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Royal St. Kitts and Nevis Police Force Mourns the Death of Corporal Royston Isaac

Vernan George – St. Kitts–Nevis Observer Members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) across the Federation are in mourning following the passing of one of their colleagues earlier today, January 15, 2026. In a press release, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force confirmed the sudden death of Royston Isaac, […]

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Visa Restrictions and the Cost of Caribbean Disunity

By Sir Ronald Sanders When powerful states act, small states are tempted to personalize the action. When small states fragment, powerful states do not need to explain themselves. That is the lesson CARICOM should draw from the recent U.S. decision to impose partial visa restrictions and to pause the issuance of certain immigrant visas – […]

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Fond Assau Wellness Centre Reopens After SMART Rehabilitation Works

Saint Lucia – The Fond Assau Wellness Centre is open to serve residents of the community from Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition celebrated the reopening of the Fond Assau Wellness Centre which was SMART rehabilitated under the OECS Regional Health Project, making it a more upgraded and […]

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Government Of Saint Lucia Notes U.S. Suspension Of Immigrant Visa Issuance For Nationals Of 75 Countries Including Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia – This pause applies only to immigrant visas, which relate to persons seeking to reside permanently in the United States. The Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs has noted a temporary pause in the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of seventy-five (75) countries, including Saint Lucia and […]

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Official Statement On U.S. Suspension Of Immigrant Visa Processing

St. Kitts – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis acknowledges the recent policy issued by the Government of the United States of America regarding temporary-suspended immigrant visa processing from a number of countries, including Saint Kitts and Nevis. Following engagement with the United States Embassy in Barbados, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis […]

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Saint Lucia’s Ministry Of Health Calls For Increased Cervical Cancer Screening

Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health continues to improve access to screening, care and follow-up for cervical cancer. As Saint Lucia observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition renews its commitment to ending cervical cancer as a public health problem—an achievable goal when we vaccinate, screen, and […]

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A New Voice Meets A Nobel Legacy: Acclaimed Saint Lucian Writer Canisia Lubrin To Deliver The 2026 Sir Derek Walcott Memorial Lecture

Saint Lucia – Originally from Jacmel, Anse La Raye/Canaries, Lubrin is an internationally recognised literary figure whose work bridges poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and social inquiry. On 20 January 2026, Saint Lucia will once again gather in honour of its Nobel Laureate as acclaimed writer, poet, and scholar Canisia Lubrin delivers the 2026 Sir Derek Walcott […]

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Kunal Tilokani, Dr. Archibald off to U19 Cricket World Cup

By Loshaun Dixon In a proud moment for St. Kitts and Nevis cricket, young star Kunal Tilokani and team doctor Dr. Dwain Archibald departed Basseterre this past Monday to join the West Indies Under-19 squad ahead of the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 18-year-old top-order batsman and off-spinner earned […]

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Ultra Carnival wins ‘Troupe of the Year’ at Sugar Mas 54

By Loshaun Dixon The streets of Basseterre came alive in a rush of colour, music and pure carnival energy as Sugar Mas 54 reached its grand finale with the SKELEC Grand Parade of the Bands on January 1, followed by the ever-popular Last Lap on January 2. Under the theme “Sweet to the Core,” thousands […]

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