CFBC Students Win Caribbean STEM Olympiad
BASSETERRE: Four Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College students have claimed victory at the 2026 Caribbean STEM Olympiad, defeating teams from Jamaica, Belize, and Guyana with an innovative platform designed to transform the government’s ASPIRE Programme.Josiah Davis, Fraimer De La Cruz, Nathan Lewis, and
Climate-Smart Waste Management with Strategy Workshop
BASSETERRE – Government ministries, sector agencies, private- sector stakeholders and technical partners met on Wednesday, January 21 at the Marriott Resort (Saba Room) for a one-day workshop to strengthen the Federation’s Waste Management Strategy and to develop a practical, prioritized Waste Mana
Ministry Shuts Down Jewelry Rumors
BASSETERRE: The Ministry of Education has moved swiftly to debunk false reports circulating about changes to public school dress codes, specifically addressing claims that students would now be allowed to wear jewelry.In an official notice released Sunday, the Ministry labeled the information as “fa
Ambassador Champions Women in Global Diplomacy
Washington, DC – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, has emphasized the critical role women play in strengthening the federation’s voice on the global stage.“For St. Kitts and Nevis, as a small island developing state, our voice is amplified thr
SKNLP Celebrates 94th Anniversary at Church Service
BASSETERRE – The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) marked its 94th anniversary with a worship service at Life in the Word NTCOG Challengers yesterday, reinforcing its position as the oldest political party in the English-speaking Caribbean.Prime Minister and SKNLP leader Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, a
27,000 Cruise Passengers Dock in Week
BASSETERRE — Port Zante welcomed an unprecedented 27,000 cruise visitors during a single week, marking a significant milestone for St. Kitts and Nevis’ position in the Caribbean cruise market.Sunday, January 18, 2026, saw the highest single-day arrivals when Mein Schiff 2 and Valiant Lady delivered
Cayon Students Win Multiple Sustainability Awards
Falcon Achievers sweep Junior Achievement competition honorsBASSETERRE: Cayon High School’s Junior Achievement company, Falcon Achievers Enterprise, celebrated outstanding success at an appreciation ceremony recognizing student leadership and environmental responsibility.The student-led company, ope
Litter Wardens Stop Illegal Dumping in Conaree
Conaree residents’ vigilance leads to interventionBASSETERRE – The Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) successfully intercepted individuals illegally dumping waste in the Conaree community, thanks to swift reporting from alert residents.Litter Wardens caught the offenders in the act, but when
SKN Cannabis Authority to Host Stakeholder Engagements
BASSETERRE – The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority is pleased to announce that Dr. Machel A. Emanuel, a leading regional expert in cannabis science and tropical horticulture, will visit the Federation for a series of stakeholder engagements, public education initiatives, and media app
Justice Leaders Tackle Workplace Culture Reform
BASSETERRE – As part of its Access to Justice Agenda and the broader commitment to Democratising Access, the Attorney General’s Office and Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), convened senior leaders and key officials from acro
Versailles Named New Director of Agriculture
BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources has appointed Mr. Stuart Versailles as the new Director of Agriculture, marking what officials describe as a significant step in advancing the sector’s strategic priorities for 2026 and beyond.Minister of Agriculture Hon. Samal
PM Drew Clarifies Haiti Exclusion Decision
BASSETERRE: Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has defended his government’s decision to exclude Haiti from a third-country nationals arrangement with the United States, emphasizing that the move balances compassion with national responsibility.Speaking ahead of his trip to St. Vincent, the P