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CWA 2025 launches 15 July
The 19th edition of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) will be launched on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, setting the stage for the event which will be held in St. Kitts and Nevis from 29 September – 3 October. CWA 2025 will be held under the theme...

OECS Commission Announces Successful Completion of Geothermal Study Tour to Guadeloupe, Further Advancing Clean Energy Drive Across Eastern Caribbean
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is pleased to announce the successful completion of a landmark Study Tour and Technical Workshop in Guadeloupe, held from June 23 to 24, 2025, under the OECS GEOBUILD Programme. This...

West Indies T20I squad for Australia series announced; Two players receive maiden call-ups
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named a 16-player squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, which begins on July 20. Shai Hope will continue to lead the T20I side, while wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew and left-arm fast...

LIAT20 service to Jamaica’s Montego Bay strengthens Caribbean unity, Tourism official says
- Advertisement - By Kisean Joseph [email protected] LIAT20 officially launched its new service to Jamaica’s Montego Bay on July 11, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Caribbean aviation and regional integration. The inaugural flight...

Hon. Samal Duggins Hosts Second Quarter Press Conference — ‘Raising the Standard’
Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Ministries of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Sports, and Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy, under the leadership of the Hon. Samal Duggins, successfully hosted their...

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Kim Collins Athletic Stadium relaunched with Exam Revenge Competition
Last Updated on July 14, 2025, 6:18 PM AST by Anthony Morris The Kim Collins Athletic Stadium was relaunched for the use of the general public on Saturday in the presence of several officials. The members of the community witnessed the Exam...

Shallow pledges ‘on my mother’s grave’ to transform Spring Village
The opposition New Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate for North Leeward, Kishore Shallow, has pledged “on my mother’s grave” to address the issues affecting the constituency. The NDP returned to the campaign trail on Thursday, two days after...

Some people write Policy Memos, Aisha Maina chartered a 777
It all began with a bold ask. In early 2025, Nigerian business leader Aisha Maina walked into the office of the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and simply said: “Come to Nigeria.” He came. And not long after, she returned the gesture by...

15+ Best Crypto News Websites to Follow in 2025
If you are looking for a list of the best crypto news websites to stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of digital assets, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just embarking on your crypto journey, news...

‘Dre Russ’ calls time: Andre Russell to retire during Australia T20 series
Sports Roneil Walcott 6 Hrs Ago West Indies' Andre Russell reacts during the men's T20 World Cup match against the USA at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 21, 2024. - AP PHOTO Jamaican allrounder Andre Russell will suit up for the...
ECCB Achieves Record Profit Amidst Key Strategic Advancements
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has reported an unprecedented financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, marking its highest profit in the institution’s history. This...

Post Cabinet Monday , July 07, 2025
Basseterre, Saint Kitts (SKNIS): Under the leadership of Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, the Cabinet convened on Monday, July 07, 2025, to deliberate on and advance critical policies designed to enhance the well-being of...
PM Drew Emphasises Climate Justice, Not Sympathy at 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Forty-Ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) recently concluded in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from July 6 to 8, 2025. This locale holds...

The Cable and ASPIRE Programme Partner to Offer Daily Registration Support for Families
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS – The Cable and the ASPIRE Programme have launched a collaborative initiative to provide ongoing, in-person registration support for families seeking assistance with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis’...
At least one individual presents with Stroke per day in SKN- a concern for Health Officials
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Mr Curtis Martin, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, St. Kitts and Nevis sounded the alarm over an increase in stroke cases in the federation. At the Tucker Clarke Primary School’s...

PLP LEADER DR. HON. TIMOTHY HARRIS UNLEASHES PASSIONATE, FIERY NATIONAL ADDRESS AT MONTHLY PRESS CONFERENCE — DEMANDS AN END TO “DREWLIE RIDICULOUS MALADMINISTRATION”
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (SKN TIMES) – The People’s Labour Party (PLP) Leader and former Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris, delivered a thunderous and unapologetically scathing address during his opening remarks at the PLP Monthly Press...

SAM CONDOR TO CHAIR NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL AS NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE APPOINTMENTS FROM GOVERNOR-GENERAL
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — July 8, 2025 — In a formal ceremony held earlier today at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor-General, Dame Marcella Liburd, administered the Oaths of Office and presented Instruments of Appointment to eight...

9 countries where Indians can get citizenship for less than Rs 1 crore
In today’s uncertain world, a second passport has become more than just a luxury—it is a smart backup plan. Many wealthy Indians are now looking at citizenship-by-investment programmes to secure better mobility, tax benefits and peace of mind. The...

“KING KONRIS” CELEBRATES ANOTHER MILESTONE: FROM MONARCH TO MINISTER, STILL REIGNING SUPREME
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — July 8, 2025 — Happy Birthday to The Honourable Konris Gregor Menten Maynard! Today, the Federation salutes one of its brightest sons, a true Renaissance Man — engineer, minister, musician, mentor, husband, and hero — as he...