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Minister Henderson Anticipates Powerful Worship Experience at Praisefest 2025
Basseterre, Saint Kitts (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, has lauded the fruitful collaboration with the Antioch Baptist Church, which has given rise to the vibrant gospel event PraiseFest. Now in its third year,...

Minister Attends 2025 UN Ocean Conference
Minister of Public Works and Environment, Jache Adams, returned from the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference [UNOC] in Nice, France, last week, where he “led a high-level delegation that reaffirmed the Island’s commitment to ocean sustainability...

PM Terrance Drew addresses youth development, education in National Address
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has shared an update on the development for the education sector of the country. The Prime Minister said that they will be investing in school infrastructure for the development of the...

US government explains inclusion of Ghana on 36 country visa ban
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister of Foreign Affairs The United States authorities have given in detail reasons for including Ghana on a list of additional 36 countries banned from travelling to the US. A report by the Washington Post citing an...

Prime Minister Drew Delivers Keynote at Afreximbank’s 32nd Annual Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria (PMO)—Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, Nigeria today, June...

Post Cabinet Monday , July 07, 2025
Basseterre, Saint Kitts (SKNIS): Under the leadership of Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, the Cabinet convened on Monday, July 07, 2025, to deliberate on and advance critical policies designed to enhance the well-being of...

Government Finally Responds to U.S. Travel Ban Rumors After Mounting Pressure
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – June 18, 2025 – After days of silence, public concern, and mounting criticism, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has finally issued an official response to swirling reports that the United States may be preparing to...

‘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...
Geothermal Energy paramount as Nevis Forges Path to Sustainable Future
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Global Sustainable Islands Summit, held in St. Kitts and Nevis, drew widespread praise for its focus on sustainability and international cooperation. Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley, reflecting...

Nevis Mourns the Passing of Mr. Walter Morton – A Voice of Principle, A Legacy of Service
NEVIS — The island of Nevis and the wider Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis are today mourning the loss of one of its treasured sons, Mr. Walter Morton — a man of unwavering principle, humour, and dedication. The Nevis Reformation Party (NRP), in...

Government Policy on High-Risk Pregnancy Fund
By: Tito Chapman High Risk Pregnancy Fund The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has introduced a High-Risk Pregnancy Fund, a targeted support initiative for expectant mothers diagnosed with high-risk pregnancies. To date, one mother is already...

Caribbean leaders praise Afreximbank’s vision as president’s tenure ends
By Kenton X. Chance ABUJA, Nigeria — Former Prime Minister of Jamaica PJ Patterson has urged African and Caribbean leaders to recognise the opportunities for deeper cooperation provided by the expansion of the Africa Export-Import Bank...

Editorial | Breaking CARICOM’s logjam
Three years ago when, at their intersessional summit in Belize, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) endorsed a proposal allowing members to move ahead with initiatives on which the community is broadly agreed, this newspaper suggested that this could be...
Prime Minister Drew Confirms Region...
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 23, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that the Governments of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will, within the coming month, formally establish a regional...

President Tinubu To Embark On Weeklong Official Visit, Vacation In Saint Lucia
All things being equal, President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Nigeria for Saint Lucia on June 28 for official engagements and private leisure time. Philip J. Pierre, the Caribbean prime minister, made the planned trip known at a pre-cabinet...
Nevis Bolsters Employment Landscape with Radius Global Solutions Call Centre
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Nevis continues to advance its position as a promising location for global service operations, emphasising its hospitable environment and a skilled workforce. The establishment of the Radius Global...

St Lucia opposition leader tells OECS members to consider breaking away from CARICOM
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – St Lucia’s Opposition Leader, Allen Chastanet, on Tuesday said the relationship between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the larger regional integration grouping, CARICOM, was not working and...

Social Development Launches New Online Portal For School-Based Assistance Programmes
- Advertisement - Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Persons benefitting from the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ School-Based Assistance Programme and new enrollees will now enjoy a streamlined and efficient system that eliminates duplication and...

St. Lucia opposition leader suggests new OECS arrangement with CARICOM
By Kenton X. Chance KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (CMC) — St. Lucia’s Opposition Leader, Allen Chastanet, Tuesday said the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Assembly has become too ceremonial, adding that the challenges to citizenship by...

Caribbean Labour Market Report Highlights Persistent Gender and Youth Gaps – Montserrat Urged to Strengthen Legal Protections
A new regional labour market study published by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has shed light on persistent inequalities across gender and age lines in the Caribbean workforce and Montserrat is one of the member states lacking critical legal...