2 h. ago Premier Brantley Set to Present the NIA 2026 Budget on December 2

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS – Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Mark Brantley, will on December 02, 2025, present the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) 2026 Budget Address, outlining the government’s projected revenues and expenditures, along with its key plans, programmes, and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. During the sitting of the Nevis […]

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2 h. ago Bishen Daniel Charged In Connection with Firearm Contraband Recovery on St. Kitts

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has recovered a high-powered firearm and matching ammunition following a joint operation conducted in St. Paul’s, St. Kitts, on November 15th, 2025, between 3 PM and 5 PM. Officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) and the Joint Security Operations Tactical Team (JSOTT) executed a search […]

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5 h. ago CARICOM ‘Boost’ Ignites Opportunity for Women and Youth in Agriculture

A resilient agri-food system remains critical for CARICOM as the Region continues to face increasing climate-related challenges. As part of its response, the CARICOM Secretariat, supported by the Government of New Zealand, has launched the CARICOM Boost: Women and Youth in Agriculture Project, a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening food security and empowering key stakeholders […]

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8 h. ago FINAL REMINDER: Deadline Approaches for 2nd Call for Proposals – Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, is reminding all Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines that the deadline to apply for the 2nd Call for Proposals under Window 1 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme is Friday, November 21, […]

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14 h. ago Diabetes Symposium Part II – Battle of the Health Centres Quiz

The Nevis Health Promotion Unit, in collaboration with the Community Nursing Division, invites you to an exciting and informative morning as six health centres face off in a dynamic diabetes-themed quiz competition. This engaging event aims to raise awareness about diabetes and encourage healthier lifestyles through fun, interactive learning. Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 Time: […]

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14 h. ago 25 Most Remarkable Teens to Be Recognised During a Special Sitting of The National Assembly on Thursday, November 20

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a special sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Notice has been given. At this Special Sitting, the Department of Youth Empowerment will present The 25 Most […]

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21 h. ago 25 Most Remarkable Teens To Be Recognised During A Special Sitting Of The National Assembly On November 20, 2025

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Order Paper has been circulated for a special sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Notice has been given. At this Special Sitting, the Department of Youth Empowerment will present The 25 Most […] The post 25 Most Remarkable Teens To Be Recognised During A Special Sitting Of The National Assembly On November 20, 2025 appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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21 h. ago Sir Ronald Sanders To Receive Honorary Doctor Of Laws From University Of Guyana

Antigua and Barbuda – The University of Guyana will confer the degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) on Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), at its 2025 Convocation. The award will be formally presented at the Faculty of Social […] The post Sir Ronald Sanders To Receive Honorary Doctor Of Laws From University Of Guyana appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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26 h. ago NHC General Manager updates general public on Housing Initiatives

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The National Housing Corporation (NHC), through its Renaissance project, continues to deliver on its promise of affordable housing for the people of St. Kitts. New homes are under construction in St. Peter’s, Ottley’s, Harry Phipps, and other sites, as NHC prepares for the next phase of development. NHC’s […]

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26 h. ago Syria launches first trial over coastal violence that killed thousands

The attacks in March killed thousands, many from the Alawite religious minority By News Agencies (Al Jazeera) – Syria has launched the trial of the first of hundreds of suspects for their role in deadly clashes earlier this year that killed hundreds in the country’s coastal provinces. Syrian state media reported on Tuesday that 14 people […]

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30 h. ago OECS Successfully Concludes Tenth Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers: Education

The Tenth Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers: Education (COM: Edu) was successfully hosted by the Commonwealth of Dominica at the State House Conference Centre from September 25-26, 2025. Convened under the theme “Empowered Teaching for Resilient and Inclusive Digital Education”, the high-level education meeting was attended by Ministers of Education, Permanent Secretaries, Directors […]

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31 h. ago OECS Commission and the Brenda Stafford Foundation launch the Regional Eye Health Strategic Plan Project

On October 23rd, 2025, as part of the activities of the 11th Council of Ministers: Health, the OECS Commission, in collaboration with the Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF), hosted the official launch of the Regional Eye Health Strategic Plan Project. The event was sponsored by the Brenda Stafford Foundation and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. The […]

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33 h. ago Two Men Charged Following Firearm Contraband Recovery in Verchilds

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has charged two men in connection with the recovery of illegal firearm contraband during a police operation in Verchilds on 12 November 2025. According to police, officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) attempted to stop a vehicle carrying three occupants during a targeted operation. The […] The post Two Men Charged Following Firearm Contraband Recovery in Verchilds appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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38 h. ago Primary Schools Receive Gate Proceeds from National Football Tournament

The Ministry of Education and Sports has distributed financial returns to primary schools that participated in the recently concluded National Bank Primary Schools Football Tournament. The presentations were made during a press briefing on Thursday, 13th November. Education Officer Nichola Fraser reported that gate receipts totalled EC $13,500, all of which is being returned to […]

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39 h. ago Dejaun Daniel & Kallicharan Woodley Charged in Connection with Firearm Contraband Recovery on St. Kitts

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has arrested and charged two men in connection with the recovery of illegal firearm contraband in Verchilds, St. Kitts, on November 12th, 2025. During a targeted operation, officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) attempted to stop a vehicle with three occupants. The driver refused to […]

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39 h. ago ELEVATE Congratulates Monique Johnson: Historic Graduate of the Christopher

First Cohort to Graduate Under the CWIT Name and the First to Pursue Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQs) Project ELEVATE proudly extends heartfelt congratulations to Miss Monique Johnson, who has successfully graduated with a Diploma in General Cosmetology from the newly renamed Christopher-Wilkin Institute of Technology (CWIT), formerly the Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC). Miss Johnson […]

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4 d. ago OECS SKIP Launches Regional Design Sprint to Shape the Future of Innovation

From November 10-14, 2025, the World Bank-funded Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP) is hosting an Innovation Design Sprint- a focused, fast-paced, collaborative workshop designed to bring together experts to quickly conceptualise, design, prototype, and test a solution to the problem of insufficient private sector involvement in post secondary education sector. […]

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4 d. ago CARICOM Reparations Commission Delegation to Visit United Kingdom for Strategic Advocacy Engagements

Tuesday 18 November 2025 | 11:00 am AST The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) will undertake a groundbreaking visit to the United Kingdom from 17 – 20 November 2025 to advance its advocacy for reparatory justice. The delegation’s mission is to strengthen strategic partnerships and promote a joint programme of public education and engagement on the […]

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4 d. ago PAM Political Leader says Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ) Act must be repealed

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The People’s Action Movement (PAM) Political Leader, Natasha Grey-Brookes, spoke of transparency and accountability during the party’s recent town hall on November 13, calling for the repeal of the Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ) Act. “We demand that there is affordable access to land for housing, for our farmers, […]

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4 d. ago BBC now faces tough legal battle with world’s most powerful man. What happens next?

Katie Razzall Culture and Media Editor (BBC) – Anyone who thought the BBC’s apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was, quite frankly, deluded. The BBC chairman Samir Shah perhaps summed it up in the interview he gave me the day after the director general and the CEO of News resigned. […]

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