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OECS geothermal projects raise profile at Nevis Geothermal Forum
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has hailed the Nevis Geothermal Forum, held on May 26, as a watershed moment for the region’s sustainable energy ambitions. Organised by Island Innovation in collaboration with the...

St. Kitts and Nevis launches cybersecurity programme; PM Drew highlights national security and economic transformation
The government of St. Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, officially launched a cybersecurity training initiative to help local people equip themselves with skills to thrive in the global digital economy. Aiming to an initial cohort of...

Tinubu meets Saint Kitts and Nevis leader, seek stronger ties
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday made case for stronger economic ties between Africa nations and their Caribbean Island counterparts. Tinubu made the call when he met visiting President Michael Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis, at the Presidential...

The best Royal Caribbean cruises for 2025 and beyond
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St. Kitts and Nevis Chooses Cybernetica as Strategic Adviser for Digital ID System, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Basseterre, St. Kitts – February 12, 2025: St. Kitts and Nevis has partnered with Cybernetica, a company renowned for its role in e-Estonia’s digital identity framework, to advise on the implementation of a national Digital Identity Authentication...

UMHS Partners With The Government Of St. Kitts And Nevis To Advance Continuing Medical Education
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) As part of this initiative, UMHS hosted a CME presentation titled "Acute Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Treatment and ASCVD Prevention in 2025" on January 20, 2025. Spearheaded by Michelle Peres, Vice President of Alumni...

Minister Of Education Visits Construction Site of New Basseterre High School as Work Officially Begins
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, visited the construction site of the new Basseterre High School on Friday, June 13, 2025, where large-scale excavation work is now underway. He was...
New Basseterre High School Project Kicks Off, Promising Economic Boost and Educational Transformation
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – The long-awaited construction of the new Basseterre High School officially commenced on Friday, June 13, 2025, with large-scale excavation work now underway at the site. This project marks a significant...

St. Kitts and Nevis Representatives Participate in Clinton Global Initiative Winter Meeting at United Nations
United Nations, New York – February 6, 2025: H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, the Permanent Representative/Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, and Mr. Eustace T. Wallace, Minister Counsellor, represented the federation at the...

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...

St. Kitts-Nevis’ Dennis McCall Jr. Soars to New Heights: Earns PhD at 30 with Groundbreaking Aviation Research!
Congratulations are in order for Dennis McCall Jr., a remarkable young scholar hailing from Boyd’s, St. Kitts, and Butler’s, Nevis, who has earned his PhD at just 30 years old! McCall, a trailblazer in the field of sustainable aviation, was...
JONETTE BOYD SHAKES UP ST. KITTS TOURISM: A BOLD NEW ERA BEGINS!
St. Kitts’ tourism scene is experiencing a groundbreaking transformation under the dynamic leadership of Jonette Boyd, the newly appointed Marketing and Communications Manager at the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA). Boyd is already making waves...

HISTORIC WIN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT! ST. KITTS AND NEVIS BANS SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IN BOLD MOVE TO SAVE THE PLANET!
In a game-changing step towards environmental protection, the Federal Parliament of Saint Kitts and Nevis has passed the Plastic Waste Reduction Bill, 2025, marking a monumental victory in the battle against plastic pollution! With bipartisan...

Dr Geoffrey Hanley announces construction of New Basseterre High School
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr Geoffrey Hanley announced the beginning of construction of the new Basseterre High School facility on June 12, 2025. He said that this facility is a transformative move in the development of the...

Cilia Davis Represents St. Kitts and Nevis in Austria for Hands-On Training in Food Authenticity
Seibersdorf, Austria – St. Kitts and Nevis is being proudly represented on the international stage as Cilia Davis, Head of the Food and Safety Research Department at the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards, participates in an intensive...

St. Kitts and Nevis Foreign Minister Denzil Douglas attends blockchain conference in Dubai
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Foreign Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas recently visited Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the 14th Edition of the Global Blockchain Congress. On Thursday, February 6, 2025, he shared on social media details about his...

GAME-CHANGER! REGIWELL FRANCIS REVOLUTIONIZES ST. KITTS & NEVIS AGRICULTURE WITH HIGH-TECH DRONE SERVICE
Basseterre, St. Kitts – The agricultural landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis is taking a dramatic leap into the future, thanks to a groundbreaking initiative led by esteemed businessman Regiwell Francis. In a bold and visionary move, Francis has...

Minister Of Education Visits Construction Site Of Basseterre High School As Work Officially Begins
- Advertisement - Basseterre, St. Kitts – Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, visited the construction site of the new Basseterre High School on Friday, June 13, 2025, where large-scale excavation work is now underway. He...

Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit Paves the Way for Historic Economic Alliance – Organized and Heavily Bankrolled by the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Partnership with Aquarian CONSULT
Abuja, Nigeria – March 25, 2025 A groundbreaking movement for economic transformation has emerged as the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit solidifies an unprecedented alliance between Africa and the Caribbean. Organized by Aquarian CONSULT in...

St. Kitts and Nevis launches history and heritage month celebrations with cabinet in Afro-Caribbean Attire
Basseterre, St. Kitts – With the cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis attending its meeting in the traditional Afro-Caribbean attire, the celebrations for the History and Heritage Month of 2025 appear to have been kick-started. History and Heritage...