CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, February 23, 2026 – On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Nevis Performing Arts Centre (NEPAC) hosted the Combined Schools Black History Month Concert, celebrating African heritage and Caribbean history under the theme “Rooted in Africa, Rising in Excellence.” Organized by the Nevis Department of Education, the event featured a dynamic showcase of student […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 23, 2026 — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join a high-level group of global leaders at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Conference of Heads of Government, set to take place in Basseterre from February 24 to 27, 2026. Rubio is scheduled to address the […]

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Feb. 23, CMC – The British Virgin Islands will remain under enhanced monitoring by the European Union after the bloc opted not to place the territory on its blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions in its latest review. While avoiding the harsher designation, the British overseas territory continues to feature on the […]

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Feb 23,  CMC – St.  Vincent and the Grenadines says it is closely monitoring reports of Nipah Virus (NiV) cases globally,  even as the Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says the region is classified as low risk for the virus. Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus spread from animals to humans. […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Feb 23, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has underscored the importance of the health sector towards the socio-economic development of the twin island Federation as this year’s two-week edition of the  United States Air Force Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) programme was launched here on Sunday. “To the medical […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana,  Feb 23,  CMC – Guyana is observing its 56th anniversary as republic on Monday, with President Irfaan Ali saying that national security is the bedrock upon which the country’s development agenda is being constructed. He said that no country can ever hope to progress if it is constantly fearful that its borders are not […]

BELMOPN, Belize, Feb 23,   CMC – The Belize government is urging all of its nationals resident in or transiting Mexico, to exercise a high degree of caution and to be conscious of their environment at all times. “Belizeans are advised to avoid non-essential travel in the following states: Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Guerrero, and Nuevo Leon. […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb 23, CMC – The Bermuda government says it intends repaying in full, the US$605 million of debt maturing in January 2027, after indicating that collections and overall economic performance have come in stronger than projected. Premier David Burt told Parliament that the government now projects the repayment in full of the US$605 […]

We are always energised and inspired at this time of year. Commitment to doing the right thing is sincere. The desire to look objectively at our paths is stronger. There is no better time to do that than now. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a highly spiritual nation, and its devoted citizens, wherever they are […]

By Observer Political Desk Voters in St. Kitts and Nevis could be heading to the polls within a month, as Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Terrance Drew is reportedly considering asking Governor-General Dame Marcella Liburd to dissolve Parliament and set a date for early general elections. According to sources familiar with the matter, a decision […]