Calls for Calm Following Death of Jermaine Clarke
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — The National Secretariat for Human Security and Well-being and the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party issued urgent appeals for peace on Sunday following the fatal shooting of Collision Band lead singer Jermaine “Chubby” Clarke in Keys Village. The Secretariat is urging citizens to
Federation Mourns Death of Kollision Band’s Lead Singer
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — The Federation is in mourning following the fatal shooting of Jermaine “Chubby” Clarke, the lead singer of the popular Kollision Band International, in the village of Key’s early Sunday morning. Clarke was sitting in his vehicle shortly after performing at the Domino Fest whe
SKN Delivers Strong Day 2 at CARIFTA
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Athletes from St. Kitts-Nevis showed resilience, determination, and competitive spirit on Day 2 of the 53rd CARIFTA Games at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Drawing from official results, Team Unstoppable SKN posted several notable performances acr
Team SKN Marches at CARIFTA Opening Ceremony
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The 53rd edition of the CARIFTA Games officially came alive on Friday evening as junior athletes from across the Caribbean gathered for a colourful opening ceremony at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium. Athletes from St. Kitts and Nevis, proudly representing Team Unstoppable
Consultation On Raising Age Of Consent
BASSETERRE: The Ministry Of Social Development and the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association recently collaborated to host a town hall meeting to gather public input on a proposal to raise the legal age of sexual consent and marriage from sixteen to eighteen years.The session was held at t
St. Kitts First in Caribbean to Legally Recognize Rastafari
BASSETERRE – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has been hailed for taking historic and transformative steps to recognize the Rastafarian faith within the legal framework of the Federation, becoming the first country in the Caribbean to do so.Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew made the declara
Historic First: Special Olympics Leadership Academy in Caribbean
BASSETERRE — In a proud moment for the Federation, St. Kitts and Nevis successfully hosted the first-ever Special Olympics Leadership Academy Training in the Caribbean region from 29 March to 2 April 2026. The milestone event positioned our islands as a regional hub for inclusive leadership developm
PM Drew Urges Integrity and Discipline for Customs Graduates
BASSETERRE: Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, congratulated a group of newly trained customs officers on their successful completion of the Junior Officers Basic Training Course conducted by the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC), whil
CEDEMA–RSS MOU to Support SKN
BASSETERRE – St. Kitts and Nevis and other OECS nations will benefit from a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reaffirming the commitment of CEDEMA and the RSS to deepen collaboration in disaster management and regional security.The MOU was signed by CDEMA Executive Director Ms. Elizabeth Ri
Tourism Push Expands in UK and Europe
BASSETERRE: Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha T. Henderson, has highlighted the Federation’s continued efforts to strengthen its tourism industry following a series of high-level engagements in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe.Speaking at the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet
Framework to Drive Future National Development
BASSETERRE: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is advancing a bold and people-centred vision for the future through its National Development Planning Framework (2023–2037), a long-term strategy designed to guide the country’s growth, resilience, and prosperity over the next 15 years.Speaking du
Support Builds for SKN Sovereign Wealth Fund
BASSETERRE: Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, has given her full endorsement to the Saint Kitts and Nevis Sovereign Wealth and Resilient Fund Bill, 2026, which was successfully passed in the National Assembly, describing the legislation as a transformative step toward safeguarding the nation’