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OAS Electoral Mission Unveils Final Report on St. Kitts and Nevis 2022 Elections; Government Pledges Reforms

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – The Organisation of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) has presented its final report on the General Elections held in St. Kitts and Nevis on August 5, 2022, offering a...

St. Kitts Celebrates Leadership and Culture During Caribbean Week 2025

St. Kitts Celebrates Leadership and Culture During Caribbean Week 2025

Basseterre, St. Kitts — St. Kitts took centre stage at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s (CTO) Caribbean Week 2025, held in New York City from June 1–6, 2025, with a strong delegation that showcased the island’s leadership, cultural vibrancy...

Empowering SVG: DeVry’s Online Education Expansion

Empowering SVG: DeVry’s Online Education Expansion

DeVry University Expands “Bridge to Brilliance” Initiative to St Vincent and the Grenadines Residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines can now benefit from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University....

EU DROPS THE HAMMER! ST. KITTS & NEVIS FACES VISA-FREE SUSPENSION THREAT OVER BOTCHED CBI SCHEME, IRAN SCANDAL & DIPLOMATIC BLUNDERS

EU DROPS THE HAMMER! ST. KITTS & NEVIS FACES VISA-FREE SUSPENSION THREAT OVER BOTCHED CBI SCHEME, IRAN SCANDAL & DIPLOMATIC BLUNDERS

Brussels, Belgium | June 21, 2025 — In a stunning but not unexpected blow to the reputation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the European Union Council has confirmed a powerful agreement that clears the way for visa-free travel to be suspended for...

St. Kitts and Nevis Among Caribbean Nations Flagged by US State Department Over Citizenship by Investment Programmes

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis—A recently leaked United States State Department memo has placed four Eastern Caribbean nations, including St. Kitts and Nevis, under new scrutiny, raising concerns over the future mobility of their citizens and...

‘We are not going to act like victims’

‘We are not going to act like victims’

Incoming chair of Caricom and Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Dr Terrance Drew speaking during Tuesday evening’s media briefing to end the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caricom. (Photo: Naphtali Junior) ROSE...

Saint Kitts and Nevis Participates in 18th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Saint Kitts and Nevis Participates in 18th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

United Nations, NY, June 12, 2025– Saint Kitts and Nevis was among State Parties participating in the 18th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18), which was held at the United Nations...

Five gospel artists to headline Praise Fest 2025 in St. Kitts

by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): An atmosphere filled with praise, worship, and high energy is expected to illuminate the Antioch Baptist Church grounds at Lime Kiln Commercial Development on June 22, 2025. The annual Praise Fest, a...

Hon. Samal Duggins Hosts Second Quarter Press Conference — ‘Raising the Standard’

Hon. Samal Duggins Hosts Second Quarter Press Conference — ‘Raising the Standard’

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Ministries of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Sports, and Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy, under the leadership of the Hon. Samal Duggins, successfully hosted their...

PM Terrance Drew expresses pride as St Kitts and Nevis bags Best New Passport (2025)

PM Terrance Drew expresses pride as St Kitts and Nevis bags Best New Passport (2025)

Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew is proud to announce that the newly enhanced electronic Passport of St Kitts and Nevis was named Best New Passport (2025). The nation was recognized in the Regional ID Document of the Year...

Nigeria establishes diplomatic ties with St. Lucia

Nigeria establishes diplomatic ties with St. Lucia

‘Most St. Lucian former slaves were Nigerians’ President Bola Tinubu announced, yesterday, the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between...

Most Saint Lucians formerly enslaved people were Nigerians, says Lucian Saint Senate President

Most Saint Lucians formerly enslaved people were Nigerians, says Lucian Saint Senate President

President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucia’s ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria....

Nevis’ Water and Energy Resilience: A Systematic Approach to Development

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) — The impact of climate change continues to challenge the twin-island Federation, making reliable water and energy infrastructure crucial for sustainable development. During his monthly press conference...

Tinubu: Nigeria open to visa waiver for diplomats, government officials from Eastern Carribean states

Tinubu: Nigeria open to visa waiver for diplomats, government officials from Eastern Carribean states

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is open to exploring a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The OECS comprises Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth...

We’re Africans, Most Of Us From Nigeria – Saint Lucia Senate President Tells Tinubu

We’re Africans, Most Of Us From Nigeria – Saint Lucia Senate President Tells Tinubu

June 30, (THEWILL) — President of the Senate in Saint Lucia, Alvina Reynolds, has reaffirmed the deep ancestral and cultural ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, stating that most Saint Lucians have Nigerian roots. Speaking on Monday during a...

Saint Lucia’s Senate President: Majority of enslaved ancestors were Nigerians 

Saint Lucia’s Senate President: Majority of enslaved ancestors were Nigerians 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Senate President of Saint Lucia, Alvina Reynolds has revealed that most of the formerly enslaved people in the country traced their origins to Nigeria. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on...

SKN Prime Minister on Bolstering Afri-Caribbean Ties at Afreximbank’s 32nd Annual Meetings

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – The 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recently concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, under the unifying theme, “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience.” The event...

St Kitts Music Festival 2025 to showcase 11 Local artists and boost tourism

St Kitts Music Festival 2025 to showcase 11 Local artists and boost tourism

The 27th annual edition of the St Kitts Music Festival will feature 11 homegrown musical artists. The Music Festival’s goal is to promote international awareness of the twin island nation and provide a platform to present local talent to the...

OSCARINA RAWLINS SHINES BRIGHT: ST. KITTS-NEVIS NATIVE EARNS BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

OSCARINA RAWLINS SHINES BRIGHT: ST. KITTS-NEVIS NATIVE EARNS BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — Proud daughter of the soil, Oscarina Rawlins, has officially graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Business Administration from Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic. Born and raised in St....

Air Peace becomes first Nigerian airline to land in St. Kitts & Nevis

Air Peace becomes first Nigerian airline to land in St. Kitts & Nevis

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has become the first-ever Nigerian carrier to operate a flight to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis in the Caribbean. According to a statement by the airline, on...

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