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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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St. Kitts and Nevis and the (Roc) Taiwan Sign Agreement to Bring About an Increase in Poultry Production in the Federation

The St. Kitts and Nevis Layer Chicken Industry Sustainable Development Project will see the establishment of a hatchery on St. Kitts and one on Nevis, which, according to Minister Duggins will greatly benefit poultry farmers in the Federation.

Minister Phillip Enlists Public’s Assistance to Wipe Out Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse is an act within any relationship that causes harm or distress to seniors. It includes neglect, verbal/emotional abuse, physical or sexual abuse, and financial exploitation.

Post-cabinet Briefing for Tuesday, June 13

The Cabinet received an update from the Honourable Minister of Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, on the ongoing work of this department.

Oecs Commission Visits Schools in St. Kitts and Nevis as Part of Its 42nd Anniversary Calendar of Activities

The OECS Commission is celebrating its 42nd anniversary under the theme “Vision. Integration. Sustainability. Progress”.

Prime Minister Dr. Drew Stimulates Young Minds at the Louisa Grant Pre-school by Story-telling

Speaking with the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) afterward, the Honourable Prime Minister said these types of activities that give him the opportunity to personally interact with the nation’s youth are always precious to him.

Final Draft of National Physical Development Plan to Be Presented to Cabinet in September 2023

This was according to the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development during the June 12 Sitting of Parliament. She noted that the plan “guides the physical development and land use management for St. Kitts and Nevis for the next 30 years.”

Civil Servants Informed About Government’s New Twice-monthly Pay System at Payroll Open House

The new twice-monthly pay system takes effect from July 01, 2023. This means that civil servants will be paid on July 14 and 28.

Prime Minister Dr. Drew Strongly Decries Those Who Attempt to Politicize Crime and Violence in St. Kitts and Nevis

Speaking during the Monday, June 12, 2023, Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Dr. Drew reaffirmed his government’s commitment to addressing the problem holistically. He also sought to remind citizens and residents that the issue of crime and violence is a national matter.

Department of Environment launches first Environmental Commitment Campaign

The event brought together several Ministers of Government, Ambassadors, the Governor General, members of the Federal Cabinet, and other partners including the Taiwanese Technical Mission, to commit financially to projects that impact the environment.

Public Gains Greater Insight Into EMT Operations Through InFocus

On the programme, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Omoro Hodge and Anelda Tuckett tackled commonly asked questions, such as why emergency callers are asked so many initial questions, difficulties in evacuating persons from some scenes, and why an ambulance may not leave for the hospital immediately after loading patients.

Reminder, Property Tax Due on June 30, 2023

The property tax payment for the fiscal year 2023 is due on June 30, 2023. Failure to pay the tax by the specified due date will result in a late payment penalty of ten percent as well as an additional interest charge of one percent for each month or part of the month that the payment remains outstanding. 

Prime Minister Dr. Drew Calls on All of Society in the Fight Against Crime; Announces Measures to Tackle the Social Problem

“We have to work together at all levels of governance, as well as throughout all communities and households, to do more to stop the destruction of human lives in our beautiful twin-island nation,” he said.

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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.