Duggins Hosts Second Quarter Press Conference
BASSETERRE — The Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives, Sports and Creative Economy, hosted his Quarter 2 2026 press conference Wednesday, providing updates on progress, achievements and key initiatives across the ministries an
Douglas Recovers Well After Spinal Surgery
BASSETERRE — The Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Senior Minister and former prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, has undergone successful back surgery and is recovering well, according to a statement he released thanking God, his medical team and well-wishers for their support.In the statement, Do
Ministry Officials Tour BHS Construction With Stakeholders
BASSETERRE: Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and a team of Ministry Officials, accompanied by other stakeholders and the BHS Management Team took a tour to assess progress on the construction of the New Basseterre High School on Friday, July 10.Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley expressed satis
PM Drew Congratulates Nikisha Hazel On Nursing Appointment
BASSETERRE (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nikisha Hazel on her appointment as the new Director of Institutional Nursing Services, describing her elevation to the post as a fitting recognition of a career mar
Fifteeen Firearms Seized In Nevis
The royal St. Christopher And Nevis Police Force has launched an investigation after fifteen firearms and more than fifteen hundred rounds of ammunition were seized in Nevis.Officers responded to Colquhoun’s Sstate Thursday morning after customs officers detected irregularities during the inspection
Culinary Month Underway In St. Kitts And Nevis
Basseterre– From rhythm to flavors, the excitement continues across St. Kitts and Nevis as Culinary Month gets into full swing this July. Following the excitement of the St. Kitts Music Festival and the successful staging of the Nevis Mango Festival, the Federation now turns its attention to a month
ECCB Unveils Redesigned Banknotes
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has unveiled a new series of banknotes designed to celebrate the people, culture, heritage and achievements of the eight member countries of the Eastern Caribbean currency union.The new one-hundred-dollar banknote features Nobel Laureate, Sir William Arthur Lewis,
St. Kitts, FAO Discuss Agriculture Strategy
BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources met with officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization this week to chart priorities for the country’s farming sector, as part of an ongoing review of the government’s agricultural programming with the United Nations age
Old Treasury Building Restoration Delayed
BASSETERRE — The St. Christopher National Trust (SCNT) said Thursday that the restoration of the historic Old Treasury Building has missed its June 2026 completion target, but stopped short of giving a new timeline, citing contractual and legal constraints on what it can disclose to the public.In a
Defence Force Expands With Air Guard, New Vessels
BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force is moving ahead with plans to establish its own Air Guard unit, incorporate new offshore and inshore patrol vessels, and expand its coastal radar network, as the Federation moves to strengthen its maritime security amid rising activity in the region’s w
Nation Bids Farewell to Hugh Heyliger
BASSETERRE — St. Kitts and Nevis laid to rest former Deputy Prime Minister Hugh C. Heyliger on Thursday, with an Official Funeral held at Wesley Methodist Church following a period of lying-in-state at Government Headquarters, as the Federation honored a man remembered for decades of public service.
Gang Graffiti Removal Continues
Basseterre, (SKNIS): The Department of Community Development, in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Office, the ELEVATE Programme, and residents of Central Basseterre, has embarked on a Gang Graffiti Removal Programme aimed at reclaiming public spaces, promoting community pride, and creating safe