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 […]
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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 […]
Former Black Power member Daniel Tewini Ngatai claims change since gang shootings
Daniel Ngatai says he’s a changed man but it wasn’t enough to keep him out of prison.
Barbados: Man who killed Rihanna’s cousin gets 38-year prison sentence
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Apr 25, CMC — A man convicted of killing the cousin of National Hero and international pop star Rihanna has been sentenced to nearly four decades in prison, with the High Court stressing the need for tough penalties to combat gun violence. Shawayne Deshawn Williams was sentenced to 38 years and 138 days […]
Person dies in hospital two days after single-vehicle crash on Hororata Dunsandel Rd
The injured person died in hospital last night as police investigations continue.
Trinidad: Officer, two others charged in police station murder
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 25, CMC – Three men, including a municipal police officer, have been charged with the murder of acting Corporal Anuska Eversley following a brazen attack at a police station in southern Trinidad that also saw the theft of firearms and ammunition. The Trinidad Guardian has reported that Commissioner of Police […]
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, […]
Guyana: Govt rolls out five-year plan to improve maths, literacy outcomes
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr 25, CMC — The Guyana government is rolling out a multi-year strategy to improve mathematics performance across the education system, with a strong focus on teacher training and early literacy and numeracy assessments. Minister of Education Sonia Parag said the plan, to be implemented over the next five years, aims to deliver […]
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 […]