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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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NIA Cabinet meets with Opposition on Proposed SSZ project in a Landmark Show of Democracy and Transparency

In an unprecedented show of open governance and political maturity, Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley and members of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Cabinet met on October 10, with the two Opposition Members of the Nevis Island Assembly- the Honourable Dr. Janice Daniel-Hodge, Leader of the opposition Nevis Reformation Party (NRP), and the Honourable Cleone Stapleton Simmonds, Independent MP- to discuss details of the proposed Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ) development.

NRP Leader Says A Female Premier Is Long Overdue

Referencing the words of the well-known late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, she commented: “I can recall, since I was going to college, Margaret Thatcher once said, ‘If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.’ I will say to you that the strength of a woman, a serious woman, is what we need in Nevis right now.”

Nevis Island Assembly President Michelle Slack-Clarke to Serve on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Body

President of the Nevis Island Assembly, Honourable Michelle Slack-Clarke, has accepted a nomination to serve on the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Executive Body as one of three representatives for the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic (CAA) region.

NRP Leader Endorses NIA’s New Bill aimed at Diversifying Nevis’ Economy

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 26, 2025)- The Nevis Limited Partnership Bill, 2025 received bipartisan...

Four-Way Race Emerging for Central Basseterre in 2027 General Elections

Candidates from the People's Action Movement (PAM), People's Labour Party (PLP), an independent contender, and the incumbent St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) are expected to vie for the seat currently held by Parliamentary Representative Minister Marsha Henderson.

SKNLP Conference Guest Speaker To Supporters: Beware Of Political Poisoning

Conference Guest speaker Hon. Alva Baptiste has warned supporters of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) against what he termed as “political poisoning” in the lead up to the next general election. 

Dawud ‘Mudada’ Byron Picnic Park officially opens in East Basseterre

The park, which is opposite the Newtown Play Field on the Leonard Dickenson Road, was opened on Sunday March 30, where persons from all walks of life gathered to witness the opening of the park named in honour of Mudada, as he was popularly known, who at the ceremony was referred to by speakers as a champion of the people.

The Rt. Hon Dr Douglas: St. Kitts and Nevis has a good government under Dr Drew

Dr Douglas, whose unwavering dedication to Constituency Number Six and the country was celebrated during an anniversary worship service at the Church of God of Prophecy in Newton Ground on Sunday March 23, made the remarks when invited by Bishop Phillip Webbe to greet the congregation that included Prime Minister the Hon Dr Terrance Drew who had led the country in honouring his predecessor’s 36 years as a parliamentarian. 

Labour Constituency #1 Branch to honour former Labour Spokesman’s editor Mudada 

Former editor of the Labour Spokesman Newspaper, the late Dawud St. Lloyd Byron aka Mudada, will be honoured this Sunday, March 30, when the East Basseterre Labour Branch and the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Dr Geoffrey Hanley, will officially launch the Youth On The Go Community Picnic Square in his memory.  

“Political Differences Should Not Divide Us” PM Drew— Joint Cabinet Meeting Reinforces Dialogue and Cooperation Between St. Kitts and Nevis

The Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Cabinet yesterday, March 17, met for the first Joint Cabinet Meeting of 2025, reaffirming their commitment to fostering collaboration and advancing national development. The meeting, held in St. Kitts at the Park Hyatt, focused on key national priorities, with discussions centered on strengthening inter-island cooperation, climate resilience, economic diversification, and national security.

Officials: PAM Open to Another Election Team Up

The People’s Action Movement (PAM) party has signaled its willingness to collaborate with another political party ahead of the next general elections, according to remarks made by party officials at a press conference held on Wednesday 19th March 2025 at PAM Headquarters.

Grey-Brookes: PAM to Unveil Candidates Ahead of June Convention

Leader of The People's Action Movement (PAM) and candidate for St.Christopher One, Natasha Grey-Brookes, has announced that the party will unveil candidates ahead of its upcoming convention slated for June 2025 in preparation for the next general elections.

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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.