By Staff Writer Nelson Ald Stapleton says he is “ecstatic” and grateful following his appointment as the new General Manager of the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC), describing the achievement as a proud moment for both himself and his family. Stapleton officially confirmed his journey and vision for the company during remarks following the announcement […]

  By Vernan George – St. Kitts-Nevis Observer The Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) has appointed Nelson Ald Stapleton as its new General Manager, a move Premier Mark Brantley described as another example of the Nevis Island Administration investing in and promoting local talent. Announcing the appointment, Premier Brantley said he was pleased to confirm Stapleton’s selection, noting that […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 31, CMC -The Jamaica government says the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-backed US$50 million agriculture recovery and resilience programme is scheduled to be fully implemented in September, benefiting farmers and fishers affected by the passage of  Hurricane Melissa last October. The initiative, ‘ADAPT Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in […]

May 31, 2026 The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today celebrated Centenarians Day, an annual observance dedicated to recognising and honouring citizens who have reached the remarkable age of 100 years and beyond. Continuing a cherished tradition, Governor-General Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, accompanied by Minister of State responsible for Ageing, the Honourable Isalean […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 31, CMC –  The St. Kitts and Nevis government has signed a contract for the development and implementation of the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS). The agreement formalising the partnership between the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) and the St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association (SKNRA), which has been entrusted […]

WASHINGTON, May 31, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Sunday urged countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to take steps to reduce tobacco use and warned against emerging tobacco and nicotine products that continue to threaten public health, particularly among young people. In a message marking World No Tobacco Day (May 31), […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 31, CMC – A small United States (US)-registered single-engine plane has crashed in Guyana’s interior, and reports are that the pilot was slightly injured. Guyana online Newspaper, Demerara Waves is reporting that the Cessna 182 plane, bearing registration marking N1-82UG, went down at Aricheng Sunday morning. The plane belongs to Domestic Airlines, […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 31, CMC – As the world observes World No Tobacco Day today, Jamaican youth advocate Natalia Burton is warning that Caribbean governments are failing to keep pace with the growing use of vapes and e-cigarettes among teenagers, despite mounting evidence of the dangers posed to young people. Young person holding vapes In […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 31, CMC — The head of Jamaica’s independent police oversight agency is calling for a major overhaul in how body-worn cameras are deployed across the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), arguing that the current system fails to prioritise the operations where accountability and transparency are most critical. Speaking at a policy round table […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 31, CMC – World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville opened his season in winning fashion by winning the men’s event in convincing fashion at the third JAAA/Puma meet at the National Stadium here on Saturday. Competing in the 21st heat, Seville stormed to victory in 9.96 seconds, finishing well ahead of Sandrey Davison (10.22 […]