PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 14, CMC – The Concerned Muslims of Trinidad and Tobago has criticised the decision of the Kamla Perrsad-Bissessar government to officially designate three Middle Eastern paramilitary and political organisations as terrorist entities, triggering an immediate freeze on any Trinidad and Tobago assets linked to the groups. The group’s public relations […]
Tag Archives: caribbean
OECS launches new project to restore mangroves in the sub-region
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Apr 14, CMC -The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has launched the Resilient Ecosystems through Mangrove Restoration (REMAR) project ,describing the million dollar initiative as a strategic investment in people, ecosystems, and regional cooperation. The Commission said the five-year project valued at Euro5.5 million (One Euro=US$1.29 cents) represents a major […]
Afreximbank and St. Kitts and Nevis Sign Hosting Agreement for ACTIF2026
Cairo, Egypt | Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 14 April 2026 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the signing of a Hosting Agreement with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis for the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026). A formal agreement has now been concluded, reflecting a shared commitment […]
Newton claims CARIFTA bronze, stands alone for SKN
Rising middle-distance runner Kymarni Newton delivered a standout performance at the recently concluded CARIFTA Games, capturing bronze in the Under-17 800 metres and emerging as the lone medalist for St. Kitts and Nevis. Competing as part of a 25-member national team—11 of whom were from Nevis—Newton’s performance stood out as a defining moment in the […]
Government Announces Targeted Relief Measures to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, April 14, 2026 Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew has announced a slate of immediate fiscal measures aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens, describing them as “genuine, targeted interventions to put money back in your pocket” amid ongoing global economic pressures. Speaking during his National Address today, Tuesday, April […]
“Her Future Blueprint”: NIA Promotes Economic Empowerment for Women
NIA Charlestown, Nevis (April 14, 2026) – The Nevis Island Administration (NIA), through its Department of Gender Affairs, reaffirms its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment with an upcoming seminar titled “Her Future Blueprint: Financial Security for Women 40+.” Scheduled for May 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational […]
Honourable Premier Mark Brantley to Host Monthly Press Conference on April 27
NIA Charlestown, Nevis (April 14, 2026) – The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Minister of Government Information in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), will hold his monthly press conference on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place in the Cabinet Room of the NIA, located on the second […]
Op-ed by the Honourable Mark Brantley: Re-appointment of Secretary General of CARICOM
A Tempest in a Tea Cup There has been a torrent of back and forth recently over whether the Secretary General of CARICOM was properly re-appointed to a second term at the recently concluded meeting of Heads at a retreat in Nevis. Public statement and counter public statement has been the order of the day. […]
From local waters to global waves: SKN sailors rise
The St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Association (SKNSA) is making a decisive push toward international competition, building on years of regional success and sustained grassroots development. That progress is now on display as three national sailors from the Nevis Aquatic and Sailing Center compete in a training clinic and regatta in Nassau, Bahamas. The team […]
Great Britain: Crackdown On Water Companies Delivers Record Funding To Restore Harm Done To Waterways
Local communities, water quality and wildlife will benefit from a record £8.5 million paid by water companies into environmental restoration projects as part of a strengthened crackdown on pollution and poor performance across the sector. This compares to £5.8 million the year before, a 47% increase, and just under £2 million in the 2023/24 financial year. The Environment Agency ensures this record funding goes directly to charities and projects that restore the harm done to waterways and improve water quality, working to leave them in a better position than […]