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Prime Minister Drew Receives Full State Honours At Jubilee House During Official Visit To The Republic Of Ghana

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, was formally welcomed on March 04, 2026, to Jubilee House in Accra by the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, as part of his Official State Visit to the West African nation.
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IMF Acknowledges Tourism Recovery and Positive Growth Outlook for St. Kitts and Nevis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized the continued recovery of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ tourism sector and projected stronger economic growth ahead, affirming the positive trajectory of the Federation’s economy under the leadership of the Drew-led Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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A Double Dose of Patriotic Goodness

This week has delivered what many could only be described as a double dose...
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Back to Buckley’s Uprising: Teaching Ourselves Who We Are

Education has always been one of the most powerful tools for empowerment. A people who understand their history are far less likely to be confused about their identity, manipulated in their thinking, or uncertain about their future. When we teach our children who they are, where they come from and the struggles that shaped their present, we are not merely imparting facts-we are cultivating consciousness.
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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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Prime Minister Drew Receives Full State Honours At Jubilee House During Official Visit To The Republic Of Ghana

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, was formally welcomed on March 04, 2026, to Jubilee House in Accra by the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, as part of his Official State Visit to the West African nation.
General News

IMF Acknowledges Tourism Recovery and Positive Growth Outlook for St. Kitts and Nevis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized the continued recovery of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ tourism sector and projected stronger economic growth ahead, affirming the positive trajectory of the Federation’s economy under the leadership of the Drew-led Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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FinCEN Rescinds 2014 Advisory – A Milestone Achievement For Saint Kitts And Nevis

The Advisory, originally issued on May 20, 2014, raised concerns regarding the abuse of the CBI Programme by certain foreign individuals. On February 24, 2026, FinCEN officially rescinded that Advisory. This development marks a significant milestone in the Government’s sustained and comprehensive reform of the CBI Programme over the past three years.
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Experts Finalizing Engineering Designs as Nevis’ Airport Expansion Project Advances

Providing an update during his February 24 monthly press conference, Premier of Nevis and Minister of Tourism, the Honorable Mark Brantley, said the much-anticipated multi-million-dollar capital project is progressing following the receipt of key geotechnical data in recent weeks.