A Trinidad-born entrepreneur who transformed a modest $40 investment into a thriving business is currently in Nevis, conducting one-on-one counselling and empowerment sessions to help women succeed in business and life. Shelly Ann Aqui-Solomon, a passionate advocate for female entrepreneurship, has made it her mission to travel throughout the Caribbean inspiring and uplifting women. During […]
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Culturama 52 Officially Launched
The Culturama Committee officially launched Culturama 52 on Thursday evening, unveiling plans for this year’s festival while highlighting a vision for the continued growth and evolution of Nevis’ premier cultural celebration. The launch, held at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park, brought together government officials, sponsors, stakeholders and cultural enthusiasts under the theme, “Our Heritage Proud and […]
Parallel but uneven developments
There are two developments under consideration that are parallel, both of which promise much prosperity for citizens and residents of the Federation. One is the advent of the Ritz Carlton on the peninsula on St. Kitts, and the other is the Destiny Project on the southern coast of Nevis. Both are seeking the fiat of […]
UWI mourns the death of Emeritus Professor John Agard
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad , Jun 21, CMC. – University of the West Indies (UWI) has joined the international community in mourning the passing of Emeritus Professor John Agard. Professor Agard, who was 71, died on Friday, has been a colossal figure on the global landscape for decades. “He was a brilliant, innovative, enterprising person […]
Pollard passes Gayle to become highest T20 run scorer
DALLAS, United States, Jun 21, CMC – Kieron Pollard is now the highest run scorer in T20 cricket after passing his former West Indies teammate Chris Gayle while competing in Major League Cricket (MLC) on Saturday. The 39-year-old scored an unbeaten, even century for MI New York in a losing cause against the Washington Freedom […]
Rogers, Walters to Represent St. Kitts and Nevis at World Sailing Programme in Antigua
Basseterre, St. Kitts — Coach Nickhail Rogers and sailor Elijah Walters will represent St. Kitts and Nevis at the World Sailing Inclusive Development Programme Clinic and Regatta, scheduled to take place from June 21 to 27, 2026, at the National Sailing Academy in English Harbour, Antigua. According to the St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Association […]
Cayman islands: No additional cases of Legionnaires disease
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Jun. 21, CMC – Health officials in the Cayman Islands say investigations are continuing into the territory’s single confirmed case of Legionnaires’ disease, but no source of the infection has yet been identified and no additional cases have been detected. In an update , the Ministry of Health said environmental testing […]
Incoming OECS Chairman calls for new regional carrier, stronger regional integration and deeper US / Caribbean partnership
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun. 21, CMC — Incoming Chairman of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Prime Minister Gaston Browne, has called for bold action to strengthen regional integration, including the creation of a dedicated OECS airline, deeper economic cooperation, and renewed engagement with the United States. Addressing the opening of the OECS Authority meeting […]
LEAD Smith, Joseph bowl Select XI to spectacular win over Sri Lanka
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 21, CMC – Pacers Nial Smith and Alzarri Joseph ran through Sri Lanka’s batting lineup to lead a West Indies Select XI to an unbelievable 15-run comeback victory at the Coolidge Cricket Ground here on Sunday. The duo shared nine wickets between them as Sri Lanka, resuming the fourth and final […]
Four Individuals Charged in Separate Criminal Matters
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21, 2026 — Police have arrested and charged four individuals in separate criminal matters involving allegations of theft and drug-related offences, according to information released by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. Officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested Denzil Millard of Buckley’s, St. Kitts, in connection with […]