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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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PRIME MINISTER DR DREW GIVES UPDATE ON HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS

The demolition of the apartment block on West Street, Newtown, is complete, and the land has been cleared of debris in preparation for the construction of a new modern apartment block.

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ PRIME MINISTER SUPPORTS CXC’S CALL FOR A PARADIGM SHIFT IN THE EDUCATION OF THE REGION’S YOUTH

The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew delivered the keynote address at the Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) 3rd Annual Ministerial Summit on Educational Transformation, where he supported the call for educational transformation across the Caribbean region.

PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW SAYS FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT UNDERGOING RESTRUCTURING

In his most recent press conference on November 7, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said that the Department of St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) is undergoing restructuring in a number of key areas including human resource development and an audit to determine the necessary equipment the department needs.  

FRIGATE BAY ROAD SHOOTING UNDER POLICE INVESTIGATION

The Police are investigating a shooting incident that claimed the life of eighteen (18)-year-old Malik Hughes of Fort Thomas Road, McKnight, St. Kitts. The incident occurred between 9:30PM and 10PM on November 15th, 2023, along the Frigate Bay Road in St. Kitts. Upon arrival at the scene, Mr. Hughes was observed laying on the ground with  multiple gunshot wounds to the body. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

STUDENT DELEGATION TRAVELS TO WASHINGTON DC FOR 42ND MOAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH SCHOOLS

A contingent of seven students and two teachers from St. Kitts traveled to Washington DC on Monday November 13 to participate in the 42 nd Model OAS Competition for High Schools (MOAS). The MOAS General Assembly will be conducted under the theme Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development in the Americas: Empowering the youth to be a catalyst of change from Wednesday November 14 to Friday November 17 at the Organization of American States (OAS) Headquarters in Washington DC.

FOUR BILLS TO RECEIVE SECOND READING IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20

 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 Monday, 20th November, 2023, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given.  

FARMERS IN ST. KITTS BEING EQUIPPED WITH TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT USE OF WATER ON THEIR FARMS

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives in St. Kitts continues to ensure that local farmers are sufficiently equipped with the technologies and equipment to boost agricultural output, particularly in light of the challenges posed by effects climate change such as drought.

NIA signs contract for airport expansion project

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has signed a contract with Perez Engineering Construction and Consulting Services Limited to undertake a project that will see the expansion and upgrade of the Vance W. Amory International Airport.

Captain SDG: Unveiling the New Guardian of Environmental Sustainability in St. Kitts and Nevis

In a thrilling and educational weeklong series of educational sessions taking place throughout various primary schools in St. Kitts, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment proudly introduced Captain SDG, the latest addition to the environmental superhero league. The acronym "SDG" derives its inspiration from the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and Captain SDG is set to become the emblematic advocate for environmental sustainability and responsibility in St. Kitts and Nevis.

ONLINE ORDERING SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BASSETERRE PUBLIC MARKET VIA 869ToGo.COM

The Basseterre Public Market has taken a huge step forward, as persons now have the option of ordering fresh produce from local vendors from the comfort of their homes, via an online portal.

PRIME MINISTER RUBBISHES MALICIOUSLY MISLEADING REPORTS ON THE ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME AND ECONOMY

 In an unequivocal and resounding denouncement, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew categorically rejects and condemns the egregiously false and malicious content disseminated by the blogs, SKN Times and IMI Daily.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNIT SET TO PROPOSE URBAN RESILIENCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CABINET

The Department of Urban Development, in collaboration with the Department of Environment, is set to propose an Urban Resilience Development Plan to the Cabinet on November 13.

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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.