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St. Kitts and Nevis Addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Behalf of CARICOM to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Signing of the UN Charter
United Nations, NY – On June 26, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams delivered a commemorative address on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) before the...

St. Kitts And Nevis Delivers CARICOM Statement at The United Nations Security Council Addressing the Issue of Children and Armed Conflict: Effective Strategies to End and Prevent Grave Violations Against Children
United Nations, NY – On June 26, 2025, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, appeared before the United Nations Security Council to deliver an urgent call for global action on behalf of the...
Female artists on the 2025 St. Kitts Music Festival line-up discuss breaking gender stereotypes in the Music Industry
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The music industry has long been shaped by gender stereotypes, with men historically dominating roles such as producers, engineers, and lead performers in the global music industry. Female artists, in...

CWI Rising Stars U19 Championship Bowls Off in St. Kitts and Nevis
Federation hosts regional youth cricket spectacle with matches across four venues; seven local players named to Leewards squad Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Men’s U19 50 Over Championship is back with great anticipation and national pride...

St Kitts-Nevis government announces three-month tax relief on school supplies
The government of St Kitts and Nevis has introduced a three-month temporary tax relief measure on school supplies, beginning in July 2025, to ease the financial burden on families as they prepare for the new academic year. “Education is the...

PLP’s Claudine Saunders Expresses Deep Concern Over Cardin Home Atrocities — Urges National Reflection and Invites All to Historic PLP Convention
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — July 1, 2025 — In a passionate and heartfelt follow-up to mounting concerns over conditions at the Cardin Home for the Elderly, Claudine Saunders, a prominent voice within the People’s Labour Party (PLP), has added her...

St Kitts Music Festival: Call for safety goes out as three day event picks pace
St Kitts Music Festival has started with the people of the island nation finding themselves at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium to enjoy the performances of their favorite artists live. The opportunity to see some of the artists on the lineup for...

St Kitts and Nevis to host AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2026
Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew has announced that St Kitts and Nevis will be hosting the 2026 edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). He made this announcement when he was attending the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African...

Jahzara Claxton: The Teenager Making History for St Kitts and West Indies Cricket
Nineteen-year-old Jahzara Claxton was just minding her business, waiting on a flight back home to St Kitts when she received the phone call of her lifetime. She had just finished competing in the annual Women’s T20 Blaze with the Leeward Islands...

St. Kitts and Nevis draws global CBI community to the 2nd Investment Gateway Summit 2025
St. Kitts and Nevis made a bold case for its eminent role in global investment migration in June as it hosted the second Investment Gateway Summit (IGS). The four-day long gathering drew government officials, policymakers, investors, economic...

St Kitts: Government announces temporary tax relief for school students
CMC – The St Kitts and Nevis government has announced a three-month temporary tax relief measure on school supplies beginning in July. “Education is the foundation of our nation’s future and we recognize the financial challenges many parents face...
Nevis Mango Festival 2025 Fast Approaching: A Culinary Extravaganza and Community Celebration
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The highly anticipated Nevis Mango Festival is drawing near, set to transform the island into a vibrant hub of culinary delight and community engagement from July 4 to 6, 2025. This year’s festival...

FROM GLOBAL GLORY TO QUIET STRUGGLE: WHY IS KING ELLIE MATT BEING LEFT TO FADE AWAY?
SKN TIMES COMMENTARY In the 1970s and ’80s, St. Kitts and Nevis was a dot on the world map—the smallest of the Caribbean territories and, by 1983, the smallest independent nation on Earth. Back then, the twin-island federation was virtually...

St Kitts and Nevis CIU unveils plans to deliver over 100 affordable homes to low-income families
St Kitts and Nevis: The Citizenship by Investment Unit of St. Kitts and Nevis has launched an affordable housing initiative to construct 100-150 new homes in partnership. The initiative was launched in partnership with global business consultant...
Douglas Reinforces St. Kitts and Nevis’s Commitment to Mental Health Initiatives in the Americas
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The critical issue of mental health in the Americas has once again taken centre stage, with a strong call for intensified focus and decisive action. On Wednesday, June 25, the Right Hon. Dr Denzil...

St Kitts and Nevis offers relief on School supplies
St Kitts and Nevis is offering tax relief on School supplies starting from July 1. The tax relief is part of the country’s efforts to support the families in the federation as the schools reopen for the 2025-26 session. The tax relief window which...

St. Kitts and Nevis to Host AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2026, PM Drew Announces
Abuja, Nigeria (PMO)—In a landmark announcement during his keynote address at the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, Nigeria, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew,...
Fire officials say SKNFRS is ready to execute duties at the St. Kitts Music Festival 2025
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) would be on the alert to spot any hazards that occur at the 2025 hosting of the St. Kitts Music Festival, June 26 to 28. The Fire Department...
The Root of Resilience: Nevis Hydro Farm Cultivates Food Security in St. Kitts and Nevis
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Amidst escalating food prices and persistent supply chain disruptions, the critical issue of food security takes centre stage. The twin-island Federation, like many small island developing states, faces...

St Kitts announces residency clause for CBI program (updated)
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew. Photo: St Kitts Information ServiceThe government of St Kitts and Nevis will be introducing a mandatory residency clause to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program in a fundamental shift...