Residents of Browne Pasture, Nevis, awoke Thursday to news of a double homicide that has left the community shaken. Police responded to a report shortly after midnight on September 3, after a caller contacted the Charlestown Police Station at approximately 12:55 a.m. to report a serious incident in the village. According to information received by […]
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In illness, unity; In progress, purpose
The St. Kitts Nevis Observer joins citizens and residents across the Federation in expressing deep sorrow and concern over the illness of Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew. At moments such as these, the nation is reminded that beyond the divisions of politics and the pressures of public life, there remains a shared humanity that binds […]
Taiwan Embassy Mourns Passing of St. Kitts Scholarship Student Zidane Knight
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Zidane Soleil Knight, a St. Kitts and Nevis student and recipient of a Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Scholarship. In a statement issued Sunday, the Embassy said it was with “profound sadness and a heavy heart” that it […]
Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Panda Grocery in Sandy Point
Police are investigating an armed robbery at Panda Grocery in Sandy Point after two armed individuals entered the establishment and demanded cash at gunpoint. According to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), the incident occurred on September 5 between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The suspects took a sum of money before […]
Antigua police link robbery patterns to crimes in Jamaica
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Sept. 6, CMC – Police say some robberies in Antigua and Barbuda appear similar to crimes committed elsewhere in the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica. Assistant Commissioner of Police Lisbon Michael made the observation on Saturday during an appearance on a local radio show. Referring to a recent armed robbery on All Saints Road, […]
Dominican Republic builds border fence with Haiti to curb smuggling
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Sept. 6, CMC – The Dominican Republic has begun constructing a 14.5-kilometre section of perimeter fence along its southern border with Haiti as part of efforts to strengthen border security and combat smuggling. Dominican Republic/ Haiti border The Ministry of Defence on Saturday said the structure, being built in the Hoya […]
Five hospitalized after Amazon cargo plane crashes in Miami
MIAMI, Sept. 6, CMC – Five people, including two pilots, were taken to hospital after an Amazon cargo plane that departed Puerto Rico crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft, overran the runway while landing at approximately 2 p.m. (local […]
Jamaica to petition King Charles III over slavery reparations questions
KINGSTON, Jamaica,Sep. 6, CMC – The Andrew HOlness led administration will submit a petition to King Charles III on Monday seeking legal guidance on Britain’s role in the enslavement of Africans in Jamaica. According to Culture Minister Olivia Grange, the petition will ask the King, Jamaica’s head of state, to refer three questions to the Judicial […]
St Lucia Kings 138-6 (20 overs) vs Barbados Tridents – 29th match
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sep 6, CMC – The St Lucia Kings reached 138 for six in 20 overs after being sent in by the Barbados Tridents in the 29th match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at Kensington Oval here on Sunday. ST LUCIA KINGS 138-6 in 20 overs (Kamil Pooran 37, Roston Chase 34, John […]
Two Sandy Point Residents Sentenced for 2023 Robbery
Two residents of Sandy Point, St. Kitts, have been sentenced following their convictions for a robbery committed in Belle Vue on November 3, 2023. The sentences were handed down on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the High Court in Basseterre, where His Lordship Justice Patrick Thompson Jr. presided over the matter. Zhane Warner was sentenced […]