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ST. KITTS-NEVIS NATIONAL AMONG GUANTANAMO DETAINEES!”

ST. KITTS-NEVIS NATIONAL AMONG GUANTANAMO DETAINEES!”

Trump Administration Secretly Detains Dozens of Foreign Nationals in New Immigration Crackdown — Caribbean Caught in the Crossfire BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — July 8, 2025 — In a bombshell revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Caribbean, a...

PM Drew Calls for Bold, Uncompromising Climate Advocacy at CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting

PM Drew Calls for Bold, Uncompromising Climate Advocacy at CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting

Montego Bay, Jamaica (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful intervention during the plenary session of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean...

SAM CONDOR TO CHAIR NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL AS NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE APPOINTMENTS FROM GOVERNOR-GENERAL

SAM CONDOR TO CHAIR NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL AS NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE APPOINTMENTS FROM GOVERNOR-GENERAL

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — July 8, 2025 — In a formal ceremony held earlier today at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor-General, Dame Marcella Liburd, administered the Oaths of Office and presented Instruments of Appointment to eight...

“KING KONRIS” CELEBRATES ANOTHER MILESTONE: FROM MONARCH TO MINISTER, STILL REIGNING SUPREME

“KING KONRIS” CELEBRATES ANOTHER MILESTONE: FROM MONARCH TO MINISTER, STILL REIGNING SUPREME

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — July 8, 2025 — Happy Birthday to The Honourable Konris Gregor Menten Maynard! Today, the Federation salutes one of its brightest sons, a true Renaissance Man — engineer, minister, musician, mentor, husband, and hero — as he...

SKN Newsline reporter Glen Barth dismantles Minister Duggins’ Africa-Caribbean trade claims in embarassing  live Press Conference exchange exposing Duggins’ incompetence

SKN Newsline reporter Glen Barth dismantles Minister Duggins’ Africa-Caribbean trade claims in embarassing live Press Conference exchange exposing Duggins’ incompetence

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – July 8, 2025 — In what is being described as an excruciatingly humiliating public unraveling, Minister of Agriculture, Trade, and Africa-Caribbean Relations Samal Duggins was left visibly flustered and factually cornered in...

St Christopher and Nevis Police Force to host breathalyzer training

St Christopher and Nevis Police Force to host breathalyzer training

The St Christopher and Nevis Police Force is dedicated to improving road safety in the country. The police force is working hard on this mandate and several steps have also been taken to ensure citizen safety on the road. Recently, Public...

Nigeria and OECS Strengthen Ties During Presidential Visit to Saint Lucia

The Government of Saint Lucia and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) warmly welcomed His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for an official visit from June 30 to July 2, 2025. The historic...

St Kitts records 75 per cent drop in homicides during first half of 2025

St Kitts records 75 per cent drop in homicides during first half of 2025

The Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) announced Monday that the Federation has achieved a 75 per cent reduction in homicides during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to police data,...

Nevis Is Making a New Push in Meetings and Incentive Travel

Nevis Is Making a New Push in Meetings and Incentive Travel

Nevis is making a strategic push to position itself as a premier destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions — with a clear message: the island is open for world-class events and exceptional experiences. As part of that...

eTA success reflects in footfall of St Kitts Music Festival

eTA success reflects in footfall of St Kitts Music Festival

The Electronic Travel Authorization, eTA which St Kitts and Nevis implemented on May 26, 2025 has been crucial in managing the footfall of tourists and travellers during the St kitts Music Festival. The eTA has successfully accomplished the role...

Government Of Saint Kitts and Nevis Boosts Security at Cockleshell Bay with New CCTV System and Fibre Optic Network

Government Of Saint Kitts and Nevis Boosts Security at Cockleshell Bay with New CCTV System and Fibre Optic Network

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (SKNIS): After years without adequate lighting or surveillance, Cockleshell Beach – a vital hub for tourism and inter-island transport – has received a major security upgrade with the installation of a modern CCTV...

Saint Kitts And Nevis’ eTA System Proves Timely And Impactful During 2025 Music Festival Surge

Saint Kitts And Nevis’ eTA System Proves Timely And Impactful During 2025 Music Festival Surge

- Advertisement - Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is celebrating the successful implementation of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system, launched on May 26, 2025, as the digital gateway proved...

St Kitts Government praises new eTA system in handling record-breaking music festival travel surge

St Kitts Government praises new eTA system in handling record-breaking music festival travel surge

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is celebrating the early success of its recently implemented Electronic Travel Authorisations (eTA) system, which it says played a vital role in managing a record influx of visitors during the 2025 St Kitts...

SKN Prime Minister Updates Nation on Sustainable Island State Agenda

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew, on July 7, 2025, delivered a comprehensive National Address, outlining the significant strides being made under the government’s Sustainable...

THE REPAIR CAMPAIGN JOINS FORCES WITH ST. KITTS AND NEVIS IN PUSH FOR REPARATORY JUSTICE

THE REPAIR CAMPAIGN JOINS FORCES WITH ST. KITTS AND NEVIS IN PUSH FOR REPARATORY JUSTICE

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — The global movement for reparatory justice has gained powerful new momentum as The Repair Campaign, an international initiative focused on advocating for reparations for the legacies of slavery and colonialism, recently met...

NO RECORDS. NO REHABILITATION. NO FUTURE.” — CONCERNED CITIZEN BLASTS STAGGERING NEGLECT IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS PRISON SYSTEM IN OPEN LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER

NO RECORDS. NO REHABILITATION. NO FUTURE.” — CONCERNED CITIZEN BLASTS STAGGERING NEGLECT IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS PRISON SYSTEM IN OPEN LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER

“NO RECORDS. NO REHABILITATION. NO FUTURE.” — CONCERNED CITIZEN BLASTS STAGGERING NEGLECT IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS PRISON SYSTEM IN OPEN LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — JULY 7, 2025 | SKN TIMES — A blistering open letter from a...

RSCNPF COMMENDS ST. KITTS AND NEVIS ON 75%REDUCTION IN HOMICIDES

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) proudly recognises the people of the Federation for playing a pivotal role in achieving a 75% reduction in homicides during the first half of 2025, a milestone that reflects the growing...

Nevis Mango Festival 2025 Delivers Exceptional Turnout and Culinary Excellence at “For the Love of Mangoes” Showcase

Nevis Mango Festival 2025 Delivers Exceptional Turnout and Culinary Excellence at “For the Love of Mangoes” Showcase

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS – The 11th annual Nevis Mango Festival has once again proven to be a resounding success, drawing large crowds and delivering a weekend rich in flavour, culture, and celebration. Scenes from the Nevis Mango Festival’s...

Fair Share Forgotten? – PM Drew’s Address to the Nation Ignores World Bank Report on Nevis Equity, Brantley Left in the Dark

Fair Share Forgotten? – PM Drew’s Address to the Nation Ignores World Bank Report on Nevis Equity, Brantley Left in the Dark

SKN TIMES EXCLUSIVE “ Basseterre, St. Kitts — In a shocking display of political evasion, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew’s most recent address to the nation failed to mention or acknowledge the long-awaited World Bank Fair Share Report — a...

GOVERNMENT BOOSTS SECURITY AT COCKLESHELL BAY WITH NEW CCTV SYSTEM AND FIBRE OPTIC NETWORK 

GOVERNMENT BOOSTS SECURITY AT COCKLESHELL BAY WITH NEW CCTV SYSTEM AND FIBRE OPTIC NETWORK 

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 07, 2025 (SKNIS): After years without adequate lighting or surveillance, Cockleshell Beach – a vital hub for tourism and inter-island transport – has received a major security upgrade with the installation of a modern...

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