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CDEMA Executive Director Emphasises Individual and Government Partnership in Hurricane Preparedness

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—At the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Montego Bay, the Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Elizabeth Riley, reiterated the vital importance of...

Desalination Plants Bolster St. Kitts and Nevis Water Resilience

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Complementing the island’s groundwater development, desalination technology is playing an increasingly vital role in meeting the water needs of St. Kitts and Nevis. During the July 16, 2025, InFocus...

Palmer’s ‘really special’ grandfather’s island visit sparks tourism buzz in St Kitts

Palmer’s ‘really special’ grandfather’s island visit sparks tourism buzz in St Kitts

Cole Palmer could have gone anywhere around the world to celebrate his magnificent performance in leading Chelsea FC to FIFA Club World Cup glory against Paris Saint-Germain. But rather than take a well-earned vacation to Las Vegas or an exotic...

St Kitts and Nevis to roll out new e-ID, e-Payment platforms by 2026 

Modernisation does not stop at physical infrastructure, said Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew during his national address. St. Kitts and Nevis is set to take a bold step into the future with the introduction of e-ID and e-Payment systems. The...

St Kitts and Nevis, NEMA conduct Hurricane Preparedness Drills

St Kitts and Nevis, NEMA conduct Hurricane Preparedness Drills

Last Updated on July 18, 2025, 9:12 AM AST by Anthony Morris National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is conducting a nationwide simulation drill. The goal of this exercise is to prepare the people of St Kitts and Nevis for any emergency...

ProCaribe+ initiative brings international funding to grassroots conservation in A&B

ProCaribe+ initiative brings international funding to grassroots conservation in A&B

- Advertisement - By Kisean Joseph [email protected] A comprehensive marine conservation initiative is channeling international funding directly to local communities across Antigua and Barbuda, supporting innovative projects that range from coral...

PSG’s Palmer honoured in St Kitts

PSG’s Palmer honoured in St Kitts

7 Fresh off leading Chelsea to a resounding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, Cole Palmer touched down in St Kitts on Monday to a hero’s welcome—his first-ever visit to the Caribbean homeland of his...

St Kitts and Nevis MRI installation in final stages at JNF Hospital

St Kitts and Nevis MRI installation in final stages at JNF Hospital

St Kitts and Nevis: The MRI Unit at the Joseph N. France General Hospital in St Kitts and Nevis is at its final stages of installation. The federation’s first ever MRI unit, was planned to be introduced at the JNF General Hospital in June last...

Nevis Mango Festival Delivers Major Economic Boost with Record Attendance

Nevis Mango Festival Delivers Major Economic Boost with Record Attendance

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is hailing the 2025 Nevis Mango Festival as an economic success, reporting a marked increase in attendance and local spending over the three-day event. Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier...

Building a Resilient Future for Water in St. Kitts and Nevis: The SKN TransWater Project

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—In the continuing quest to secure a reliable and sustainable water supply for the Federation, the Water Services Department has intensified efforts under the banner of the St. Kitts Nevis TransWater...

Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Clarifies Visit of Cole Palmer

Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Clarifies Visit of Cole Palmer

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis categorically denies any claims or suggestions of communication with Mr. Cole Palmer regarding a proposed 5v5 football competition. Mr. Palmer was invited to the Federation solely to inspire and uplift our...

Minister Alexa Lightbourne Visits Jamaica

Minister Alexa Lightbourne Visits Jamaica

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently concluded a successful visit to Jamaica, reinforcing Bermuda’s regional leadership at the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs,...

Featured Remarks by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources St. Kitts, Hon Samal Duggins, at the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025(CWA2025) Virtual Launch Ceremony on Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Featured Remarks by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources St. Kitts, Hon Samal Duggins, at the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025(CWA2025) Virtual Launch Ceremony on Tuesday, 15 July 2025

It is my distinct honour and privilege to welcome you all to the virtual launch of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA), which will be hosted this year in the beautiful Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis from September 29th to October 3,...

IInstitute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean installs new President

IInstitute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean installs new President

PRESIDENTS OF THE professional accounting bodies in the Caribbean. INSET: SIXTO COY, ICAC President 2025-2027 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC), said it successfully concluded the 42nd Annual Caribbean Conference, at...

COLE PALMER DIDN’T JUST SIGN GEAR — HE LIT A FIRE IN YOUNG HEARTS ACROSS ST. KITTS & NEVIS

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, July 16, 2025 — It was more than autographs. It was inspiration in motion. Dreams took root on the turf of the Newtown Playfield as Chelsea and England football star Cole Palmer transformed a routine training day into an...

Anguilla Engages St. Kitts and Nevi...

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 14, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today, July 14, welcomed a high-level delegation from Anguilla led by Premier Honourable Cora Richardson-Hodge for an in-depth...

Premier leads delegation to St. Kitts to discuss crime reduction strategies

Premier leads delegation to St. Kitts to discuss crime reduction strategies

Attendees at the meeting in St. Kitts, with (seated, from left) Opposition Leader Ellis Lorenzo Webster, Premier Cora Richardson Hodge, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, Governor Julia Crouch and Attor-ney General Garth Wilkin. ANGUILLA--On...

St. Kitts and Nevis Bolsters Social Equity with Levy Amendment Amidst Calls for Economic Analysis

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—In a significant move towards strengthening social equity, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, on Thursday, July 10, passed a pivotal amendment to the Housing and Social Development Levy Act. This...

Cole Palmer arrives in St Kitts to hero’s welcome after Club World Cup as Chelsea star visits granddad’s birthplace

Cole Palmer arrives in St Kitts to hero’s welcome after Club World Cup as Chelsea star visits granddad’s birthplace

COLE PALMER was given a hero's welcome as he visited his granddad's Caribbean birthplace following Chelsea's Club World Cup success. The midfielder was the star of the show in New York as he dismantled Paris Saint-Germain with two goals and an...

BASSETERRE ROOTS, GLOBAL FOOTBALL IMPACT

Basseterre, St. Kitts – From the quiet communities of St. Kitts and Nevis to the world’s biggest football stadiums, a new generation of English footballers are proudly tracing their heritage to the twin-island federation. These players, many born...

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