Saint Kitts and Nevis News

St Kitts and Nevis has unveiled an exciting schedule of events for its 42nd Independence celebration, themed “Perpetual Progress – A Sustainable Future in View."

SCASPA says it's one of the busiest weeks recently, with tourist arrivals even in the off-season.

American Airlines will operate the first flight from JFK Airport to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport.

The programme is considered a first of its kind in the Caribbean region, aiming to eliminate poverty and inequality.

With rising economic activity and better labour conditions, job opportunities have increased for locals.

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew highlighted several projects and said his government is investing in Nevis’s growth.

Announced by PM Drew last year, the EC$50 million project aims to produce two million gallons of clean water each day.

This year’s lineup includes both veteran artists and new talent, all set to compete for the coveted Soca Monarch title.

As stated by NEMA, Hurricane Sophia which is the first predicted hurricane of 2025 hurricane season is expected to strenghthen to Category 5 later today.

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew further explained that the MRI unit will address the basic healthcare needs of St Kitts and Nevis.

The biometric system will support risk management, focusing on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF).

Cole Palmer visited the twin island nation with his family to reconnect with his ancestral roots.

The inaugural event of Kim Collins Athletic Stadium was organized by Ambassador Kenneth Douglas and his team.

In the 2022 general elections in St Kitts and Nevis, the PLP promoted a poll claiming it would win by a landslide.

Experts caution that introducing a residency requirement to Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes could trigger objections from the OECD, as these schemes are traditionally designed to grant citizenship without physical residence.

Applicants must now ensure full payment of the minimum threshold set by their respective governments.

The Prime Minister made the announcement via a video message shared on the official St Kitts and Nevis government page.

The proposal requires Caribbean CBI applicants to reside in the countries for at least 30 days.

She thanked the people of St. Kitts for their warm welcome, saying, “St Kitts, you have my heart.”

Caribbean leaders gathered to discuss key topics aimed at enhancing collaboration and strengthening partnerships between the two regions.