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PLP SURGE CONTINUES — WEST BASSETERRE TOWNHALL SET TO IGNITE ST. JOHNSTON COMMUNITY CENTER AHEAD OF JULY 12TH NATIONAL CONVENTION
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — The political momentum of the People’s Labour Party (PLP) is reaching a fever pitch as the party barrels into West Basseterre with a high-energy Townhall Community Meeting slated for Wednesday, June 18th at 7 PM at the St....

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...

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...

From zero to tier-1: How Nevis plans to compete in the global gaming market
In this column, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores Nevis' introduction of its new regulatory regime and offers insights into how the island's online gaming license differs from that of other established...

Prime Minister Drew Holds High-Level Bilateral Meetings With Singapore And Austria Ahead Of 49th CARICOM Heads Of Government Meeting
- Advertisement - Montego Bay, Jamaica — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, held a series of bilateral meetings yesterday, July 6th,...
CARICOM Charts Course for Secure and Sustainable Future Under Jamaica’s Chairmanship
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Jamaica has taken the helm of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with Prime Minister Hon. Dr Andrew Holness assuming the Chairmanship on July 1, 2025, coinciding with Jamaica hosting the 49th Regular...

Which countries restrict Brazilian chicken imports over bird flu?
An outbreak of bird flu in Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, has prompted countries to implement trade restrictions in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus after Brazil confirmed its first case on a commercial farm in May....
SKN Health and Agriculture officials attend the launch of the Pandemic Fund project for the Eastern Caribbean
by Eulana Weekes Wednesday, June 11, 2025, marked the launch of the Pandemic Fund project under the theme, “Strengthening Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Health Threats in the Eastern Caribbean.” Minister of Agriculture, Mr Samal...

The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...

Unlocking agricultural innovation and sustainability
The more than 20 rural youth and women and ministers of agriculture from the eastern Caribbean states toured CATIE’s international coffee and cocoa collections, as well as its conventional and pesticide-free banana plantations, which play an...

Tinubu’s Promise To Make South East Region Taiwan Of Africa Is Laudable — Yih-Ping Liu
1 The Taiwan Representative in Nigeria and Head of Mission, Taipei Trade Office, Lagos, Andy Yih- Ping Liu, in this interview with CHIBUIKE CHUKWU, appreciates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his bilateral visit to Saint Lucia. Liu also...
Chair of Medicinal Cannabis Authority Encourages Open Mind in New Era of Economic Growth and Public Health
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis recently took a significant stride towards establishing a regulated and inclusive medicinal cannabis industry. This pivotal moment signifies a commitment to public...
Prime Minister Drew comments on the growing threat of Sargassum in the Caribbean
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): For a long time, hurricanes have been the most dramatic climate-related concern for the Caribbean, but in recent years, another environmental issue has steadily emerged. The Sargassum, commonly referred...

South Jersey Caribbean Festival marks 25 years with Nailah Blackman, culture, and color
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Kylla Herbert, president of the South Jersey Caribbean Festival, says that the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this Saturday, July 12,...

CBI CROSSROADS: CASH OR COMMITMENT? CARIBBEAN NATIONS MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN CITIZENSHIP BUYERS AND SUPERPOWER PRESSURE
By Times Caribbean Global News Desk July 7, 2025 Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes are teetering on a knife’s edge, as pressure mounts from both international superpowers and the global investment migration industry. At the...

9 big changes coming to Royal Caribbean's new mega-ship
Royal Caribbean's newest mega-ship launches next month, and while many features of the next Icon Class ship are identical to those of Icon of the Seas, a few key tweaks will give Star of the Seas a defining personality of her own. It's common for...

Three dead and two injured as Houthi attacks continue
THREE seafarers are confirmed to have died and at least two more have been seriously injured as Yemen’s Houthi militants continued to attack a Liberia-flagged bulker in the Red Sea on Tuesday. The attacks, which started on Monday with at least...

Excitement builds as CPL Trophy Tour hits Saint Lucia
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) trophy returned to Saint Lucia over the weekend, the first time since the Saint Lucia Kings celebrated their maiden CPL title last September. This time, the tour was all about building anticipation...

Not just the UAE: these countries offer a golden visa to investors
For years, countries have introduced golden visas to promote foreign investment and attract talented people. Those who apply for a golden visa can acquire a second passport, or at least residency in another country for themselves and their family...

SKNDF, His Majesty’s Prison collaborate for Prison rehabilitation programme
His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) and the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) are collaborating for the rehabilitation effort of the inmates who are under sentence in the prison. St Kitts defence force is actively working on making sure that the...