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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’ Diplomatic Week 2023 Opens on a High Note of Praise

Diplomatic Week 2023, is celebrated under the theme: “Driving Change: Advancing a Vision for a Sustainable Island State.”

St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) Now Full Member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Our membership in ISO allows the SKNBS to continue to adopt internationally recognised standards that meet the needs of our local communities. Our membership also demonstrates our commitment to the quality, safety, and efficiency of our local goods and services. 

Minister of Health Announces Arrival of Three New Medical Specialists to the Federation

These highly skilled professionals which include two internal medicine specialists, Dr Rafael Dominguez and Dr Julio Hernandez along with Neurologist, Dr Alberto Laguna and Biomedical Engineer Mr Leiniel Tapanas Soto arrived in the Federation on April 22, 2023.

Department of Constituency Empowerment Rolls out Phase Two of Operations

Phase Two also included presentations from two community volunteers who specialise in survey techniques and community assessments like the Poverty Alleviation Assessment (PAA). The focus was primarily on best field practices and what to expect while undertaking such a rigorous task.

National Drug Council Equips Parents With the Necessary Tools to Raise Emotionally Healthy and Well-behaved Children

The programme uses as its premise that when children are emotionally well-balanced their behaviour will be well-adjusted resulting in a lesser propensity to use and misuse drugs. Parents, therefore, have a pivotal role to play in raising emotionally well-balanced children, just as their psycho-social well-being is important.  

Swedish Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas

During discussions, the Ambassador noted the excellent relationship between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Sweden, particularly within the multilateral arena. Through this medium, Sweden has contributed significantly towards the region’s fight against climate change.

Government to Restart Stalled Construction of the Printery and Police Training School

Two stalled construction projects will be restarted by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis after years of abandonment. The two projects in question are the new Police Training Complex at Lime Kiln Commercial Development and the new Government Printery at Church Street.

Government Pursues Capital Projects to Transform St. Kitts and Nevis Into a Sustainable Island State

 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to pursue several capital projects aimed at transforming the Federation into a sustainable island state, as well as implementing strategies to deliver economic growth.

Government to Continue Procuring Necessary Equipment to Improve Healthcare Services at JNF General Hospital

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to outfit the Joseph N. France General Hospital with up-to-date equipment needed to carry out life-saving procedures which were allowed to fall into disrepair under the former administration.

Prime Minister Dr. Drew Confident That Outcomes of the Regional Symposium on Crime and Violence in the Caribbean Will Bear Fruit

The honourable Prime Minister reiterated his position taken during the symposium that an evidence-based approach is needed to tackle the crime problem the region faces.

Dr. Douglas Invites Investors to St. Kitts and Nevis as He Pitches Sustainable Island State Vision at Island Finance Forum

The Foreign Minister, during his intervention, urged the global community to reform the global financial architecture that locked small island states out of concessional financing for sustainable development.

Beautification of Historic Independence Square Begins as Part of Good Deeds Day Celebration

Over 100 staff members from all seven (7) Departments within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, as well as other volunteers, took to the Independence Square on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, to initiate a phased beautification project as part of Good Deeds Day observed on April 16.

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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.