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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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AG Backs Up Carnival Chairperson Outside Talk For Sugar Mas 50

Recent comments made by Carnival Chairperson Shannon Hawley about in-person events for Sugar Mas 50 has been backed up by the Chairperson of the Disaster Mitigation Council, Attorney General Vincent Byron Jr., who says Hawley has  made a “very powerful and strong case” for such to happen.

Fraco Man Cart Is OK!

“The status on the cart is good; it’s in good shape. From what I understand some people said the cart was stolen…but as you can see where I’m living, the cart is in good condition! My experience with ULTRA was great! I loved it!”

Road March Champion Wants Victory 60 More Times

Lead vocalist of the Small Axe Band Royston’ Mr. World’ Wigley commented on the Road March repeat victory for Sugar Mas 47 saying: “I feel overwhelmed on behalf of the band, myself and the fans. I want us to get it 60 more times! Big up to God and the fans who made it possible.”

St. Kitts Snatches Caribbean Talented Teen Crown

Miss St. Kitts Anya Seetahal, on Sunday 30th December won the 2018/2019 Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant held at the St. Kitts Marriott before a full-house audience.

Winning Troupe Overtakes Fraco Cart On Las’ Lap

Jamming in three-peat champion mode as troupe of the year, a section of the ULTRA Carnival Sugar Rush took over a snow cone (commonly known as fraco) cart during the early hours of Las’ Lap for Sugar Mas 47 held on Wednesday 2nd January through the streets of Basseterre as curtain fell on the St.Kitts-Nevis National Carnival yearly production.

J’ouvert Arrestees To Face Judge

Six individuals charged by police for the offence of wounding with intent following a number of incidents on J’ouvert (Wednesday 26th December), which led 64 individuals being arrested, are expected to have their bail hearing today (Friday 4th January).

Hotel, J’ouvert Arrests Compared

Members of the public are currently engaged in a widespread debate on the topic of how locals are allegedly handled by police compared to the recent arrest of a tourist couple at a local hotel in Frigate Bay on New Year’s Day (Tuesday 1st January).

Tawanna Collins is the new National Carnival Queen

Miss SCASPA, Tawanna Collins, is the new National Carnival Queen following the National Carnival Queen Pageant that was held Sugar Mill on Friday, 28th December.

Miss Independent Crowned Senior Calypso Monarch Again

The youngest ever competitor talented Miss Independent (Karisia Willett) continues to dominate the calypso arena since her debut in 2017 when she made history to become the first ever Female National Senior Calypso Monarch, and now making history again as the first female to two-peat.

Cayon High Wins National Carnival Talented Teen; Teenage, Junior Calypso Winners Crowned

Cayon High School’s Avanya Richards on Wednesday of this week December 26th won the coveted title of Miss National Carnival Talented Teen.

Cayon Pantastics Three-Peats In Wins Sugar Mas Steel Pan Competition

The Cayon Pantastics has won the annual Sugar Mas Steel Band Competition, held on Sunday night, 23rd December, at the Circus in downtown Basseterre for the third consecutive year.

Rucas H.E Crowned Soca Monarch

Caseem Pemberton stage name Rucas H.E. was on Friday evening (December 21st) crowned the new Soca Monarch at Carnival Village, Warner Park, and Basseterre.

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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.