DNA Evidence Law Modernised With Fair Trial Protections
Basseterre, (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis has advanced a significant reform of the justice system with the introduction of the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which modernises the legal framework governing DNA evidence while strengthening safeguards to protect fairness, privacy, and due process.Pr
SKN Passes Banking Act Amendments Boosting Consumer Protection
Basseterre, (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken another significant step toward strengthening consumer protection and improving the banking experience for citizens with the passage of the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduced by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the
PM Drew Urges Urgent Climate Action Amid Drought
Basseterre, (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, who also as responsibility for the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need for decisive climate action as St Kitts and Nevis confronts one of the most severe droughts in recent h
Cayon Spooners Ginnery Gets Environment Month Facelift
BASSETERRE: The Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon has received a facelift as part of activities marking environment month. The historic site, which once played a role in the Federation’s former cotton industry, was the focus of a cleanup exercise led by the Ministry of Environment’s Parks and Beache
Nation Honors King Ellie Matt at State Funeral
BASSETERRE — St. Kitts and Nevis today bids farewell to one of its greatest cultural icons, Elston “King Ellie Matt” Nero, as the nation gathers at Newtown Playing Field for an Official Funeral befitting a man whose music shaped generations. The beloved maestro, who passed away on April 26 at age 73
PM Drew Declares Small Nation Not Weak On Anniversary
BASSETERRE (PMO): Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, on Wednesday called on citizens to reflect on the courage, resilience and determination that preserved the Federation’s democracy during the events of June 10, 1967, as the nation commemorated the 59th an
PM Drew Salutes Defence Force Uniform Debut
BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship officially launched the second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Program on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, continuing its commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship and improving financial literacy among small bus
Missing Hiker Died From Significant Fall
BASSETERRE – A visiting cruise crew member who went missing died in a tragic fall from Mt Liamuiga while hiking on the island, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said Ziyuan Wang, who was reported missing on May 27, fell from a significant height in a r
Building Bankable Businesses Launches Second Financial Literacy Cohort
BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship officially launched the second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Program on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, continuing its commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship and improving financial literacy among small bus
Defence Force Launches New Combat Uniform
BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force launched its new combat uniform today with a ceremonial parade through the capital, marking the 59th anniversary of a pivotal moment in the nation’s history.Starting at 10 a.m., soldiers dressed in the new uniforms marched from Warner Park down Vict
Government Reinforces Customs Surcharge Relief Measures
Basseterre, (SKNIS): As part of its ongoing efforts to address rising cost-of-living challenges and protect citizens and residents from increasing global prices, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is reminding the public and the business community of the customs relief measures currently in eff
Two SKN Models Head to New York
Two young models from St. Kitts-Nevis have been selected for international training in New York under the Department of Creative Economy’s Project Xport New Faces Initiative.Forty aspiring models took part in a recent casting call at the St. Johnson Community Center where a panel of judges selected