Newly-returned People’s Action Movement (PAM) Political Leader Dr. Shawn Richards has pledged to rebuild and modernise the party while calling for greater national unity and a shift away from political division. Delivering an address on Monday following his return to the leadership of the historic political organisation, Richards described the development as a “moment of […]

By Vernan George – St. Kitts-Nevis Observer Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley says drilling of geothermal production wells could begin as early as October or November, following a successful inspection of the drilling rig in Iceland. Speaking on the Government at Work programme on Thursday, September 4, Brantley said representatives from the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) […]

The economy of St. Kitts and Nevis expanded by 2.1 per cent in 2025, but declining Citizenship by Investment (CBI) revenues, widening fiscal deficits and rising public debt are creating significant challenges for the Federation’s medium-term economic outlook. The findings are contained in the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s (ECCB) June 2026 Economic and Financial Review, […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Sept 14, CMC  Prime Minister Gaston Browne has criticised the local  banking sector for not making “enough loans available” so as to stimulate the  domestic economy. Speaking on his weekly radio programme, Browne told listeners that the banks operating here are “not stepping up to the plate” and “are not making enough […]

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Sept 14, CMC – The St. Lucia government says while it will continue to provide subsidies on petroleum products to cushion the impact of higher international prices on consumers, it has had no  choice but to adjust the retail price for these products. In a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 14, CMC – The Guyana economy grew by 33.3 per cent during the first half of this year with strong performances being recorded across the various sectors, President Irfaan Ali said on Monday. He told a news conference that the performance reflects growth against an already significantly expanded economic base and that […]

GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia, Sep 14, CMC – Saint Lucia’s national netball team has withdrawn from next month’s Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Qualifier Americas in Barbados due to financial reasons. Saint Lucia was expected to be among seven countries taking part in the Qualifiers at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex from October 19 to 26. However, […]

Charlestown, Nevis (September 14, 2026) Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley has called on nationals living overseas to strengthen their ties to St. Kitts and Nevis by returning home, investing and contributing to the Federation’s continued development. Brantley made the appeal on September 12, 2026, while delivering the keynote address at the St. Kitts-Nevis Association of […]

Independence Day 2026 will be observed on Saturday, September 19, while Friday, September 18 and Monday, September 21 will remain regular working days, according to a public notice from the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service. The clarification is based on the Public Holidays Act, Cap. 23.23, which lists September 19 as Independence Day. The […]

Police have charged two men in separate cases involving allegations of grievous bodily harm, malicious damage and larceny, according to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. Navin Persaud of Cane Garden, Nevis, was charged with Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm at the Charlestown Police Station on September 9, 2026. In a separate matter, Curtney […]