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Drone Survey Uncovers 17 Promising Groundwater Sites Across Saint Kitts

The report from the survey conducted across Saint Kitts was presented to the Water Services Department on October 06, 2025. At the Sitting of the National Assembly on Friday, October 17, 2025, Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, shared that 17 sites have been identified with the promise to provide potable water – that is, water safe for consumption.

SKELEC Bids Farewell to Corporate Communications Manager Ms. Patrice Harris

Since joining SKELEC in 2020, Ms. Harris has played a pivotal role in reshaping the company’s corporate image. Through strategic branding, community engagement, and innovative communications, she successfully modernized SKELEC’s public presence, making it more relatable, and customer-focused. Her efforts helped build stronger trust between the company and the public, and positioned SKELEC as a forward-thinking utility provider in the region.
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MOE Continues Distribution Of Fire Extinguishers To Various Schools In St. Kitts

The Ministry of Education continues its commitment to school safety with the ongoing distribution of fire extinguishers to various schools across St. Kitts. This initiative is part of the Model Safe School Programme, which is funded by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). 

Harris Disagrees With Bus Fare Increase

Leader of the People’s Labour Party (PLP) and former Prime Minister, Dr. Timothy Harris, who is also the Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Seven, is against the recent increase in passenger bus fares, arguing that it places financial burden on passengers already struggling with the cost of living.

Three Bills to Receive First Reading in the National Assembly on Thursday, February 27, 2025

Three Bills are slated to receive their first reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law.

Sovereign Wealth Fund Legislation Set for Parliamentary Approval in Q1 2025

The proposed SWF will serve as a financial reservoir, accumulating excess revenues from various sectors, including the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program and anticipated profits from the burgeoning geothermal energy industry. By channeling these funds into the SWF, the government seeks to create a sustainable financial buffer that will support national development projects, social programs, and economic diversification efforts.

Geothermal Energy: A National Imperative – Prime Minister Drew Emphasizes Unified Commitment to Sustainable Development

Geothermal Energy: A National Imperative – Prime Minister Drew Emphasizes Unified Commitment to Sustainable Development

Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Officially Launches Training Programme to Build Cybersecurity Workforce and Digital Resilience

The training programme, which is a collaborative initiative between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and leading cybersecurity training provider Protexxa out of Canada, is aimed at empowering the nation’s workforce by equipping participants with internationally recognized certifications and work-integrated learning opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity.

NIA Honours Three Public Servants for Outstanding Performance

During the recently held NIA Ministry of Human Resources 2025 Orientation Seminar, Training Officer Mrs. Shanola Murray-Gill announced Venrick Newton, Craig David, and Ezekiel Parris as the honourees. She highlighted their contributions and the reasons behind their recognition.

Possible Sold Out 2025 Music Festival, Says Tourism PS…Ticket Price To Increase

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism Tivanna Wharton is encouraging festival-goers to get their tickets as soon as possible, and at the ongoing early bird special since “thousands” have been sold already for what could result in the “first-ever” sold out three-nightly event featuring twenty-six (26) acts.

Breakfast of Love that came with free medical checks; PM Drew thanks Windsor University 

Constituents of St. Christopher Eight, and their friends, who on Saturday February 15 turned out for the healthy post Valentine’s Breakfast of Love offered by Executive Branch of the St. Kitts Nevis Labour Party got more than they had bargained for. They also received free medical checks.

Team Nevis Gears Up to Defend Championship at Leeward Islands Debating Competition 53

Representing Nevis will be a team of students from the Nevis Sixth Form College, including Jeran Webb, T’Geonique Hunkins, Lauchele Herbert, Shirmia Thompson, Kijari Huggins, and President of the LDS, Khalia Huggins-Simmons. As the champions of LIDC 52, Team Nevis will automatically advance to the semifinals and, if successful, the finals.

Health Ministry Officials Talk Customer Service Improvements At Hospital

Speaking on the weekly ‘In Focus’ programme aired live on Wednesday 19th February 2025, produced by the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS), he highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance patient care and service delivery within the healthcare system while interacting with host Ian Richards.

Reckless Driving Persists Despite Stiffer Penalties-Why?

In recent times, road fatalities and injuries have sparked public outcry, calling on the government to impose harsher measures to address reckless driving. Tougher penalties have been introduced to curb the dangerous habits that threaten lives daily. Yet, here we are-still gasping at the unchanged and unacceptable actions of some motorists.

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Drone Survey Uncovers 17 Promising Groundwater Sites Across Saint Kitts

The report from the survey conducted across Saint Kitts was presented to the Water Services Department on October 06, 2025. At the Sitting of the National Assembly on Friday, October 17, 2025, Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, shared that 17 sites have been identified with the promise to provide potable water – that is, water safe for consumption.

SKELEC Bids Farewell to Corporate Communications Manager Ms. Patrice Harris

Since joining SKELEC in 2020, Ms. Harris has played a pivotal role in reshaping the company’s corporate image. Through strategic branding, community engagement, and innovative communications, she successfully modernized SKELEC’s public presence, making it more relatable, and customer-focused. Her efforts helped build stronger trust between the company and the public, and positioned SKELEC as a forward-thinking utility provider in the region.

Nevisian businesswoman Shobaina Prince wins Taiwan ICDF Entrepreneurial Elite Pitch Competition

Nevisian entrepreneur Shobaina Prince, owner of Native Radiance, has been named winner of the Entrepreneurial Elite Pitch Competition, hosted under the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund’s (ICDF) Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Inclusion (WEEEFI) Project.

Ministry Of Agriculture Turns World Food Day’s 2025 Message Into Meaningful Action

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources continued its tradition of community outreach by partnering with the St. Christopher Outreach Center to provide hot, nutritious meals to members of the community at its annual luncheon on Friday, October 17, 2025.