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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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Hundreds Join Inaugural Independence Youth Rally

Hundreds of young people across St. Kitts and Nevis participated in the inaugural Independence Youth Rally held on September 13, 2024, as part of activities marking the Federation’s 41st Anniversary of Independence.

Encouraging Parents to Talk to Their Children About Bullying

As a new school term begins, children across St.Kitts-Nevis are settling into their academic routines. Some are returning to familiar surroundings, while others are embarking on new chapters, whether it is their first day of school or a transition to secondary or tertiary education. Parents are busy ensuring their children are equipped with all the essentials: books, bags, uniforms, and school supplies. But amidst this preparation, one crucial item is often overlooked-a conversation about kindness and the harmful effects of bullying.

TDC’s Warren C. Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme here to stay, says CEO Kelly

Chairman and CEO of the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC) Limited, Mr Earle Kelly, has advised that the Warren C. Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme is so important today that other than for extenuating circumstances, it will never be disbanded.   

OECS Mourns the Loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Global Advocacy

On behalf of the Governments and peoples of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Sir Shridath "Sonny" Ramphal on his passing. Sir Shridath was a towering figure, not only within the Caribbean but across the global stage. His contributions to diplomacy, international law, and the cause of justice are unparalleled, and his legacy will undoubtedly endure for generations.

HIGH HOPES?

As the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots continue their 2024 CPL matches tournament leg at Warner Park in St.Kitts, local cricket fans have voiced growing frustration over the team’s bowling and fielding performances.

To secure peace in the Indo-Pacific, include Taiwan in the UN system

Taiwan is an indispensable partner in global supply chains, producing more than 90 percent of the world’s high-end semiconductors and a significant portion of the advanced chips that are driving the AI revolution. Moreover, half of the world’s seaborne trade passes through the Taiwan Strait, making it a key international waterway. Yet even though large parts of the world—and billions of people—have enjoyed great prosperity thanks to the peace and stability that prevails across the strait, China continues to intensify its aggressive actions against Taiwan. Beijing’s attempts to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait and expand authoritarianism throughout the Indo-Pacific region are a profound threat to peace and security all around the world. 

A Call for Global Peace: Integrating Taiwan into the UN System

As we navigate an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to ensure that all voices are heard, especially those of regions and countries that play vital roles in our global community. Taiwan is one such place, and its meaningful participation in the United Nations (UN) system is long overdue.

Past TDC Scholarship awardee, PM Drew, shares experience with 2024 scholarship awardees

The eight 2024 awardees of the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC) Limited’s Warren C. Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme, along with TDC officials, were taken by surprise when a former scholarship holder showed up unannounced at their induction ceremony on Saturday August 31.

Constituency Number Eight Labour Branch hosts successful Back to School Fair

Students of all ages from Constituency Number Eight and the greater Basseterre area who attended the St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party Constituency Number Eight Back to School Fair held on Saturday August 31, returned to their respective schools today Monday (September 2) properly rejuvenated and ready to interact with their teachers and colleagues.

NIA pays out over 4 million dollars in gratuity to Non-Established Workers

Less than two years since the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM)-led Nevis Island Administration (NIA) introduced a retirement package for its Non-Established (NE) Workers in the public service and some 80 persons have already received over four million dollars in benefits.

Third US-Caribbean Roundtable on Citizenship by Investment Advances Implementation of the Six CBI Principles

On 29 August 2024, the five Eastern Caribbean countries that offer Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes and the United States Department of the Treasury held a productive Roundtable in Grenada to discuss the status of implementation of the Six CBI Principles. The CBI countries were represented by delegations comprising the Chairs, Chief Executive Officers and technical staff from the CBI Programmes.

CRIME HARBOURERS…

Commissioner of Police James Sutton has issued a warning to citizens, including parents, who assist or harbor criminals and illegal activities that they would be held responsible.

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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.