Five Bills Head To Second Reading Thursday
Basseterre, (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given.Five Bills will receive their second reading, as the governme
Government Details Major Progress on Infrastructure
BASSETERRE — Water security, renewable energy, road improvements, and digital transformation initiatives are taking shape across St. Kitts and Nevis, according to a comprehensive progress report presented Tuesday by heads of various government departments and agencies. Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister
PM Advances Energy Shift Economic Pivot
Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is leveraging high-level European Union partnerships to accelerate St. Kitts and Nevis’ transition to renewable energy and reduce economic dependence on the Citizenship by Investment Program. The Prime Minister held extensive discussions in Brussels with EU
Landfill Fire Spreads to Tire Storage
BASSETERRE — The Solid Waste Management Corporation is battling a major fire at the island’s landfill facility that has spread from a construction debris cell to an adjacent tire storage area, raising concerns about air quality across the island.The fire, which began in the Construction and Demoliti
NEMA Urges Preparedness Amid Drought And Hurricane Season
Basseterre, (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is urging all residents, businesses, and institutions across Saint Kitts and Nevis to remain vigilant and prepared as the country faces ongoing drought conditions while simultaneously experiencing the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Met Services Warn Prolonged Drought Despite Rainy Season
Basseterre (SKNIS): Residents and stakeholders across Saint Kitts and Nevis are being urged to prepare for the possibility of prolonged drought conditions that could persist throughout the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, despite the period traditionally being associated with increased rainfall.Senio
PM Drew Attends High-Level Meetings In Europe
Brussels, Belgium: Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew held productive discussions with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Teresa Ribera, as St. Kitts and Nevis continues to deepen engagement with key international partners on matters of mutual importance.Drew travelled to Europe
Nation Honours Cultural Icon King Ellie Matt
BASSETERRE: An official funeral was held Thursday for cultural icon, Elston “King Ellie Matt” Nero, as mourners gathered to honour one of the most influential figures in the history of St. Kitts and Nevis’ music.The ceremony recognised the extraordinary contributions of the late calypsonian, band le
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