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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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Attorney General Wilkin Says Good Legislation Has Led to the Improved Spirit of Cooperation in Parliament

Parliamentary debate in St. Kitts and Nevis has taken on a markedly different tone, with members of the public complimenting the reduced disagreements between opposing Members of Parliament (MP), constructive debates, and the efficient functioning of House sittings.

St. Kitts and Nevis conveys gratitude to OAS Permanent Observers for their Support

St Kitts and Nevis has benefited from the generosity of the Permanent Observers from recent capacity building in critical areas of Diplomacy, Cyber Diplomacy, Norms and Law, and Cybersecurity, from which our professionals have been able to benefit tremendously.”

Foreign Minister Douglas Reiterates the Call for Multi-dimensional Vulnerability Index at Third CARICOM-Canada Foreign Ministers’ Group Meeting

 Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, today participated in the Third Meeting of the CARICOM-Canada Foreign Ministers' Group which was held on the margins of the 53rd Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).

PM Dr. Drew Delivers Positive Report on Finances of Three Critical Institutions

The financial health of the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Fund, the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis (DBSKN), and the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank (SKNANB) Group of Companies, is strong and getting stronger.

Smoking (Designated Areas) Bill, 2023 Protects Non-smokers From Harmful Effects of Secondhand Smoke, Says Minister Maynard

The Honourable Konris Maynard, Member of Parliament for St. Christopher Three, while lending his support to the Smoking (Designated Areas) Bill, 2023, has said that one of the important aspects of the Bill is that it brings about protection for non-smokers from the harmful effects associated with being exposed to secondhand smoke.

Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew Congratulated the Recipients, Noting That Their Contribution Would Leave a Lasting Positive Impression on the Lives of...

Progress in promoting biodiversity agricultural efforts in St. Kitts and Nevis’ St. Mary’s Man & Biosphere Reserve, was highlighted this week at the UNESCO 35th Session of the International Coordinating Council (ICC) of the Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB) held in Paris.  

Nineteen Formally Conferred With 2022 National Honours Awards for Contribution to Nation-building

Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew congratulated the recipients, noting that their contribution would leave a lasting positive impression on the lives of many.

St. Kitts Music Festival to Make History as a 420-friendly Festival

This will be a groundbreaking initiative for the Federation as new barriers surrounding the live music industry will be set.

Four Bills to Receive Second Reading in the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 20, Starting at 11:00 Am

Four Bills will receive their second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as the government commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law.

St. Kitts & Nevis Deepens International Partnerships

Dr Douglas also congratulated High Commissioner Isaac, who was recently granted an audience of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, where he presented Credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of St. Kitts and Nevis to the Kingdom of Thailand.

Red Cross Training hosted by the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis in Havana

The Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis is today hosting a Red Cross Training workshop for the benefit of the entire staff. The aim is to equip the staff with the necessary training for moments of emergency utilizing First Aid and resuscitation skills.

Conaree Community Briefed on Upgrades to Local Playing Field

 Members of the Conaree community were given a comprehensive look at the plans to refurbish the football area of the Conaree Playing Field, transforming it into a home for premier league football games.

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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.