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Rotary Club of Liamuiga Hosts 19th Annual Primary School Spelling Bee

The Rotary Club of Liamuiga proudly hosted its 19th Annual Primary School Spelling Bee Competition on Thursday, October 23, 2025, continuing its long-standing commitment to literacy and youth development across St. Kitts and Nevis. The event, held at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium, brought together some of the island’s brightest young minds in a spirited showcase of spelling skill, confidence, and composure.

Two Key Financial Bills Passed Unanimously in the Nevis Island Assembly

The Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, were passed unanimously during a sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly on November 06, 2025. The two Bills, first introduced on September 25, 2025, by the Honourable Premier Mark Brantley, Minister of Finance in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), aim to strengthen the legislative framework of Nevis’ financial services sector. The amendments enhance transparency and ensure company records remain accurate, up to date, and fully compliant with international standards.
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Appearing as a guest on ‘Policing With You’, a weekly programme of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (hosted by G-Cue) aired live on ZIZ on Thursday 4th September 2025, Inspector Shawna Edwards emphasized that road safety must remain a priority as special focus was put on school children safety. 

ILO–CARICOM consultation paves the way for a stronger regional labour migration policy

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MOE Celebrates The Renaming Of Saddlers Secondary School

The Saddlers Secondary School was officially renamed the Dr. Denzil Llewellyn Douglas Secondary School under the auspices of Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, on Monday September 01. The renaming ceremony signaled positive new horizons for the 2025-2026 school year.

3rd Annual Regional Schools Investment Competition

The competition takes place during the months of October and November 2025 and will be preceded by an Investment Education Webinar to introduce the students to investment basics, financial securities, and to share information about the Eastern Caribbean Securities Markets.

NCCU Scholarship Programme renamed George Sydney Newton Scholarship Award

“Mr Newton, as another token of our appreciation, it is with great delight that I announce that our Scholarship Programme will now be named in your honour,” revealed NCCU President Mr Kris Liburd at the 52nd Annual General Meeting held on Thursday August 28. 

Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Kitts and Nevis, Ambassador Tao, Meets with National Hero Sir Kennedy Simmonds

During the meeting, Ambassador Tao conveyed the sincere regards of the Government and people of Taiwan to Sir Kennedy and highly praised his foresight. Ambassador Tao noted that Sir Kennedy, after leading the nation to independence in 1983, immediately chose to establish diplomatic relations with Taiwan, making Taiwan the Federation's first diplomatic ally. This act laid the foundation for the two countries' decades-long solid friendship.

PM Drew Highlights Importance of Minimum Wage Increase

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Terrance Drew has highlighted the role of the recent minimum wage increase in improving the lives of workers linked to three areas namely immediate ‘money in pockets’ benefit, improved financial standing and retirement security.

Nevis Tourism Authority Appoints New CEO, Andia Ravariere

The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andia Ravariere as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Ravariere brings more than a decade of experience in sustainable tourism development and destination marketing across the Caribbean, making her uniquely positioned to lead Nevis into its next chapter of growth.

Government Of Saint Kitts And Nevis Appoints Carlton Pogson As Financial Secretary (AG)

Mr. Pogson is a distinguished banking and finance professional with over 20 years of experience spanning corporate banking, strategic planning, and organisational development. He brings a wealth of expertise to the role, having successfully led high-impact initiatives across the public and private sectors.

St. Kitts Tourism Authority Attends ASTA Caribbean Showcase

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Rotary Club of Liamuiga Hosts 19th Annual Primary School Spelling Bee

The Rotary Club of Liamuiga proudly hosted its 19th Annual Primary School Spelling Bee Competition on Thursday, October 23, 2025, continuing its long-standing commitment to literacy and youth development across St. Kitts and Nevis. The event, held at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium, brought together some of the island’s brightest young minds in a spirited showcase of spelling skill, confidence, and composure.

Two Key Financial Bills Passed Unanimously in the Nevis Island Assembly

The Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, were passed unanimously during a sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly on November 06, 2025. The two Bills, first introduced on September 25, 2025, by the Honourable Premier Mark Brantley, Minister of Finance in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), aim to strengthen the legislative framework of Nevis’ financial services sector. The amendments enhance transparency and ensure company records remain accurate, up to date, and fully compliant with international standards.

Master Class In Cultural Instruments Facilitates The Emergence Of More Folklore Musicians

The Department of Cultural Heritage continues to address issues raised by cultural practitioners, in this instance, filling the need for more traditional cultural music by facilitating a Cultural Instrument Master Class that began November 01, 2025. The Master Class will run for seven weeks at the Dr. William Connor Primary School every Saturday until December 20.  Participants are being taught how to play the kettle drum by Devon Nisbett and Russle Jarvis, the Bass Drum by Alarick Gumbs and the Fife by Wayne Simmonds.

Joy And Togetherness Outpoured At “We Village Dat – St. Peter’s”

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 was a day of celebration, togetherness and spontaneity when dozens of residents of the Parish of St. Peter came out to reminisce, recall and regroup at the Cultural Heritage coordinated We Village Dat, the St. Peter’s edition. The community upbuilding event brought St. Peter’s residents together, passing on the history to younger ones in attendance and fostering a sense of pride in the accomplishments of the community’s nation-builders.