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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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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.  

CITIZENS URGED TO DO THEIR PART IN MITIGATING THE SPREAD OF VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES LIKE DENGUE

With about twenty-two (22) laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever in the Federation, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is urging citizens and residents to join the Ministry of Health in its quest to mitigate the spread of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.

Medical Doctor PM Drew Talks Safer Pregnancy Health In SKN

By: Spokesman Newsroom BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Thursday 27th July 2023)-Prime Minister and Minister of Health Dr....

Government Continues to Raise Awareness Toward Blind and Partially Sighted Persons

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities is planning to deliver several activities designed to promote societal awareness of persons who are blind and partially sighted, thereby, changing the perceptions amongst sighted individuals.

New Medical Specialists Including New Surgeon Begin Patient Care at JNF Hospital

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that three highly skilled Cuban medical specialists and a distinguished surgeon have commenced their duties today at the JNF General Hospital.

Several Critical Reforms Instituted to Strengthen Healthcare in St. Kitts and Nevis

Some of these reforms were highlighted on the April 05 edition of Infocus, by Dr. Jenson Morton, Director of Health Institutions, who noted that the reforms were done in collaboration with the entire health team that was established to take the health sector forward.

Ministry of Health Commissions New Hemodialysis Therapy Machines

The machines were received by His Excellency Donya L. Francis, the country's resident Ambassador to Taiwan, on behalf of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis at a brief ceremony held in Taiwan in December of 2022. Both machines arrived in the Federation earlier this year and are now ready to be deployed.

Government Procures Microscope for the Ophthalmic Unit at the JNF General Hospital

Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew stated on previous occasions that the unit needed a new scanner and a microscope to carry out certain surgical procedures. The Government has since taken the necessary steps to address the concern.

JNF General Hospital Lab Officially Receives PCR Machines

A delegation from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officially handed over a pair of PCR machines to the technicians at the lab of the Joseph N. France General Hospital on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Ministry of Health Reinforces its Commitment to Transforming the Healthcare Sector

The Leadership of the Ministry of Health is committed to improving healthcare delivery in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. A number of inherited issues have been identified that require immediate action.

St. Kitts & Nevis’ Embassy in Roc (Taiwan) Donates Multi-purpose Pens to JNF General Hospital

Ambassador Francis said that although the donation was small, it was a significant one, especially realizing that COVID-19 has taught us all to be more protective of our health in particular where infectious diseases are concerned.

Remarks by Prime Minister and Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on World Diabetes Day 2022

Diabetes is a common, chronic, progressive, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood sugar. The condition occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough of the insulin hormone, which regulates blood sugar, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin, it produces.

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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.