By Vernan George – St. Kitts-Nevis Observer Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley, delivered a thought-provoking and motivating New Year’s address to residents of Nevis, calling on the nation to unite and embrace change. “The winds of time have once again opened the door to another year. May 2026 bring you new opportunities, triumph over challenges, […]

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by Rick Amburgey Writer Caribbean nations are calling for calm and a return to stability following a United States military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Early on January 3, 2026, U.S. forces executed a military raid in Caracas and other parts of […]

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A recent statement on U.S. Visa Bonds and Travel to the United States, from Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, provides an interesting perspective on an issue that will have far-reaching effects for many. To us, the most significant point delivered by the eminent diplomat is the fact that a […]

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Saint Lucia – The annual Sir Arthur Lewis Memorial Lecture will be presented by Sir Tim Besley, W. Arthur Lewis Professor of Development Economics at the London School of Economics (LSE). In celebration of the legacies of Saint Lucia’s Nobel Laureates—Sir Arthur Lewis and Sir Derek Walcott—the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) is proud […]

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to advance structured, transparent development planning with the convening of the Special Sustainability Zones (SSZ) Ad Hoc Committee. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew confirmed during the Round Table engagement that the committee met recently, on January 7th, as part of ongoing efforts […]

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Saint Lucia – This amendment is intended to provide financial relief to pensioners and beneficiaries of certain social security payments. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is pleased to inform taxpayers of the new Income Tax Exemption following the enactment of the Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 4) Order, 2025, Statutory Instrument No. 225 of 2025. The […]

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Saint Luica – The initiative was born from the outreach of Mr. and Mrs. St. Luce to Welfare Officer Michelle Edwide Duplessis and the Vieux Fort welfare team. Smiles and cheers filled communities across Choiseul, Laborie, and Vieux Fort as the Ministry of Equity, Labour, Gender, Elderly Affairs, Social Justice, and Consumer Welfare proudly acknowledged […]

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is introducing two new reforms to the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme as it continues to strengthen the security of the programme and attract reputable and creditable investors. The first measure will see the implementation of a residency feature for investors, while the second provides for the collection […]

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Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew has confirmed that St. Kitts and Nevis has negotiated and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States of America regarding the potential transfer of certain third-country nationals, stressing that the arrangement is limited, voluntary, and firmly grounded in CARICOM principles. Speaking on the matter, Dr Drew […]

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