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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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Government’s Innovative ASPIRE Programme Will Help to Level the Financial Playing Field for All Children Across St. Kitts and Nevis

The ASPIRE Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the National Assembly during the Thursday, November 28 sitting, paving the way for the full implementation of the ground-breaking and transformative Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education (ASPIRE) initiative that will foster financial literacy, instill positive saving habits and encourage early investment practices among the nation’s youth.

Public Urged to Dispose of Garbage Properly and Maintain the Cleanliness of Independence Square

On Wednesday’s (November 27, 2024) edition of InFocus, Sherilita “Shez” Dore Tyson, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, announced an ongoing capital project in Independence Square that includes replacing broken railings, adding new tables and benches, repairing the central fountain, and applying fresh coats of paint.

Federal Parliament Passes Groundbreaking Legislation for Safer, Cleaner and More Attractive Communities

The Bill, moved by the Honourable Senator and Minister responsible for Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, is a central part of the government’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship and community empowerment.

PUBLIC PARKS MANAGEMENT TO BE MODERNISED WITH PASSAGE OF PUBLIC PARKS REGULATION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024

A Bill, which aims to modernise the management and governance of public parks across St. Kitts and Nevis, also known as the Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Local Bar Association Strengthens Support for Youth Rehabilitation in St. Kitts

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bar Association has strengthened its partnership with the New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre by donating a $2,000 gift card to support the purchase of workbooks for use in the residents' educational programmes.

New Project Aims to Strengthen Mental Health Care and Wellness Across St. Kitts and Nevis

This pivotal project, being pursued in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF), seeks to advance mental health care by expanding mental health resources, building capacity for mental health professionals and enhancing accessibility to mental health services in St. Kitts and Nevis.

EXIM Bank Signs $300 Million MOU with St. Kitts and Nevis to Support Strategic Investments in Key Sectors

The agreement, signed on November 25, 2024, is a significant step toward enhancing the strategic partnership between the U.S. and St. Kitts and Nevis, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and critical minerals. EXIM President and Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, and Hon. Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, formalized the agreement in a ceremony hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Roger Nyhus, at the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Sugar Mas 53 and Soca Monarch Competition: A Better Together Celebration with Digicel as Platinum Sponsor

During a significant presentation, Ashma Chaseau, Digicel’s Marketing Executive, handed over their generous $50,000 contribution to Asquith Watson, Chair of the Soca Sub-Committee, reaffirming Digicel’s pivotal role in nurturing the spirit, creativity, and cultural richness of our National Carnival.

TDC Home and Building Depot (St. Kitts) Showcases Sustainable Solutions at National Energy Fair

The TDC Home and Building Depot has once again shone the spotlight on the importance of renewable energy, energy conservation, and efficiency, at the recently held Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Utilities et al, Energy Unit National Energy Fair.

Fruitful Miami Meeting Sets New Milestones for Tourism

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister of Tourism Hon. Marsha Henderson recently returned from a successful series of high-level meetings with prominent cruise industry stakeholders in Miami, paving the way for transformative developments in St. Kitts and Nevis’ tourism sector.

Medical Doctor To Men: Take Health Checks Seriously

Speaking on the “In Focus” programme-produced by the St.Kitts and Nevis Information Service- aired live on Wednesday 20th November 2024 in observance of International Men’s Day [commemorated on 19 November yearly], Dr. Ofre, the National HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator, addressed the widespread reluctance among men to visit doctors, a trend he described as both troubling and preventable.

Applauding Men: Positive Role Models and Positive Change

While debates often arise about whether men or women receive more recognition-given the prominence of Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day-the day of celebration offers an opportunity to set aside comparisons and simply celebrate one another. Both genders have their unique roles and contributions, and appreciating them together enriches our collective humanity.

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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.