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US$1.3 billion potential savings by diversifying Caricom import sources
The Caricom Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has estimated that Caricom Member States could achieve annual savings of US$1.3 billion by diversifying their import sources away from the United States, particularly as escalating reciprocal tariffs...

CARICOM could save US$1.3B annually by diversifying imports amidst US tariffs – CPSO
SEE FULL RELEASE FROM THE CARICOM PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANISATION (CPSO) Bridgetown, Barbados – The CARICOM Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has estimated that CARICOM Member States could achieve annual savings of US$1.3 billion by diversifying...

PAM CHAIRMAN SHELDON PEMBERTON CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — September 10, 2025 – The People’s Action Movement (PAM) is today celebrating its Chairman, Sheldon Pemberton, on the occasion of his birthday. Sheldon Pemberton, a financial designer, philanthropist, and digital marketing...

The Caribbean Island of Nevis Continues to Exceed Expectations
Smaller in size than its federation partner Saint Kitts, the Caribbean island of Nevis benefits from its semi-autonomous status enshrined in the national constitution. This arrangement has allowed Nevisians to pursue economic prosperity in...

PRAIS workshop in Barbados upgrades islands’ capacity for land degradation reporting
Photo: PISLMThe Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), in partnership with the Government of Barbados, organized a regional workshop aimed at enhancing the capacities of Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in...

Double Triumph for Sheba Russhell Williams: Daughter Wins Taiwan Scholarship, Son Becomes First LOAF Scholar from Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts – August 16, 2025 — Friday, August 15th, was no ordinary day for proud mother Sheba Russhell Williams. It was a day of double celebration and emotional triumph, as two of her children embarked on life-changing journeys of...

Want to Become an Officer of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force? Apply Now!
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 17, 2025 — The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has officially opened its doors to new recruits, inviting motivated and dedicated men and women to apply and serve the Federation with honour. If...
What Do Companies Need in a Future-Ready ERP?
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Rizwan, Shah help Patriots steal victory from Warriors in thriller
PROVIDENCE, Guyana (CMC): IN A heart-stopping finish that epitomised the drama of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots snatched a sensational five-run victory from the jaws of defeat against the Guyana Amazon...

MASTER BUILDER ZASTRO RAYMORE LEAVES LASTING LEGACY
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Carol “Zastro” Raymore St. Kitts and Nevis joins Jamaica and the wider Caribbean in mourning the passing of Carol Orville Xavier Raymore, affectionately known as “Zastro”, a visionary builder whose work and legacy...

Cropped 10 September 2025: Flooded ‘food baskets’; Brazil eyes forest finance; Resilient rice
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food and nature over the past fortnight. This is an online version of Carbon Brief’s fortnightly Cropped email newsletter. Subscribe for free here. Flooded...

Rizwan, Shah and co steal victory as Patriots edge Warriors in thriller
PROVIDENCE – In a heart-stopping finish that epitomised the drama of the Caribbean Premier League, the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots snatched a sensational five-run victory from the jaws of defeat against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Guyana on...

Let Taiwan Chip in: A Call for Fairness at the United Nations
Ambassador Edward Ling-wen Tao Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to St. Kitts and Nevis Taiwan and St. Kitts and Nevis may be separated by two oceans, yet we are united by our shared commitment to democracy, resilience, and fairness. These...

The Real-Time Caribbean Billionaires Of 2025
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Sept. 10, 2025: The Caribbean continues to make its mark on the global billionaire map, with a diverse group of business moguls, investors, and cultural icons featured on the latest Forbes Real-Time Billionaires...

IATF2025: Africa, Diaspora push for unity, innovation and sub-sovereign partnerships to drive trade
The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, witnessed a flurry of landmark initiatives aimed at deepening economic integration, strengthening ties with the African Diaspora and accelerating industrial transformation through...

Taiwanese Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on The Speaker of The National Assembly
Basseterre, St. Kitts (National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis) – The National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis continues to support the decades-long diplomatic relations between our Federation and the Republic of China (Taiwan)....

Roger Ver: The First Investor in Bitcoin and a Pioneer of Cryptocurrency
Roger Keith Ver, born in 1979 in San Jose, California, is an entrepreneur best known as the first major investor in Bitcoin and one of the earliest champions of the cryptocurrency revolution. Sometimes nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus” for his evangelical...

FREEDOM FM TURNS 15: CELEBRATING A DECADE AND A HALF OF WORLD-CLASS BROADCASTING
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 30, 2025 – Freedom FM is celebrating a major milestone today: 15 years of transforming the radio landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis. Since its first broadcast on August 30, 2010, the station has risen to become the...

The best Royal Caribbean cruises for 2025 and beyond
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The OECS Launches Strategic Monitoring & Evaluation Workshop for Business Support Organisations
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has completed a high-impact Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) training for OECS Business Support Organisations (BSOs), aimed at transforming them into data-driven engines of growth and...