PM Reaffirms Full Support for Minister Henderson
Basseterre — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a firm defence for Minister the Hon. Marsha Henderson, describing recent criticisms against her as “strange attacks” lacking any basis, and reaffirming that she has the full confidence and support of the Government and the people of Centr
PM Drew Defends SSZ Transparency Law
BASSETERRE – Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has strongly defended the Special Sustainability Zone legislation, calling it a breakthrough for democratic accountability that will end the secrecy surrounding major development deals in St. Kitts and Nevis.Speaking at yesterday’s Roundtable Pr
23 Winners for Schools Recycling Competition
BASSETERRE: The annual award ceremony for the National Recycling Competition, held on Monday, November 24 under the theme “Turning Waste into Value, building a Greener Future Together” recognized the sterling contribution of 55 educational institutions throughout the Federation.The competition whic
Four Cruise Ships With 12,000 Passengers
BASSETERRE – Four cruise ships with nearly 12,000 passengers onboard departed Port Zante early Tuesday evening after spending the day in St. Kitts.The Italian-registered AIDASol arrived from Antigua with 2,162 passengers and departed for St. Maarten.The Arvia, said to be a modern family-friendly cru
Nevis Invests EC$200,000 in K-9 Units
The Nevis Island Administration has taken delivery of three K-9 units to bolster security efforts across the island, despite national security not falling under its constitutional mandate.Premier Mark Brantley announced the acquisition, which cost approximately EC$200,000, emphasizing the NIA’s cont
SKN Advances Sustainable Island State Goal
BASSETERRE – Key national stakeholders convened Tuesday to review a groundbreaking framework that could position Saint Kitts and Nevis as the world’s first Sustainable Island State.The National Stakeholder Consultation, held November 25 and organized by the United Nations Barbados and Eastern Caribb
Mural Painting Brings Life to Central Basseterre
BASSETERRE – The “Our Community, Our Canvas” mural painting initiative, Phase 2 of the Hon. Marsha Henderson’s “Our Community, Our Pride” community beautification program, is transforming Central Basseterre into a vibrant art gallery. From November 16th to 28th, Mr. Vaughan Anslyn, master artist and
SKTA Concludes 2025 Global Fam Trip, Cementing Partnerships for Growth
BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA) has successfully culminated its 2025 Global Familiarization (Fam) Trip, a cornerstone initiative that welcomed an influential assembly of top-producing travel advisors from its four primary source markets: the United States, Canada, the United King
Minister Continues Community Clean Up
BASSETERRE – Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher 2 (Central Basseterre), Hon. Marsha T. Henderson continued her “Our Community, Our Pride” over the weekend by removing unsightly household items dumped on private lands.“Hon. Marsha Henderson and her team headed back to Upper Thibou Avenu
Immediate National Recall of CBD Vape devices
Basseterre: The Bureau of Standards issues a mandatory national recall for the products “Mellow Fellow: Tranquility 2ml vape device” and “Cake Blueberry Super Jack vape device” purchased during routine market surveillance from a registered retail business in St. Kitts and Nevis.These products, manuf
Discounted V.A.T. Rate Days December 12 And 20
BASSETERRE – The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) wishes to remind the General Public and all VAT-registered businesses that the next Discounted V.A.T. Rate Days will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, and Saturday, December 20, 2025.On these designated days, the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate will
Phillip Honoured By Saint Mary’s University
BASSETERRE – The Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis extend heartfelt congratulations to Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State with responsibility for Social Development and Gender Affairs; Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities, for being named one of this year’