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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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Guest Speaker Peter Jenkins Advocates Strategies for Union’s Success at Annual Workers’ Conference

Guest speaker at the recent 85th annual workers’ conference of the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU),  well-known business and academic professional Mr. R.A Peter Jenkins issued a call to action encouraging the union to explore initiatives for securing its future and strengthening its role in society. 

The Village at Brotherson Estate: Finding a new path for economic development, says Dr Douglas 

Newton Ground on St. Kitts was a hive of activity on the weekend when the Whitegate Development Corporation held open days on Saturday and Sunday November 2-3, to market The Village at Brotherson Estate to Kittitians and Nevisians and its Diaspora.

Carnival Chairperson: Road March In Style With Prize Monies up For Grabs

“…we have $33,000 up for grabs for Road March, and I think that this is the most ever that has been in place for the Road March contenders. So to those who are saying Road March is out of style, we actually think it is actually in style because of the amount of money that we are pumping into our Road March.”

St. Kitts and Nevis Remains at the Forefront of the Fight Against the Financing of Terrorism and Maintenance Global Peace

With the passage of the Anti-Proliferation (Financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the National Assembly on November 08, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to prevent the financing of weapons of mass destruction, thereby contributing even further to international peace and security.

Federal Parliament Passes the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill, 2024

The Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill, 2024, successfully passed through the Federal Parliament on Friday, November 08, 2024, with unanimous consent. The bill, moved by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, amends the original Act that has been in place since 1993, enhancing St. Kitts and Nevis's ability to collaborate internationally on criminal matters.

St. Kitts and Nevis Makes Key Legislative Amendments to Strengthen the Federation’s Financial System in Line With Best International Practices

he two Bills, the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to strengthen the regulatory framework overseeing financial services and ensure compliance with international standards, and the Financial Intelligence Unit (Amendment) Bill, 2024, that aims to bolster the Financial Intelligence Unit’s (FIU) capabilities in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, were moved through the House of Assembly by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew.

Vehicle Inspections Transition to Digital Reporting Model From January 2025

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), in collaboration with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), wishes to inform the public of new improvements to the Traffic Department's Vehicle Registration System. As part of these enhancements, all vehicle inspection agencies are now required to submit inspection reports digitally to the IRD. This updated procedure will streamline the inspection process, making it faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. 

SKNTVETC Colour and Sip Activity

The St. Kitts and Nevis Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (SKNTVETC) continues its awareness month of activities with a visit to the Industrial Site Day Care Center. The visit on Thursday November 07 enabled the officials to interact with a group of preschoolers through a Technical and Vocational Education activity dubbed Colour and Sip.

Personal Stories Offer a Glimpse Into the Lives of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens Honoured at Special Parliamentary Session

One of the teens recognised was Jaheme Warner Ventura, described as a spiritual leader and community catalyst, who was awarded for Spiritual Commitment and Leadership. The 18-year-old has a deep commitment to God and spends his free time helping others. Driven by compassion and love, Warner Ventura dedicates himself to a variety of meaningful causes. Whether organising group visits to support the sick and elderly in the community, assisting customers at his father's pharmacy, or leading young men aged 11 to 21 in the transformative Turn Around Agenda (TAG) Programme, Warner’s commitment to making a positive impact is unwavering.

St. Kitts and Nevis Honours the 2024 Class of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens at Special Parliamentary Session

A special session of the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis was held on Wednesday, November 06, 2024, to honour 25 young individuals who are making a significant and positive impact on the lives of others and contributing to the nation's development.

SKN TVET Council Encourages Technical Skills in Schools

The importance of technical skills was discussed briefly Tuesday October 5, at the Washington Archibald High School (WAHS) when officials from the St. Kitts and Nevis Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (SKNTVETC) visited the institution.

Four Bills to Receive First Reading, Four Others Slated for Second Reading in the National Assembly on Friday, November 08, 2024

The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, November 08, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given.

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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.