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Guyana begins installation of FIFA mini pitches

By Randy Bennett GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct 20, CMC – Guyana is one step closer to having its first-ever FIFA Arena mini-pitches with installation work underway at Haslington on the East Coast of Demerara. The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) confirmed that the final phase of construction commenced over the weekend, with a team of FIFA specialists […]

Power bills, healthcare high on PLP agenda

Former Prime Minister and People’s Labour Party (PLP) Leader Dr. Timothy Harris has declared that his party is ready to return to government, presenting its candidates as a team capable of addressing the cost-of-living pressures, electricity bills, healthcare concerns and social challenges facing residents of St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking at a PLP press conference, […]

Elijah Walters wins silver for Nevis at World Sailing C/ships

By Vernan George – St. Kitts-Nevis Observer Nevisian sailor Elijah Walters has secured a silver medal at the 2026 World Sailing Inclusive Championships in Portimão, Portugal, following six days of competition in the ILCA 6 Intellectual Impairment Class. Walters completed 15 races and maintained second place throughout the week, earning international recognition for his consistency, […]

Calls mount for thorough probe into death at JNF

Calls for a thorough investigation into the death of a patient at the Joseph N. France General Hospital have intensified, amid renewed public concern about patient safety and the quality of healthcare in St. Kitts and Nevis. The patient died in the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department on October 12, 2026. In a statement issued […]

MRI Centre at JNF Hospital Moves Closer to Completion

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 19, 2026) The National MRI Centre at the Joseph N. France General Hospital has reached another key stage of development with the successful installation of its main chiller system, bringing the introduction of advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services in the Federation closer to reality. The installation marks continued progress on […]

St. Kitts and Nevis Joins Regional Leaders as US Announces Over US$340 Million in Caribbean Commitments

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 19, 2026) Saint Kitts and Nevis participated at the highest level in the United States–Caribbean Dialogue held in Washington, D.C., on October 15, where commitments exceeding US$340 million were announced to support regional security, digital connectivity, healthcare and economic resilience. Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, led the Federation’s delegation, […]