More Americans pursue second citizenship as US passport slips in global ranking

A rising number of US and UK citizens are seeking to escape the high taxes and political, social and economic uncertainty in their home countries, immigration specialists say. They are taking advantage of citizenship-by-investment (CBI) and...

Dominica amongst four to join regional fisheries group

From left to right: Mr. Montez Williams (The Bahamas), Hon. Roland Royer (Dominica), Hon. John P. Osborne (Montserrat), and Hon. Kyle Hodge (Anguilla) sign the CRFM Agreement en bloc (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources,...

More Americans pursue second citizenship as US passport slips in global ranking

A rising number of US and UK citizens are seeking to escape the high taxes and political, social and economic uncertainty in their home countries, immigration specialists say. They are taking advantage of citizenship-by-investment (CBI) and...

Minister Maynard says postal service a lifeline connecting families, delivering hope, and sustaining communities

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The purpose of World Post Day is to bring awareness to the Post’s role in the everyday lives of people and businesses, as well as its contribution to global social and economic development. World Post Day...

St. Kitts To Welcome New Property : The Wedge Boutique Hotel Breaks Ground

Basseterre, St. Kitts — The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is proud to announce the groundbreaking of The Wedge Boutique Hotel, a distinctive new property set to redefine hotel accommodation on the island. Designed to seamlessly blend the comfort of...

Political Theatre? Caribbean Parliamentarians Walk Out on House Speaker

By Deandrea Hamilton | Magnetic Media October 14, 2025 – It’s being called political theatre — but for citizens, constitutional watchdogs, and democracy advocates across the Caribbean, it feels far more serious. Within a single week, two national...

Argentina deepens agricultural Co-op with the Caribbean at CWA 2025

Argentina reaffirmed its strong commitment to agricultural cooperation and regional food security during its participation in the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA), held this year in Saint Kitts and Nevis. As a special guest of the Caribbean...

St. Kitts To Welcome New Property

Basseterre, St. Kitts (15 October 2025) — The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is proud to announce the groundbreaking of The Wedge Boutique Hotel, a distinctive new property set to redefine hotel accommodation on the island. Designed to seamlessly...

Jamaica to host the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026

4 The 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) was hosted in St. Kitts and Nevis from September 29th to October 3, 2025 with Jamaica set to host the next iteration. In his address at the CWA, Agriculture Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Samal...

SKN CMO says Federation wants closer collaboration following PAHO’s 2026–2031 Strategic Plan approval at 62nd Directing Council

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—​The 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) concluded with the approval of its Strategic Plan 2026–2031, which outlines a comprehensive approach to improve health outcomes...

COMMENTARY: Bridges Over Water: Enhancing the U.S.–Caribbean Partnership

By Dr. Isaac Newton What if the ocean separating the United States from the Caribbean were not a boundary but a bridge waiting to be crossed with vision and action? The waves already carry the answer. They whisper that the future belongs to those...

Growth & Jobs | Agriculture ministry launches red snapper pilot to strengthen food security, blue economy

THE MINISTRY of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing Jamaica’s food security and pioneering a new frontier in blue economy sustainability through a Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot Project. The project is spearheaded by the United...

Is Cape Town South Africa’s second most dangerous city?

The newspaper said that South Africa’s murder rate – 43.72 murders for every 100,000 people – was the third highest in the world. The rate was accurate for 2022, but more recent data showed that at least four countries had rates higher than 45....

Dominica citizenship by investment for Nigerians: Your path to global freedom

BY UCHECHUKWU OKWUM You’re tired of visa rejections. You’re frustrated with endless embassy queues and the uncertainty of whether your travel plans will actually work out. If you’re a Nigerian with the means to change this situation, you’re in the...

Man ditched 'isolated and unhealthy' UK to live on an all-inclusive cruise ship instead

A British man sold his house to live on a cruise, where he estimates his living costs are around £52 a day. Jack Reynolds, who said he previously lived an isolated, unhealthy existence, started his trip in August after the breakdown of a five-year...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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Photo Radar Speed Enforcement

BASSETERRE – The Traffic Department has announced plans to introduce photo radar technology across the Federation in an effort to combat speeding and reduce traffic accidents on local roads. The state-of-the-art speed enforcement devices will be...

Criminal Networks and Insiders Drive Maritime Cocaine Trafficking in Latin America

According to the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) 2025 report, criminal networks are increasingly infiltrating maritime logistics chains. The report details how corrupt port and logistics workers facilitate the massive movement of cocaine...

High tides raise flood risk in Carolinas as tropical storms churn in Atlantic and Pacific

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Top UN judge criticises Lenny Henry for using his report to claim Britain should pay £18trillion in slavery reparations

Sir Lenny Henry's claim that the UK owes more than £18trillion in slavery reparations was misquoted from a report, the former UN judge behind the study said today. The comedian has argued in his new book that all black Britons should be paid...