Vernan George – St. Kitts-Nevis Observer A Jamaican national residing in Stony Grove, Nevis, has been sentenced to His Majesty’s Prison following the execution of a search warrant at his premises on February 4, 2025. Jamar Woodstock of Stony Grove pleaded guilty to the offences of possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition when […]

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Mar. 19, CMC – The government of the British Virgin Islands says it will not be ending its Cuban health programme and for now, will be  maintaining its agreement with Cuban medical professionals. That assurance came from BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) CEO Dr June Samuel, who confirmed that no directive has […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 19, CMC — The United Kingdom’s Privy Council has granted Jamaican murder convicts Passmore Millings and Andre Ennis permission to challenge their convictions and sentences before the London-based court. The two men are currently serving life sentences at hard labour for the 2007 murders of a couple widely known as the “Good […]

The service offers later departure times, making connections easier for travellers arriving from across Europe, including France and Germany, where the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is stepping up its promotional efforts. Saint Lucia is making it even easier for UK visitors to escape the winter and experience the island’s warmth, natural beauty and vibrant […]

A team from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) recently visited Saint Lucia to review and provide support towards the national plan for accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health concern. This forms part of the efforts to strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organisation’s global strategy for cervical cancer elimination. Representatives from the Ministry of Health, non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations, public health practitioners and other key stakeholders got the opportunity to discuss and assess the […]

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended BMA, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and the South African Police Service (SAPS) officials for a successful joint operation that led to the interception of a significant consignment of illicit drugs and goods at the Oshoek Port of Entry. On 16 […]

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reiterates the importance of water conservation for sustainable water supply as Mpumalanga dam levels stabilise. The Department encourages the public to use water wisely and sparingly, especially as the dry winter season approaches. According to the latest Department of Water and Sanitation weekly State of Reservoirs report released […]

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County, which threatened and damaged homes and infrastructure in the Texas Panhandle and forced local evacuations. “The state of Texas […]

March 18, 2026 Ronald King of Hamilton, Nevis has been charged with Cultivation of Cannabis and Cultivation of Cannabis with Intent to Supply. The offences were committed on March 13, 2026, and Mr. King was subsequently charged at the Charlestown Police Station. RSCNPF

March 18, 2026 Hasani Williams of McKnight, St. Kitts has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for the offence of Larceny, committed on November 8, 2025. The sentence was handed down on March 17, 2026, at the Basseterre Magistrate’s Court, with Her Honour Yasmine Clarke presiding. RSCNPF