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Stronger Penalties for Gang Activity Under Amended Law, Says RSCNPF

The Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has issued a press release reiterating that gang involvement constitutes a serious criminal offence under the laws of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Force has further highlighted that recent amendments to the Gang (Prohibition and Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2025, have substantially strengthened the legislative framework, introducing […]

Saint Kitts and Nevis Assumes COP Presidency, Marking Key Milestone in Regional Environmental Leadership

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, April 24, 2026: The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has formally assumed the Presidency of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Escazú Agreement during its Fourth Meeting (COP4), which was held in The Bahamas from April 21–24, 2026. This development represents a significant milestone for the Federation, […]

National Assembly Sitting Set for April 30

A sitting of the National Assembly is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The proceedings will be held in the National Assembly Chambers at Government Headquarters in Basseterre. The session will be broadcast live across multiple social media platforms. The Observer will provide a further update outlining key developments and outcomes following […]

Region hits 95 per cent childhood vaccination target

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr 25, CMC — Childhood vaccination coverage across the Caribbean has reached the 95 per cent regional target, rising from 92 per cent in 2022, in what health officials describe as a major step forward in protecting populations from vaccine-preventable diseases. The update came from Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organisation, […]

Antigua: CARICOM observers arrive, schedule talks with stakeholders ahead of polls

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Apr 25, CMC — A nine-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observation Mission has begun high-level engagements in Antigua and Barbuda ahead of next week’s general elections, as regional observers move to assess the credibility of the electoral environment before polling day. The team, deployed by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the invitation […]