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Organise, Organise, Organise: Dr. Simon Black Calls For Stronger Union Organising, Worker Participation

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Thursday, 5th November 2026)-Workers are being urged to take a more active role in strengthening their trade unions. That call was made by Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Labour Studies at Brock University in…

6 Nov 2026
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Resident Ambassador Talks About Taiwan's Leading Fight On COVID-19, Comments On WHO Topic

By: Precious MillsBASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 24th April 2020) — Regarding the issue of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Republic of China (Taiwan) has made its independent mark on the global scale in tackling the disease early on. Taiwan, however,…

24 Apr 2020
Politics

Crown To Candidate: Kalia Huggins Gives Reasoning For ‘Brave Move’ Entry Into Politics As PLP Completes Candidate Slate

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Thursday 5th November 2026)-“I'm brave because I see the problems. I'm brave because somebody needed to speak up.” So said former National Carnival Queen Kalia Huggins, who was unveiled as the opposition People's Labour Party's (PLP) candidate…

6 Nov 2026
Editorial

Feeling The Heat: Climate Change Is Everyone's Business

How many times in recent weeks have we heard someone remark about how hot St. Kitts and Nevis has become? From conversations at home to exchanges at workplaces, bus stops and other public places, the heat has certainly become a…

6 Nov 2026
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Sorrel Revealed As 2027 Culinary Month Ingredient At Savour And Soirée

Basseterre, St. Kitts (04 November 2026) — Sorrel is officially taking center stage for the St. Kitts Culinary…

6 Nov 2026
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Graduates Receive National Vocational Qualifications Marking Milestone In Skills Development

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Tuesday, November 03, 2026: Thirteen candidates were awarded National Vocational Qualifications of St. Kitts and…

6 Nov 2026
Sports

Young Sugar Boyz Make History At FIFA U-15 World Cup

The St. Kitts and Nevis Young Sugar Boyz concluded their participation in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and…

6 Nov 2026
Sports

Village Galaxy, Sandy Point And Security Forces United Secure Wins In SKNFA Division One Match Week Four

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – CIBC Village Galaxy, St. Kitts Concrete Master Sandy Point FC and Elco Ltd. Security…

6 Nov 2026
Business

CDB Advocates For Stronger Partnerships To Unlock Opportunities In Caribbean Small States

ST. JOHN's, Antigua and Barbuda - The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has called for civil society…

6 Nov 2026
Regional News

Government Of Antigua And Barbuda Receives 20 Zeekr 7X Vehicles For CHOGM 2026

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Government of Antigua and Barbuda…

6 Nov 2026
President of the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU), Sydney Bridgewater, pictured delivering his address at the Union’s 87th Annual Workers’ Conference, held on Sunday 25th October 2026
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Protect Workers: Union President Calls For Stronger Laws To Protect Workers

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Tuesday 27th October 2026)-“We need a Labour Code that is clear, fair and relevant to today's working environment.” So said President of the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU), Sydney Bridgewater,…

30 Oct 2026
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew embraces his wife, Diani Prince-Drew, after expressing gratitude for her support during his illness, while addressing well-wishers gathered in a parking lot section of
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PM Drew Says He Is Not Upset By Negative Comments Following Illness

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Thursday 29th October 2026) - “I am not even upset with the detractors. Trust me,…

30 Oct 2026
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Attorney General Wilkin Champions Historic Step To Reconnect Diaspora With Their Homeland, As St. Christopher And Nevis Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2026, Passed

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 23, 2026 (SKNIS): The National Assembly has successfully passed the St. Christopher and Nevis…

30 Oct 2026
Minister of Environment, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, presents in the National Assembly (SKNIS)
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Minister Clarke Sounds Alarm Over Plastic Waste Along Major Roadways

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 23, 2026 (SKNIS): As the Ministry of Sustainable Development closes out Sustainability Month in…

30 Oct 2026
Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance, Public Utilities, and Energy et al. in the Nevis Island Administration, the Honourable Mark Brantley (NIA)
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NIA Cabinet Explores Possible Electricity Relief Measures Amid Rising Fuel Costs

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (October 29, 2026) – Demonstrating its commitment to the welfare of the people, the Nevis…

30 Oct 2026
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Nevis’ Integrity Commission Reports 2025 Declaration Compliance, Urges Outstanding Declarants To File

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (October 28, 2026)- The Integrity Commission (Nevis) has issued its report on declarations of income,…

30 Oct 2026
All ten contestants in this year’s Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant.
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Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant Announces 44th Edition Finalists

The Organizing Committee of the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant is pleased to officially announce the…

30 Oct 2026
Politics

Government Must Meet Public Scrutiny With Evidence And Candour, Says Acting Prime Minister Hanley

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 21, 2026 (PMO): Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has affirmed that government must respond to public scrutiny with evidence, openness and a clear account of its work, describing the…

23 Oct 2026
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A Fresh Term, A Renewed Responsibility To Workers

The beginning of a new term is more than a change of names or positions. It is an opportunity to reflect, recommit and renew the determination to make a meaningful difference in the lives…

30 Oct 2026
From the Editor’s Desk

Workers Pay Attention!

With the 87th Annual Workers’ Conference of the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union just days away, there is a priceless message that every worker should take seriously: Pay attention to your own working…

23 Oct 2026
The GAC Open Day Launch at Horsford's Automotive, Saturday 31st October 2026. (S.L. Horsford & Co. Ltd.)
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S.L. Horsford & Co. Ltd. Leads The Charge In Electric Mobility With Landmark GAC And AION Automotive Launch In St. Kitts And Nevis This Weekend

Horsford's Automotive introduces a new generation of electric and fuel-efficient vehicles as the Federation advances its transition toward cleaner transportation. BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — October 29, 2026 — S.L. Horsford & Co. Ltd., one of…

30 Oct 2026