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Nevis Showcased on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac as Island Strengthens Position as Global Film Destination

Nevis will soon take center stage in the upcoming episodes of Season 10 of the hit U.S. reality television series The Real Housewives of Potomac, after the cast recently filmed their latest getaway trip on the island.

Ministry Of Education Celebrates World Teachers’ Day With Annual Teachers’ Gala

The Ministry of Education acknowledged the remarkable contributions of members of the teaching fraternity with its annual Teachers’ Gala and Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 04 at Carambola Beach Club.

Ghanaian Nurses to Bolster St. Kitts and Nevis’ Healthcare Workforce

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that a new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa.

ASPIRE Programme Launches “Train The Trainers” Workshop

The ASPIRE Programme (Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education) launched a Training of Trainers Workshop for teachers on Tuesday, October 07, 2025, at the Bernice White Lecture Room, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Headquarters.  

TDC Financial Services Company Limited continues to take Financial Literacy to the Schools

The financial experts focused on budgeting, investing, responsible spending, and understanding credit. Using several real-time examples and scenarios, teachers, and auxiliary staff now understand how to effectively make the best use of the financial products and services readily available to them.

Police Seeking Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Ike Tross

Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of well-known local personality Ike Tross of Taylor’s,St.Kitts.

One Dead, One Injured in Ponds Pasture Shooting

A shooting incident in the Tuckett Street area of Ponds Pasture in Basseterre has left one man in his 30s dead and another in his 40s hospitalized, as police launch a full-scale investigation into what they have classified as a homicide and attempted murder.

Nevis Showcased on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac as Island Strengthens Position as Global Film Destination

Nevis will soon take center stage in the upcoming episodes of Season 10 of the hit U.S. reality television series The Real Housewives of Potomac, after the cast recently filmed their latest getaway trip on the island.

Ministry Of Education Celebrates World Teachers’ Day With Annual Teachers’ Gala

The Ministry of Education acknowledged the remarkable contributions of members of the teaching fraternity with its annual Teachers’ Gala and Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 04 at Carambola Beach Club.

Local News

The Essence of Celebrating Independence

When we greet each other with the words “Happy Independence” in St. Kitts and Nevis, it is more than a casual phrase. It is a moment rich with meaning - a reminder that as a people we come together, we reflect, and we toast to the occasion that binds us as one nation.

Patriotism Beyond Colours: Building Togetherness in a Celebrative September

September has come again-a month that stirs in us the deepest currents of national...

Back to School: Shaping Young Minds Beyond the Uniform

From the smallest ones entering day care and kindergarten, to those transitioning into new grades in primary and secondary school, and even those taking the brave step into tertiary education at home or abroad-this season is more than a ritual of books and pencils. It is a reminder of the tremendous responsibility we bear as a society in shaping the next generation.

Jump in Salute of Freedom – Not Just for Entertainment

How many of us truly understand the reason behind our Emancipation holiday here in St. Kitts and Nevis-and by extension, the wider Caribbean?

Honouring Fathers: So Many Are Unsung Heroes in Our Lives

While Mother’s Day often brings a natural outpouring of love and celebration, Father’s Day unfortunately tends to be met with less enthusiasm and recognition. This disparity is often chalked up to the presence of absent or neglectful fathers-those ‘bad apples’ who have, regrettably, cast a shadow over the entire barrel. But it is neither fair nor wise to let a few unfortunate examples overshadow the countless men who show up every single day with love, patience, sacrifice, and strength for their children.

It Still Takes A Village to Raise A Child

That old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child,” remains just as...

No One is Above the Law

Locally, we often make reference to people being humbled when brought before the court despite whatever unruly public display of attitude or personality trait because ‘In dey no like out ya.’

Crime Prevention Is Everybody’s Business, Right?

On the subject of crime, especially gun violence, there is always a divide among our people-be it political, personal or otherwise. As our natural human emotions would dictate, there is never a shortage of the collective expressions of sadness, shock, anger, disappointment as well as advice sharing on possible solutions to remedy the situation.

Ghanaian Nurses to Bolster St. Kitts and Nevis’ Healthcare Workforce

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that a new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa.
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NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally

New report shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since start of century, but world fails to reach elimination targets.

Call for Prospective Teachers

The Ministry of Education - St. Kitts is currently accepting applications for teaching positions for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

Union VP To Workers: ‘Join the Union, Stay Empowered’

The call for solidarity and worker empowerment rang loud and clear on Labour Day, as First Vice President of the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU), Curtis Francis, delivered a spirited address at the Patsy Allers Playfield in Basseterre following the march organized by the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) on Monday 5th May 2025, in observance of International Workers Day.

ASPIRE Financial Literacy Day 2025 Set to Empower Youth Across Saint Kitts and Nevis

The ASPIRE Task Force, in partnership with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is pleased to announce the observance of ASPIRE Financial Literacy Day under the theme “Level Up Your Financial Future,” which will be celebrated on Wednesday,  May 14, 2025.

NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally

New report shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since start of century, but world fails to reach elimination targets.

Call for Prospective Teachers

The Ministry of Education - St. Kitts is currently accepting applications for teaching positions for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally

New report shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since start of century, but world fails to reach elimination targets.

Call for Prospective Teachers

The Ministry of Education - St. Kitts is currently accepting applications for teaching positions for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

Union VP To Workers: ‘Join the Union, Stay Empowered’

The call for solidarity and worker empowerment rang loud and clear on Labour Day, as First Vice President of the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU), Curtis Francis, delivered a spirited address at the Patsy Allers Playfield in Basseterre following the march organized by the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) on Monday 5th May 2025, in observance of International Workers Day.

ASPIRE Financial Literacy Day 2025 Set to Empower Youth Across Saint Kitts and Nevis

The ASPIRE Task Force, in partnership with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is pleased to announce the observance of ASPIRE Financial Literacy Day under the theme “Level Up Your Financial Future,” which will be celebrated on Wednesday,  May 14, 2025.

Union Puts Focus on Domestic Workers During Labour Day March

“Domestic Workers Are Workers Too” was the message boldly displayed on a custom-made back piece presented by the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU) during this year’s Labour Day march held on Monday 5th May 2025 in Basseterre.

Local Politics

Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to Serve on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Body

President of the Nevis Island Assembly, Honourable Michelle Slack-Clarke, has accepted a nomination to serve on the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Executive Body as one of three representatives for the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic (CAA) region.

NRP Leader Endorses NIA’s New Bill aimed at Diversifying Nevis’ Economy

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 26, 2025)- The Nevis Limited Partnership Bill, 2025 received bipartisan...

Four-Way Race Emerging for Central Basseterre in 2027 General Elections

Candidates from the People's Action Movement (PAM), People's Labour Party (PLP), an independent contender, and the incumbent St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) are expected to vie for the seat currently held by Parliamentary Representative Minister Marsha Henderson.

SKNLP Conference Guest Speaker To Supporters: Beware Of Political Poisoning

Conference Guest speaker Hon. Alva Baptiste has warned supporters of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) against what he termed as “political poisoning” in the lead up to the next general election. 

Dawud ‘Mudada’ Byron Picnic Park officially opens in East Basseterre

The park, which is opposite the Newtown Play Field on the Leonard Dickenson Road, was opened on Sunday March 30, where persons from all walks of life gathered to witness the opening of the park named in honour of Mudada, as he was popularly known, who at the ceremony was referred to by speakers as a champion of the people.

Social Commentary

Stay Alert, Not Alarmed – A Reminder This Hurricane Season

Every year, we go through the motions: tracking systems, preparing homes and listening for official updates. Yet, each storm brings its own unique set of challenges and lessons. Nature has a way of reminding us, sometimes gently and sometimes not, that preparation and vigilance are not seasonal habits but necessary ways of life in the Caribbean.

ASPIRE Programme Launches “Train The Trainers” Workshop

The ASPIRE Programme (Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education) launched a Training of Trainers Workshop for teachers on Tuesday, October 07, 2025, at the Bernice White Lecture Room, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Headquarters.  

Project Official: Blocked Off Bay Road Sidewalk To Return Use Shortly

After more than two years of restricted access, the sidewalk along the Bay Road by the historic Old Treasury Building at Port Zante (which houses the St. Christopher National Trust and Museum) is expected to reopen for public use in December 2025.

The Essence of Celebrating Independence

When we greet each other with the words “Happy Independence” in St. Kitts and Nevis, it is more than a casual phrase. It is a moment rich with meaning - a reminder that as a people we come together, we reflect, and we toast to the occasion that binds us as one nation.

PM Drew: Over 5000 Applicants, $4 Million In ASPIRE Programme

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Terrance Drew has revealed that the government’s ASPIRE Programme, launched in September 2024, has attracted over 5,000 applicants and seen an investment of more than $4 million in what he described as a “revolutionary” youth money education initiative.

Human Interest

Author Nyoka Gumbs Talks About Inspiration Behind Her Financial Survival Book

In an exclusive interview following her recent book launch, daughter of the soil Nyoka Gumbs (who currently resides in New York in the U.S), a trained architect turned author, shared her insights on heritage, financial resilience, and the impact she hopes her book will have on fellow Kittitians and Nevisians.

Walk a Mile in My Shoes Event Generates Awareness and Support for Persons Living With Disabilities

Persons were blindfolded to experience the challenges of the visually impaired, while others sat in wheelchairs representing persons with mobility challenges. They set off from the West Basseterre Bus Station going along the Bay Road, turning left onto Fort Street then Cayon Street, left on Church Street, left on Liverpool Row and across Bank Street ending at Independence Square.

Nevis Showcased on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac as Island Strengthens Position as Global Film Destination

Nevis will soon take center stage in the upcoming episodes of Season 10 of the hit U.S. reality television series The Real Housewives of Potomac, after the cast recently filmed their latest getaway trip on the island.

Ministry Of Education Celebrates World Teachers’ Day With Annual Teachers’ Gala

The Ministry of Education acknowledged the remarkable contributions of members of the teaching fraternity with its annual Teachers’ Gala and Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 04 at Carambola Beach Club.

Late Earle Clarke Honored for His Contributions to Cuba

Clarke, a renowned community activist, social and political commentator, and former official of the St. Kitts and Nevis Cuban Friendship Association, was posthumously awarded the Friendship Medal by the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP). This high honour recognized Clarke’s significant contributions to fostering strong ties between St. Kitts and Nevis and Cuba.

An Emotional Honour

Mrs. Dorothy Clarke- the widow of the late Earl Clarke who was a well-known community activist, social and political commentator (also past official of the St. Kitts and Nevis Cuban Friendship Association)-pauses emotionally while expressing her heartfelt gratitude to the Cuban Institute of Friendship With the Peoples for having presented a Medal of Honour (worn by her) to the family in recognition of her late husband's  contribution.

ASPIRE Programme Launches “Train The Trainers” Workshop

The ASPIRE Programme (Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education) launched a Training of Trainers Workshop for teachers on Tuesday, October 07, 2025, at the Bernice White Lecture Room, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Headquarters.  

Project Official: Blocked Off Bay Road Sidewalk To Return Use Shortly

After more than two years of restricted access, the sidewalk along the Bay Road by the historic Old Treasury Building at Port Zante (which houses the St. Christopher National Trust and Museum) is expected to reopen for public use in December 2025.

PM Drew: Over 5000 Applicants, $4 Million In ASPIRE Programme

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Terrance Drew has revealed that the government’s ASPIRE Programme, launched in September 2024, has attracted over 5,000 applicants and seen an investment of more than $4 million in what he described as a “revolutionary” youth money education initiative.
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Nevis Showcased on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac as Island Strengthens Position as Global Film Destination

Nevis will soon take center stage in the upcoming episodes of Season 10 of the hit U.S. reality television series The Real Housewives of Potomac, after the cast recently filmed their latest getaway trip on the island.

Ministry Of Education Celebrates World Teachers’ Day With Annual Teachers’ Gala

The Ministry of Education acknowledged the remarkable contributions of members of the teaching fraternity with its annual Teachers’ Gala and Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 04 at Carambola Beach Club.

Ghanaian Nurses to Bolster St. Kitts and Nevis’ Healthcare Workforce

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that a new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa.

ASPIRE Programme Launches “Train The Trainers” Workshop

The ASPIRE Programme (Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education) launched a Training of Trainers Workshop for teachers on Tuesday, October 07, 2025, at the Bernice White Lecture Room, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Headquarters.  

Project Official: Blocked Off Bay Road Sidewalk To Return Use Shortly

After more than two years of restricted access, the sidewalk along the Bay Road by the historic Old Treasury Building at Port Zante (which houses the St. Christopher National Trust and Museum) is expected to reopen for public use in December 2025.

PM Drew: Over 5000 Applicants, $4 Million In ASPIRE Programme

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Terrance Drew has revealed that the government’s ASPIRE Programme, launched in September 2024, has attracted over 5,000 applicants and seen an investment of more than $4 million in what he described as a “revolutionary” youth money education initiative.

NRP Leader Says A Female Premier Is Long Overdue

Referencing the words of the well-known late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, she commented: “I can recall, since I was going to college, Margaret Thatcher once said, ‘If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.’ I will say to you that the strength of a woman, a serious woman, is what we need in Nevis right now.”

Stay Alert, Not Alarmed – A Reminder This Hurricane Season

Every year, we go through the motions: tracking systems, preparing homes and listening for official updates. Yet, each storm brings its own unique set of challenges and lessons. Nature has a way of reminding us, sometimes gently and sometimes not, that preparation and vigilance are not seasonal habits but necessary ways of life in the Caribbean.

Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to Serve on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Body

President of the Nevis Island Assembly, Honourable Michelle Slack-Clarke, has accepted a nomination to serve on the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Executive Body as one of three representatives for the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic (CAA) region.

St. Kitts Makes Meaningful Contribution to World Tourism Day

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA) marked World Tourism Day 2025 under the global theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” by hosting a beach cleanup at Cockleshell Bay on Saturday, 27 September, in partnership with Advance Cleaning.

St. Kitts and BluBoho Announce Exclusive Fine Jewelry Collaboration

St. Kitts Tourism Authority is proud to announce a meaningful collaboration with Canadian fine jewelry brand, bluboho, celebrating travel, protection, and the beauty of exploration through an exclusive jewelry capsule: safe travels, wild heart. The collaboration, launched at a media event in Toronto, Canada last week, will unfold across three distinct chapters of storytelling about the island, rolling out over the next year. 

SKELEC Celebrates 14 Years Of Love, Light & Power 

The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. (SKELEC) proudly commemorated its 14th anniversary under the theme “Celebrating 14 Years of Love, Light & Power.” This milestone was marked by a series of events that honored the company’s journey, its dedicated employees, and the loyal customers who have supported its mission since inception.