HomeGeneral News

General News

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.
spot_img

Keep exploring

CFBC Students Receive Laptops Donated by H.E. Dr. Kevin Isaac

This donation comes as part of a pledge made by the High Commissioner during his visit to the Tertiary institution on Monday 24th April 2023 to work with partners in the United Kingdom to assist the students in securing computer equipment.

National Assembly Meets on Thursday, May 25

The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It will also be televised live on ZIZ TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis and streamed live at www.zizonline.com

Government’s Drive to Regularize Land Continues Apace

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues its drive to regularize lands so that “Kittitians could enjoy their right to land and empowerment to such.”

Restructuring of the Poverty Alleviation Programme Continues as the Government Seeks to Meet the Needs of the People

The restructuring process commenced in January of this year with the opening of the application process and the validation of applicants. More than 12,000 applications were received.

Hundreds Visit NHC Housing Fair to Learn More About New Housing Initiative

The public was also able to ask questions about the new housing solutions relating to the construction process, financing options, climate-smart options, and more. Officials were on hand to help explain the online application process and aided persons to register on the spot after learning more about the homes.

Independence 40 Theme Revealed: “growing Sustainably, Developing Maturely, Building Resiliency: Independence 40”

In an interview with St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS), Mr. Hughes expressed gratitude that his entry was selected as this year's winning theme.

St. Kitts and Nevis One Step Closer to Establishing an Access to Justice Bureau

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Senator Honourable Garth Wilkin, said that the Bureau will consist of three arms.

Conaree Residents Share Information to Help Improve Community Development

The walk-through was led by Erslyn Patrick Bridgewater, Senior Community Development Officer, who noted that the feedback from persons will help to plan intervention strategies and development initiatives for the area.

Forty-four Customs Officers Successfully Complete Cclec Junior Officers Basic Training Course

The officers were presented with their certificates of completion during a graduation ceremony held today, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Customs and Excise Department Headquarters. The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew; Head of the Civil Service, Ms. Thelma Richards; Financial Secretary, Mrs. Hilary Hazel; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance on Nevis, Mr. Colin Dore and the Comptroller of Customs, Mr. Kennedy De Silva.

Concrete Steps Taken Locally to Meet CARICOM’s 25 by 2025 Agenda to Reduce Regional Food Import Bill

The Honourable Samal Duggins said that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, which he leads, continues its thrust towards achieving CARICOM’s 25 percent by 2025 Agenda which is aimed at reducing the high regional food import bill.

Existing Student Loans With DBSKN Now Covered Under Government’s Graduate Finance Project

 Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis with existing student loans with the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis (DBSKN) are being added to the Government’s Graduate Finance Project and will now see the interest rate on their loans reduced to five (5) percent per annum.

Police Force Remains Resolute in Its Efforts to Maintain Peace and Security in St. Kitts and Nevis

Commissioner Sutton gave this assurance in a national address on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in which he provided an update on the various operations and activities of the Police Force in carrying out its mandate.

Latest articles

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.