fourth biannual Patriotic Fair, bringing a vibrant celebration of national culture to Cuba. The two-day event, held at the embassy grounds in Miramar,…

Criminal Probe into $3.4 Billion Housing Contracts

Trinidad and Tobago’s main opposition People’s National Movement is calling for a criminal investigation into the award of more than $3.4 billion in Housing Development Corporation contracts. Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister…

St. Lucia Calls for Better Communication in CARICOM

Basseterre — St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is urging CARICOM leaders to improve direct communication and unity as the regional bloc continues to face disagreement over the reappointment of Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett.…

Drew Moves to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressure

Targeted tax cuts, fee reductions and VAT holidays put money back in the pockets of citizens Basseterre – In a national address delivered Tuesday morning (April 14), The Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and…

South Friars Beach Businesses Voice Concerns

Basseterre — Business operators at South Friars Beach are speaking out following the closure of the long-standing access road on Tuesday and ongoing government plans to relocate beach bars to make way for a major tourism development. The…

National Indoor Air Quality Policy Nears Completion

BASSETERRE: Work is advancing steadily on St. Kitts and Nevis’ first National Indoor Air Quality Policy, with Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta confirming that a draft is now nearing completion. The policy stems from the National Indoor…

Responsible Vending to Support Livelihoods

Basseterre: Street vendors across Basseterre and its surrounding communities are being encouraged to play a more active role in keeping their business spaces clean, safe, and compliant, as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues…

SKN Joins Vibrant CARIFTA Opening Ceremony

LE LAMENTIN, Martinique — The 39th CARIFTA Aquatics Championships officially commenced Friday night at Stade Georges-Gratiant, as St. Kitts and Nevis joined 23 other Caribbean delegations in a ceremony blending high-level protocol with…

SKN Sailing Shines with Major Weekend Wins

BASSETERRE: Two young sailors from St. Kitts and Nevis delivered remarkable performances at the Budget Marine 23rd ILCA & 8th Optimist Open Regatta in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, putting the federation firmly on the regional sailing map.…

National Security Forces Undergo RSS Tactical Training

BASSETERRE: personnel from the Regional Security System are underway with a 12-week tactical course at Camp Springfield, involving members of the St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force, the Royal St. Christopher And Nevis Police Force, Customs And…

SKN Ambassador Welcomes Philippines President at UN

Ambassador Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations and Vice-President of the General Assembly, welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, to the United Nations General…