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NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Celebrates National Heroes Day Tomorrow, September 16

As is the tradition, a ceremony featuring military honours by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be held at the National Heroes Park at Conaree. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. and will feature a short programme that concludes with the laying of wreaths at the base of the four statues featured – The late Right Excellencies Sir Robert Bradshaw, Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, Sir Joseph France, and Sir Simeon Daniel. Recognition and special presentation to the only living National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds will also take place.
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Daughter Of National Hero Elected New NRP Leader

Coming out of the recently held 50th annual convention of the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP), Dr. Janice Daniel-Hodge has been elected as the new leader, and is the first female to hold that post as she is also the head of a political organization founded by her late father as its first leader who was the first Premier of Nevis, Sir Dr. Simeon Daniel- a National Hero.

Premier Brantley Wants Nevis’ Fair Share Of CBI Monies

Nevis’ Premier Mark Brantley continues to air his view that the monetary benefits of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme of the Federation has seen Nevis being unfairly treated over the years and he is hoping to further address the issue at an upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris.

New Opposition Parliamentarian Talks Youth Parliament Impact On SKN Society

Newly- elected Parliamentary Representative for Constituency One Dr. Geoffrey Hanley (opposition member) who co-founded the St.Kitts-Nevis National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) is applauding the impact of such an organization on the Federation, pointing to the new Opposition Senator Dr. Joyelle Clarke who is a past member of that non-governmental, non-partisan youth organization.

Opposition Points To International Newspaper Featuring Article On Election Unfair Advantage

The opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) is pointing to a recent article in an international newspaper- the New York Times- which claims the opposition's efforts were hampered during the campaign for the June 2020 elections amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opposition: PM Harris Refuses To Accept Election Petitions Served By Courthouse Worker

The opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) says Prime Minister Dr. Harris and other colleagues have refused to accept the Election Petitions that were served upon them by the Bailiff.

SKNLP Points To Former Gov’t Minister Agreeing With Election Irregularities

The Deputy Leader of the Opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), Marcella Liburd, has pointed to immediate former elected government minister Ian ‘Patches’ Liburd high court filing regarding issues of the 2020 elections which gives backup to the SKNLP’s own move to have concerns addressed via the court system too.

Opposition Puts Bribery Evidence Before Court In Challenging All Seats Lost

The Opposition St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) is challenging, at the high court level, issues surrounding the 6 out of 8 seats lost in the 2020 general elections- conducted on Friday 5th June- with hopes that evidence of alleged bribery and other proof will see either the party’s candidates appointed or another go at the polls for voters.

Douglas Holds Off Congratulating Team Unity Gov’t

Leader of the Opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) Dr. denzil Douglas has not extended words of congratulations to the Team Unity government headed by Dr. Timothy Harris on its return to office following the 2020 general elections.

Duncan ‘Big Lice’ Wattley Talks About Announcement He Plans To Make

Well-known civil servant and calypsonian Duncan ‘Big Lice’ Wattley- from Cayon- has expressed respect for Sam Condor concerning his decision to resign from government office, and in an exclusive interview with this media house, he gave an insight into an announcement of his own that he plans to make tonight- Friday 22nd May 2020.

PM Harris Dissolves Parliament With No Election Date; Opposition Responds

An address to the nation by the Prime Minister on the dissolution of parliament asking voters for another term in office on Wednesday 13th May coupled with the Opposition right after signaling readiness for voting day has created a countdown to the next general elections in St.Kitts- Nevis, although the exact date has yet to be announced.

Countdown To General Election Date Is On?

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has collided with the constitutionally due general elections five-year cycle in St.Kitts-Nevis, and to this end as many citizens and residents await to hear the decision regarding expected the 14th May 2020 timeline for parliament to dissolve.

Dr. Drew Condemns Latest “Fake Story” On Test Kits Donation

Medical practitioner Dr. Terrance Drew is condemning a latest social media “fake story”- on the recent antibody test kit sample donation to the Ministry of Health- labelled another political attempt to undermine his ongoing interest in providing assistance on a national front in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in St.Kitts-Nevis.

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NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Celebrates National Heroes Day Tomorrow, September 16

As is the tradition, a ceremony featuring military honours by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be held at the National Heroes Park at Conaree. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. and will feature a short programme that concludes with the laying of wreaths at the base of the four statues featured – The late Right Excellencies Sir Robert Bradshaw, Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, Sir Joseph France, and Sir Simeon Daniel. Recognition and special presentation to the only living National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds will also take place.

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