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Jahzara Claxton: The Teenager Making History for St Kitts and West Indies Cricket
Nineteen-year-old Jahzara Claxton was just minding her business, waiting on a flight back home to St Kitts when she received the phone call of her lifetime. She had just finished competing in the annual Women’s T20 Blaze with the Leeward Islands...

St Kitts: Missing 15-year-old found dead
The Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force has confirmed that the body of 15-year-old Janelika Romney of New Guinea was discovered this morning. Romney was found dead at approximately 11:30 am in the White Gate area. The police shared that...

St Kitts PM vows justice after 15-year-old found dead
Prime Minister Terrance Drew has pledged unwavering commitment to seeking justice following the discovery of 15-year-old Janelika Romney’s body and the arrest of a suspect in connection with her disappearance. The Royal St Christopher and Nevis...

St. Kitts and Nevis draws global CBI community to the 2nd Investment Gateway Summit 2025
St. Kitts and Nevis made a bold case for its eminent role in global investment migration in June as it hosted the second Investment Gateway Summit (IGS). The four-day long gathering drew government officials, policymakers, investors, economic...
St. Kitts and Nevis Reinforces Human Rights Commitments at 55th OAS General Assembly
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—During the 55th OAS General Assembly, held from June 25 to 27, 2025, in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, the Rt. Hon. Dr Denzil Douglas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered a...

St Kitts: Government announces temporary tax relief for school students
CMC – The St Kitts and Nevis government has announced a three-month temporary tax relief measure on school supplies beginning in July. “Education is the foundation of our nation’s future and we recognize the financial challenges many parents face...

St Kitts and Nevis CIU unveils plans to deliver over 100 affordable homes to low-income families
St Kitts and Nevis: The Citizenship by Investment Unit of St. Kitts and Nevis has launched an affordable housing initiative to construct 100-150 new homes in partnership. The initiative was launched in partnership with global business consultant...
Nevis Mango Festival 2025 Fast Approaching: A Culinary Extravaganza and Community Celebration
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The highly anticipated Nevis Mango Festival is drawing near, set to transform the island into a vibrant hub of culinary delight and community engagement from July 4 to 6, 2025. This year’s festival...

St Kitts: Man charged with kidnapping missing teen
Police have arrested and charged a 64-year-old man in connection with the disappearance of a teenage girl in St Kitts and Nevis. Selwyn Pringle, also known as ‘Judge,’ of Dieppe Bay, was arrested on Thursday by officers from the Violent Crime Unit...

St Kitts and Nevis offers relief on School supplies
St Kitts and Nevis is offering tax relief on School supplies starting from July 1. The tax relief is part of the country’s efforts to support the families in the federation as the schools reopen for the 2025-26 session. The tax relief window which...
Douglas Reinforces St. Kitts and Nevis’s Commitment to Mental Health Initiatives in the Americas
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The critical issue of mental health in the Americas has once again taken centre stage, with a strong call for intensified focus and decisive action. On Wednesday, June 25, the Right Hon. Dr Denzil...
Patrice Roberts shares her journey with grief following her 2025 St. Kitts Music Festival appearance
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Losing a loved one is something that no person is ever fully prepared for. In the case of Patrice ‘Patsy’ Roberts, the loss of her fiancé, Soca singer Ricardo Drue, came unexpectedly, causing her much...

Cruising the Caribbean
Sailing into St. KittsCourtesy of Viking CruisesIt’s raining—well, it’s pouring buckets—and my daughter Olivia and I smile, take a selfie with a red Viking Cruises umbrella as our backdrop, and get soaked. We are in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with six...

St. Kitts and Nevis to Host AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2026, PM Drew Announces
Abuja, Nigeria (PMO)—In a landmark announcement during his keynote address at the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, Nigeria, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew,...
Skyla Connor to Represent St. Kitts...
ST. KITTS & NEVIS – The St. Kitts Nevis Aquatics Federation (SKNAF) is proud to announce that national swimmer Skyla Connor will represent the Federation at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with the swimming taking place from...

St Kitts announces residency clause for CBI program (updated)
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew. Photo: St Kitts Information ServiceThe government of St Kitts and Nevis will be introducing a mandatory residency clause to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program in a fundamental shift...

Now travel abroad without visa: Countries you can visit with just a passport
38 Image Credit : Freepik Many countries now offer visa-free travel for Indians. These include Cook Islands, Fiji, Micronesia, Oman, Qatar, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Bhutan, Nepal,...
Fire officials say SKNFRS is ready to execute duties at the St. Kitts Music Festival 2025
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) would be on the alert to spot any hazards that occur at the 2025 hosting of the St. Kitts Music Festival, June 26 to 28. The Fire Department...

INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS RETURN OF VAT RATE TO 17% EFFECTIVE JULY 01, 2025
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 30, 2025 – The Inland Revenue Department (IRD), on behalf of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, wishes to inform the general public and business community that the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate will revert to 17%...
The Root of Resilience: Nevis Hydro Farm Cultivates Food Security in St. Kitts and Nevis
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Amidst escalating food prices and persistent supply chain disruptions, the critical issue of food security takes centre stage. The twin-island Federation, like many small island developing states, faces...