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Drone Survey Uncovers 17 Promising Groundwater Sites Across Saint Kitts

The report from the survey conducted across Saint Kitts was presented to the Water Services Department on October 06, 2025. At the Sitting of the National Assembly on Friday, October 17, 2025, Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, shared that 17 sites have been identified with the promise to provide potable water – that is, water safe for consumption.

SKELEC Bids Farewell to Corporate Communications Manager Ms. Patrice Harris

Since joining SKELEC in 2020, Ms. Harris has played a pivotal role in reshaping the company’s corporate image. Through strategic branding, community engagement, and innovative communications, she successfully modernized SKELEC’s public presence, making it more relatable, and customer-focused. Her efforts helped build stronger trust between the company and the public, and positioned SKELEC as a forward-thinking utility provider in the region.
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The Creative Economy-A Pillar of National Vibrancy For Sugar Mas Festivity 

Our twin-island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, renowned for its lively traditions, transforms into a kaleidoscope of music, art and celebration at carnival time. The creative economy, exemplified during this period, is not only a reflection of our identity but also a powerful driver of social and economic development.

Applauding Men: Positive Role Models and Positive Change

While debates often arise about whether men or women receive more recognition-given the prominence of Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day-the day of celebration offers an opportunity to set aside comparisons and simply celebrate one another. Both genders have their unique roles and contributions, and appreciating them together enriches our collective humanity.

The Dark Side of Guy Fawkes Celebrations Calls for Urgent Action

What a truly horrific incident we witnessed this week. Two teenage boys, aged 16 and 19, were severely injured in an accident involving explosives associated with Guy Fawkes celebrations.

Cheers To A New Term For Workers’ Rights and Empowerment

The Union’s call for unity and collective engagement is timely. In an evolving global economy, where challenges to workers’ rights are as dynamic as they are unprecedented, the need for a strong, proactive, and well-represented workforce cannot be overstated. The Union has taken a bold stance, urging not only its current members but also new workers to join the ranks to safeguard their rights, secure representation, and benefit from educational opportunities that are crucial in this fast-changing labour landscape.

Financial Literacy: A Key to Empowering Our Future Generations

Financial management, saving skills, and smart investments are not just topics for adults but essential life skills that everyone should acquire, starting from a young age. As a society, we need to embrace this awareness and empower ourselves, particularly in preparing the next generation for the financial realities of life.

Cherishing Our Senior Citizens: A Call to Care

As a society, we must not fail to show the love, respect, and care our elderly deserve. This must change. We should always recognize that if we are fortunate enough to live long, we too will grow older and one day find ourselves in their shoes. It is only right to cherish our elders now, just as we hope to be cherished in the future.

Mental Health Spotlight: How is Work, and Life?

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us face challenges that weigh heavily on our mental well-being. Whether it is personal difficulties or professional stress, mental health experts continually emphasize the importance of seeking help when needed, as it can be a transformative resource.

United Under One Flag: Break Political Divide Over National Colours

For yet another year, as we bring September to a close-a month that sees the celebration of both National Heroes Day and Independence Day-it is the perfect time for reflection. Our anthem so captures the essence of our collective journey, “With God in all our struggles, St. Kitts and Nevis be A nation bound together, With a common destiny.” But what does that mean for us as a people? Are we living up to this ideal, or are we allowing divisions, particularly political ones, to fracture the foundation of unity our forefathers envisioned?

Encouraging Parents to Talk to Their Children About Bullying

As a new school term begins, children across St.Kitts-Nevis are settling into their academic routines. Some are returning to familiar surroundings, while others are embarking on new chapters, whether it is their first day of school or a transition to secondary or tertiary education. Parents are busy ensuring their children are equipped with all the essentials: books, bags, uniforms, and school supplies. But amidst this preparation, one crucial item is often overlooked-a conversation about kindness and the harmful effects of bullying.

Astaphan Urges Global Action to Lessen Intensity Of Hurricanes By Earth Caring

As the 2024 hurricane season progresses, former government minister and well-known social commentator Dwyer Astaphan is calling for greater global environmental responsibility to lessen the increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes. 

Gratitude Over Criticism: A Lesson from Tropical Storm Ernesto

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto- now officially a hurricane on its continued path, the level of criticism directed at the St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) has been a notable hot topic. It is understandable that we all depend on our utilities, especially during and after a storm, but the wave of complaints that emerged, even when SKELEC pointed to prioritizing the safety of its team, is a cause for reflection.

A Call to Action: Conserve Water in St. Kitts and Nevis

Water is the essence of life. It sustains our bodies, nourishes our crops, powers our businesses and maintains the natural ecosystems that underpin our planet's health.

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Drone Survey Uncovers 17 Promising Groundwater Sites Across Saint Kitts

The report from the survey conducted across Saint Kitts was presented to the Water Services Department on October 06, 2025. At the Sitting of the National Assembly on Friday, October 17, 2025, Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, shared that 17 sites have been identified with the promise to provide potable water – that is, water safe for consumption.

SKELEC Bids Farewell to Corporate Communications Manager Ms. Patrice Harris

Since joining SKELEC in 2020, Ms. Harris has played a pivotal role in reshaping the company’s corporate image. Through strategic branding, community engagement, and innovative communications, she successfully modernized SKELEC’s public presence, making it more relatable, and customer-focused. Her efforts helped build stronger trust between the company and the public, and positioned SKELEC as a forward-thinking utility provider in the region.

Nevisian businesswoman Shobaina Prince wins Taiwan ICDF Entrepreneurial Elite Pitch Competition

Nevisian entrepreneur Shobaina Prince, owner of Native Radiance, has been named winner of the Entrepreneurial Elite Pitch Competition, hosted under the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund’s (ICDF) Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Inclusion (WEEEFI) Project.

Ministry Of Agriculture Turns World Food Day’s 2025 Message Into Meaningful Action

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources continued its tradition of community outreach by partnering with the St. Christopher Outreach Center to provide hot, nutritious meals to members of the community at its annual luncheon on Friday, October 17, 2025.