Band Welcomes Alternative Resolution Seven members of the popular Kollision Band have been formally charged by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) for allegedly playing noisy instruments without the required licence during a funeral procession for the band’s late lead singer, Jermaine “Chubby” Clarke. According to a police statement, the seven men […]
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Nevis Mango Festival records biggest year yet, says Tourism Authority
The 2026 Nevis Mango Festival has become the most successful edition in the event’s history, drawing record crowds, selling out several signature events and attracting increased international attention, according to Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) Chief Executive Officer Andia Ravariere. Speaking with The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer, Ravariere described this year’s festival as a milestone for the […]
Belize assumes COSEFIN Pro Tempore presidency
BELMOPAN, Belize, Jul 13, CMC – Belize has officially assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Finance or Treasury of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (COSEFIN) for the remainder of this year. A government statement said that this marks a historic milestone for Belize, as the country holds the […]
Energy services sector reports mixed business conditions in second quarter of 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jul 13, CMC – Business conditions in Trinidad and Tobago’s energy services sector remained mixed during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest Energy Services Sector Survey (ESSS) conducted by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago. The survey here on Monday found that 63 per cent of respondents […]
NIA Advances Islandwide Road Naming and Village Boundaries Initiative
NIA Charlestown, Nevis, July 13, 2026 – The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is moving forward with a major initiative to officially name roads across the island and formally establish village and locality boundaries, a step expected to enhance emergency response, navigation, postal delivery, utility services, and community planning. The initiative, led by the Department of […]
Longstanding Saint Kitts and Nevis–Taiwan Partnership Reaffirmed at United Nations Meeting
United Nations, New York (13 July 2026) — Saint Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership following a courtesy meeting held on 8 July 2026 between Her Excellency Ambassador Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, and His Excellency Ambassador Tom Lee of the Taipei Economic […]
Foreign affairs minister recovering from surgery
BASSETTERE, St. Kitts, Jul 13, CMC – Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Denzil Douglas, says he is “progressing well” after undergoing surgery at the New York-based NYU Langone Health for “significant health challenges resulting from severe back pain. “I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Almighty God for His grace, strength, and protection,” said the […]
Bahamas: Probe continues into fatal plane crash
NASSAU, Bahamas, Jul 13, CMC – Police say investigations into last Friday’s fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of all 10 people on board, are continuing and that the remains of nine of the victims have been transported to San Andros “for safekeeping” pending further examination and identification. “Investigations into this tragic incident remain […]
Trinidad: Concerns raised over planned data centre project
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jul 13, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government says while it has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with United States-based companies for the proposed artificial intelligence data centre project, no final approval has yet been given. “It is important to remember that these are memoranda of understanding establishing a framework […]
Government to introduce resolution on transfer of non-nationals from United States
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jul 13, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government will on Tuesday debate a resolution in Parliament setting out the principles that will govern any arrangement for the possible transfer of third-country nationals from the United States to this country. A government statement Monday said that the resolution is intended to ensure […]