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A fire broke out at His Majesty’s Prison shortly before 4 p.m., with officials saying preliminary information suggests the deceased inmate started the blaze inside his cell.

Campbell finished ahead of American Payton Otterdahl, who recorded 21.81m, while Italy’s Zane Weir took third with 21.17m.

Delta Airlines has permanently discontinued its nonstop Atlanta-St Vincent route after the September 5 final flight, citing low demand and network planning.

INDECOM has launched an investigation into the fatal police shooting, as Jamaica continues to face scrutiny over the rising number of deaths involving members of the security forces.

The National Carnival Committee has unveiled five contestants for the 2026-27 Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Queen Pageant, with the winner set to receive EC$20,000, land and other prizes.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced a EC$10 million housing loan facility offering 3.5% interest to public officers earning EC$45,000 or less annually.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced that 215 families will receive modern, climate-resilient homes across nine communities as Dominica expands its national housing programme.

Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred clocked 21.79 seconds in Brussels to win the women’s 200m, becoming the first Saint Lucian athlete to claim a Diamond League title in the event.

Eleven families received the keys to new climate-resilient homes in Canefield East as the government launched the first phase of its wider housing handover programme.

An online survey of 142 respondents shows Ashma McDougall leading Danny Lugay ahead of the September 7 Roseau North by-election.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew says he remains under medical care in South Florida after experiencing nausea, vomiting, dizziness and difficulty walking last Sunday.

Martinique media reported that St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew was diagnosed with a stroke and later travelled to Miami for further medical evaluation.

The first 11 families in Canefield East will receive the keys to their climate-resilient homes as Dominica begins the handover of 215 housing units across nine communities.

Residents of Harkers Hall blocked roads and demanded answers after Lenroy York was found dead following his removal from a community event.

Gregor Nassief publicly endorsed UWP leader Dr Thomson Fontaine and Roseau North candidate Danny Lugay during a radio interview and is expected to appear at a party meeting this week.

A Nissan Rogue was set ablaze on Rasta Street in the early hours of Monday, with police investigating a possible arson attack.

Jamaica’s Kadrian Goldson led a Jamaican one-two finish at ISTAF Berlin after clocking 9.98 seconds, while three other Jamaicans also claimed victories at the Continental Tour Silver meeting.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew remains in stable condition after being hospitalized with headache, nausea and fever, with doctors recommending overseas medical observation as a precaution.

Two distinctive aircraft arrived at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, giving aviation enthusiasts in St. Kitts a rare look at JetBlue’s Dominican-themed Airbus A320 and interCaribbean’s new Embraer E170.

St. Kitts and Nevis offers US investors a streamlined entry into the Caribbean through two dedicated investment agencies, stable economic growth, and a business environment backed by English common law.