All Rescued as Ferry Sinks En Route to Nevis
BASSETERRE — All passengers and crew aboard the Apple Syder ferry were safely rescued Monday morning after the vessel issued an SOS while en route from St. Kitts to Nevis, prompting a swift emergency response from the St. Kitts and Nevis Coast Guard and civilian fishermen. The circumstances that led
St. Kitts Music Festival Opens Doors to Children
BASSETERRE — Children under 18 will be welcome to attend this year’s St. Kitts Music Festival for its 28th edition, with no age restrictions in place, though organizers are urging parents to supervise minors closely due to some festival elements not suitable for young audiences.Tivanna Wharton, Perm
Water Investments Shield Federation From Historic Drought
BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew says major investments in water infrastructure have helped protect the Federation from what he describes as the worst drought in recorded history, possibly the most severe since the 1920s. During a roundtable press conference, Drew attributed th
Nevis Celebrates Mango with Culinary Festival
BASSETERRE — The Nevis Mango Festival returns July 2-5, featuring more than 60 chefs and new attractions aimed at drawing foodies and tourists to celebrate the island’s culinary heritage and mango varieties.The festival marks a continued effort by the Nevis Tourism Authority to position mango cuisin
Warner Park Transforms Ahead Of Music Festival
BASSETERRE: Warner Park is rapidly taking shape as final preparations continue for the 2026 St. Kitts Music Festival, which gets underway on Thursday night.Activity has been steadily increasing at the venue as organisers and vendors work to get everything ready for three nights of entertainment.The
Nevis Geothermal Drilling To Begin Later This Year
CHARLESTOWN: Geothermal drilling in Nevis is expected to begin later this year as the island moves closer to developing a renewable energy industry capable of powering both Nevis and St. Kitts.Nevlec’s General Manager, Ald Stapleton, recently confirmed preparatory work is already underway, with acti
SKN Takes Center Stage at U.N.
Saint Kitts and Nevis’s vulnerability and resilience country profile pilot programme has been showcased at a high-level United Nations retreat focused on putting the multidimensional vulnerability index into practice.The initiative was featured during one of four thematic sessions held at United Nat
Nevis Celebrates Child Month 2026 With Grand Parade
CHARLESTOWN: A surge of vivid Oceanic blue swept through the main street of Charlestown Nevis as members of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Cabinet, Ministry of Education Officials (St. Kitts and Nevis), members of the Early Childhood Development Unit (ECDU), children, parents and well-wisher
Digicel To Phase Out 2G Network In St. Kitts & Nevis
BASSETERRE – This move is part of Digicel’s continued investment in faster and more reliable mobile technologies, allowing the company to deliver improved call quality, better coverage and an overall stronger network experience for customers across the Federation.While most customers will not be aff
SKN Government Advances National Addressing System
Basseterre, (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pushing forward with plans for the National Addressing System, which will provide a critical upgrade to the current structure that has gaps, including unmarked and, in some cases, unnamed streets.Sandra Davoren, Postal Advisor, highligh
Human Security Secretariat Engages Stakeholders On Summer Initiative
BASSETERRE — The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing recently brought together key stakeholders as part of its Summer of Intervention, an initiative designed to increase positive engagement opportunities for young people during the summer months and reduce their exposure to factors
St. Kitts, Nevis Pledge Energy Independence By 2035
BASSETERRE — The Federal Government and the Nevis Island Administration have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving energy independence for St. Kitts and Nevis by 2035, outlined through a coordinated renewable energy strategy combining geothermal development, solar expansion and an undersea cable