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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…

SCASPA Renames Facility in Ike’s Honour

BASSETERRE: The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) held an official renaming ceremony yesterday morning, honouring the legacy of the late Mr. Ike Tross by dedicating the Facility 2 Waiting Room at Facility Shed 2 in his…

Nearly 8,000 Cruise Passengers Storm Port Zante

BASSETERRE: Four ships brought a midweek tourism surge to St. Kitts on Tuesday, with SCASPA crediting the arrivals for bringing "vibrant energy" to the island's cruise sector. Port Zante was a hive of activity Tuesday as four cruise…

SKN UNESCO Commission: 2025 Year in Review

BASSETERRE – The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, under the leadership and guidance of the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Education et al and H.E. Ambassador David Doyle, has submitted its report for 2025,…

Education Signs MOU with French Embassy

BASSETERRE: The Ministry of Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Castries in collaboration with France Education International on Thursday, February 26. Prior to the…

Henderson Attends Council of Ministers Meeting

BASSETERRE: Tourism Minister Hon. Marsha T. Henderson represented St. Kitts and Nevis at a landmark Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Council of Ministers Meeting in Bermuda last week — where regional leaders declared that air…

Clean Energy Push to Strengthen Economy

BASSETERRE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Saint Kitts and Nevis’ energy transition agenda as a major opportunity to strengthen the Federation’s medium-term economic growth, reinforcing the Government’s strategic…

Rubio to CARICOM: U.S. Is “All In” on Caribbean

BASSETERRE — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood before CARICOM Heads of Government in Basseterre on Tuesday and delivered a pointed message: Washington is returning its focus to the Caribbean — and it means business.…