A four-year-old boy has tragically lost his life following a suspected drowning incident at the swimming pool of the Fair View Inn in Boyd’s, St. Kitts, according to an official statement issued by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. In its release, the police force stated that the incident occurred on May 10, […]
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Culturama 52 momentum builds with official Senior contestant reveal
As the countdown begins for Nevis’ premier cultural celebration, widely known as the “Greatest Summer Lime,” excitement is steadily building following the official reveal of the senior contestants for the Culturama 52 festival. Recognized as the cultural heartbeat of Nevis, the annual festival returns this year under the theme: “Our Heritage Proud and True, It’s […]
Costly, controversial and unresolved: Nevis struggles with animal overpopulation
Premier Mark Brantley has acknowledged that Nevis continues to face a complex and ongoing challenge in managing the island’s growing populations of monkeys, donkeys, and stray livestock, describing the issue as one that requires practical solutions, public cooperation, and careful balance. Speaking during his recent press conference, Brantley outlined the scale of the problem and […]
Inaugural Inter-Island Primary C/ships mark milestone for Federation
The inaugural St. Kitts and Nevis Inter-Island Primary School Athletic Championship concluded on Sunday, May 3, at the Nevis Athletic Stadium, marking a significant milestone for athletics development within the Federation. The highly anticipated event brought together top primary school athletes from both islands, creating a new platform for competition among some of the Federation’s […]
People-centred governance can be stymied by tunnel vision
The looming sense of an election is taking hold of the Federation, and the parties are indicating their readiness for any eventuality. The rallies are being held. The promises are coming thick and fast. Everybody has the answer. More than ever these days, the politicians are pledging that their plans are or will be people-centred. […]
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Programme Wins Top Honour at Caribbean Investment Summit
St. Kitts and Nevis has secured four major honours at this year’s Caribbean Investment Summit in Saint Lucia, with the Federation’s Citizenship by Investment Programme capturing the prestigious Programme of the Year award — the highest distinction presented at the regional event. In addition to the summit’s top accolade, the Federation also received awards recognising […]
US moves to revoke citizenship of convicted Cuban spy
WASHINGTON, May 10, CMC – The Trump administration is seeking to revoke the citizenship of convicted Cuban spy Victor Manuel Rocha. Victor Manuel Rocha The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday said it has filed a civil denaturalization complaint against Rocha in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. According […]
LEAD Clarke, Goodridge put Harpy Eagles’ bowlers to the sword
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, May 10, CMC – Captain Rivaldo Clarke and Amari Goodridge both hammered unbeaten centuries as the West Indies Academy took opening day honours against the Guyana Harpy Eagles in their warmup match at the Antigua Recreation Ground here on Sunday. Clarke scored an unbeaten 165, while all-rounder Goodridge ended the day on […]
Pope Leo XIV meets Haitian Prime Minister amid ongoing crisis
VATICAN CITY, May 10 , CMC – The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday met with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé at the Vatican, as Haiti continues to grapple with deepening violence, political instability and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Following the audience with the Pope, Fils-Aimé also held talks […]
Haiti: OAS highlights progress in Haiti support efforts
WASHINGTON, May 10, CMC – Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has updated member states on the organization’s ongoing support for Haiti, citing progress in political facilitation, electoral preparations, security cooperation, international coordination, and strengthening the OAS’s institutional presence in the country. According to the OAS, Ramdin said the organization […]