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New App And Website To Put Consumer Power In The Palm Of Consumers’ Hands

Consumers in Saint Kitts and Nevis will be further empowered when shopping for essential goods through the use of the new SKN Smart Shopper App and accompanying website that will be launched on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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Minister Henderson Assumes Chairmanship Of The OECS Council Of Ministers For Tourism At 9th Meeting In Saint Kitts

The Honourable Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism for Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially assumed the chairmanship of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Tourism during the opening ceremony of the Council’s 9th Meeting, being held in Saint Kitts from February 11–12, 2026.
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A Black History Month Early Present: Buckley’s Uprising to Be Taught in Schools

For far too many decades, St. Kitts and Nevis has missed critical opportunities to fully spotlight and institutionalise the teaching of an event that earned Buckley’s Estate the distinction of being recognised as the “Birthplace of Caribbean Democracy.” This was not a local disturbance confined to a sugar estate where workers stood up for justice; it was a seismic moment that ignited political awakening, labour reform, and democratic consciousness across the Caribbean and beyond-AN UPRISING!
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Country Above Self Must Mean Something

In today’s digital age, social media has become the fastest breeding ground for debate, emotion and often misinformation. While healthy discussion is a cornerstone of democracy, there is a growing tendency for discourse to spiral into outrage without reflection. The recent discussions surrounding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between St. Kitts and Nevis and the United States-particularly the claims that CARICOM nationals may be accepted with the exclusion of Haitians-have ignited such reactions.
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What Kind of Play is Guy Fawkes?

In recent times, what we see unfolding on our streets can hardly be called harmless enjoyment. Children-mostly if not entirely boys-run through communities (with eyewitness reports about the Basseterre area) with Roman candles in hand, pointing them at each other like toy guns, firing live sparks while shouting and laughing as if they were in a game of combat. The thrill and laughter may seem innocent, but there is an undeniable danger lurking behind the smoke and noise. Some have taken the “play” to the roadsides, darting into traffic without care, their excitement blinding them to the very real risk of injury-or worse.
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To Speed or Not to Speed

A current hot topic racing through public debate is the use of radar guns by traffic police to ticket motorists driving above the speed limit. It is a conversation that is picking up speed-ironically-about whether this enforcement is necessary, particularly in areas like Frigate Bay  and Old Road Bay where vehicles-at the complaints of some people- crawl along at a snail’s pace through 20 MPH zones.
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Land Topic is Everybody’s Business

There are few topics that ignite patriotic passions in our country quite like the issue of land. Whether it’s the sale, development, or ownership of land, discussions surrounding this precious resource never fail to stir emotion across the length and breadth of our twin-island Federation. For many of us, land is not merely property-it is identity, legacy, and belonging. We speak of ‘our navel string being buried here’ because land connects us to our roots in a way nothing else can.
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Stay Alert, Not Alarmed – A Reminder This Hurricane Season

Every year, we go through the motions: tracking systems, preparing homes and listening for official updates. Yet, each storm brings its own unique set of challenges and lessons. Nature has a way of reminding us, sometimes gently and sometimes not, that preparation and vigilance are not seasonal habits but necessary ways of life in the Caribbean.
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 Saving for a Rainy Day-A Lesson Worth Living

We often hear the old adage about “saving for a rainy day.” It is a lesson as relevant today as it was for our parents and grandparents, a principle that should be instilled in our little ones from the earliest age. The reality, of course, is that saving is never easy. Financial obligations often weigh heavily, and for many, simply making ends meet leaves little room to build a cushion. Yet, even in these difficult circumstances, the act of putting away just a little- consistently, faithfully, and with focused sacrifice-can yield surprising results. Over time, small efforts accumulate into meaningful support. And when life’s inevitable storms come, it makes all the difference to have something to fall back on because when it rains, it truly does pour.
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The Essence of Celebrating Independence

When we greet each other with the words “Happy Independence” in St. Kitts and Nevis, it is more than a casual phrase. It is a moment rich with meaning - a reminder that as a people we come together, we reflect, and we toast to the occasion that binds us as one nation.
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Patriotism Beyond Colours: Building Togetherness in a Celebrative September

September has come again-a month that stirs in us the deepest currents of national...
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Back to School: Shaping Young Minds Beyond the Uniform

From the smallest ones entering day care and kindergarten, to those transitioning into new grades in primary and secondary school, and even those taking the brave step into tertiary education at home or abroad-this season is more than a ritual of books and pencils. It is a reminder of the tremendous responsibility we bear as a society in shaping the next generation.
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Jump in Salute of Freedom – Not Just for Entertainment

How many of us truly understand the reason behind our Emancipation holiday here in St. Kitts and Nevis-and by extension, the wider Caribbean?
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Honouring Fathers: So Many Are Unsung Heroes in Our Lives

While Mother’s Day often brings a natural outpouring of love and celebration, Father’s Day unfortunately tends to be met with less enthusiasm and recognition. This disparity is often chalked up to the presence of absent or neglectful fathers-those ‘bad apples’ who have, regrettably, cast a shadow over the entire barrel. But it is neither fair nor wise to let a few unfortunate examples overshadow the countless men who show up every single day with love, patience, sacrifice, and strength for their children.
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New App And Website To Put Consumer Power In The Palm Of Consumers’ Hands

Consumers in Saint Kitts and Nevis will be further empowered when shopping for essential goods through the use of the new SKN Smart Shopper App and accompanying website that will be launched on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
General News

Minister Henderson Assumes Chairmanship Of The OECS Council Of Ministers For Tourism At 9th Meeting In Saint Kitts

The Honourable Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism for Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially assumed the chairmanship of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Tourism during the opening ceremony of the Council’s 9th Meeting, being held in Saint Kitts from February 11–12, 2026.
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Minister Clarke Provides Update On Land Transition Programme And Access To Residential Lots

Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Senator Dr. Joyelle Clarke, provided an update in Parliament on Thursday, 12 February, 2026, on the government’s ongoing Agricultural/Sustainable Development Land Transition Programme and efforts to improve access to residential and commercial lands.
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Government Secures Full State Ownership Of Key Frigate Bay Assets In Landmark Agreement

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has successfully concluded a landmark agreement securing full State ownership of major lands and assets in the Frigate Bay area, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew announced during the first Sitting of Parliament for 2026, on Thursday, February 12, 2026.