The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after an operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 120 illegal aliens at a nightclub in Memphis, Tennessee. On August 30, ICE New Orleans arrested 121 illegal aliens during a multiagency targeted enforcement operation, “Operation Corral Light” at the […]
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United States: Trump Administration Launches Foundry School to Build the Workforce Behind America’s Manufacturing Comeback
On Thursday, September 3, the Trump Administration will launch Foundry School, a national program to train the entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians, and industrial leaders needed to rebuild American manufacturing. Vice President JD Vance will headline the launch event. Foundry School is a project of Pax Silica, the Department’s flagship multilateral initiative to secure trusted global supply chains […]
Kim Collins Day renews calls for national hero status
Earlier this week, St. Kitts and Nevis observed Kim Collins Day, marking another anniversary of one of the most significant moments in the Federation’s sporting history. On August 25, 2003, Collins produced the defining performance of his career when he won the men’s 100 metres at the World Championships in Paris in 10.07 seconds. The […]
GOVERNMENT SHUFFLE: Hanley Named Acting PM, Wilkin Takes National Security
A temporary reshuffling of ministerial responsibilities is now in effect as the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis moves to maintain continuity during Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew’s medical absence abroad. The Cabinet Secretariat announced Tuesday that Deputy Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley has been appointed Acting Prime Minister, assuming additional ministerial responsibilities while Drew […]
Fired for politics? Brantley says no
By Vernan George Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley has strongly denied that political victimization played any role in the termination of Mario Phillip, a former government employee who recently launched his candidacy for Constituency 11 under the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP). The termination has sparked widespread debate on social media and radio talk shows since […]
‘Nice Is Not Why We Travel’
– SKN makes its case to travel advisors St. Kitts and Nevis last week used the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Showcase to make a direct appeal to some of the people who help influence where travellers choose to spend their vacations. The event brought travel advisors, tourism executives and industry partners to […]
Hetmyer’s heroics spoil Independence Day party as Warriors remain unbeaten
by Lennox Aldred PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 31, CMC– The Guyana Amazon Warriors crashed Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day celebrations at the Queen’s Park Oval, securing a thrilling 9-run victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders via the DLS method in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Monday night. Shimron Hetmyer delivered a knock for […]
St. Vincent: Government and opposition at odds over sale of lands
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 31, CMC – Opposition leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has described as “laughable” an announcement by the ruling New Democratic Party (NDP) its support for the government’s decision to sell approximately 100 acres of land at Chatham Bay, Union Island, for approximately EC$54 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents). The NDC in a […]
St. Martin Eyes Nevis Geothermal Power as Regional Interest in Clean Energy Grows
NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (August 30, 2026) Nevis is positioning itself at the forefront of the Caribbean’s clean-energy transition, with growing regional interest in its geothermal potential emerging as a key feature of a high-level visit by St. Martin officials on Sunday. Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, welcomed a delegation from St. Martin led […]
PM Drew Flown Abroad for Medical Care; Hanley Assumes Executive Duties
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will continue operating without interruption as Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew travels abroad for specialised medical care, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley assured the nation Monday night. Addressing the nation, Hanley said the Government’s leadership remains unified and focused, while the machinery of the state continues to […]