The probability of a volcanic eruption in Iceland is rising, posing a threat to an already-evacuated town,  say seismologists, who are following the recent earth-shaking events in Iceland, an island kingdom in the north Atlantic. Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes. Authorities have ordered thousands of people living in […]

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The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya, which it sees as an “emerging global health threat”. The mosquito-borne disease causes fever and joint pains and can be fatal to newborns. The word comes from the African Makonde language and means “bent over in pain.”  The new […]

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United Nations agencies say the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening as civilian deaths mount, the killing of U.N. aid workers reaches unprecedented levels, complete neighborhoods are flatttened under non-stop Israeli bombing, and millions of civilian residents are unable to obtain the basics needed for survival. Supermarket shelves are nearly empty. Bakeries have shut down […]

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The Thai owner of the Miss Universe pageant, which was once owned by former US president Donald Trump, has filed for bankruptcy just one year after buying the beauty contest for US $20 million. JKN Global Group has said it would try to resolve a “liquidity problem”. In a statement published on its website, JKN said providing […]

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew delivered the keynote address at the Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) 3rd Annual Ministerial Summit on Educational Transformation, where he supported the call for educational transformation across the Caribbean region. The annual summit, held in Barbados, provided a regional platform […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – In a decisive move to strengthen its influence in global climate discussions, St. Kitts and Nevis has expanded its delegation at the upcoming Conference of Parties-COP28. The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment and Climate Action, during the November 8 edition of Infocus, emphasized the critical importance of this diversified […]

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The Basseterre Public Market has taken a huge step forward, as persons now have the option of ordering fresh produce from local vendors from the comfort of their homes, via an online portal. The launch of the new online platform came after officials from 869ToGo provided E-Service training to staff of the […]

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Paris, France – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis enjoyed the rare privilege of opening the debates at the biennial UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris this week.   St. Kitts and Nevis made an impactful plea to UN Member States to put education at the heart of their government’s plans to transform their economies and promote peace […]

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The St. Kitts and Nevis Government intends to ban, phase out, and replace various of single-use plastics, with the main focus on plastic bags, Styrofoam, and polystyrene which is the material that is used in appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves,  home insulation, and sometimes even stoves. These products have a high negative environmental impact on […]

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