Saint Kitts and Nevis News

St Kitts and Nevis prepares to present its 2026 budget, with a focus on health, education, economic diversification and climate resilience.

Passengers shopped for locally-made crafts, souvenirs, perfume and jewelry on Port Zante, while others explored the island on organized tours and the St. Kitts Scenic Railway.

The parade of cruise ships to St Kitts' Port Zante continued Wednesday with just over 11,000 passengers on board.

The Marella Discovery 2 and Celebrity Ascent set sail to their respective destinations.

Two ships from Norwegian Cruise Line, the Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Gem, carried a total of 6,177 passengers to St Kitts and Nevis.

The New York Times highlighted the resort’s unique offerings, including 52 rooms and villas set along Deadman’s Beach, featuring expanded terraces, sea-view glass doors and hand-finished stucco walls.

The couple spent their day on the quiet New Town Bay Road shoreline, enjoying the gentle waves with three cruise ships in view.

PM Dr Terrance Drew calls for stronger national leadership and local funding as foreign HIV/AIDS support declines.

At last Tuesday's conference, Dr Drew shared a detailed account of the natural tragedy that devastated more than half of Jamaica, highlighting the importance of regional solidarity in such events.

The island nation saw a boost in tourism as four cruise ships docked, bringing in 12,000 passengers to explore its attractions.

US airlines, including American, JetBlue, Delta and United, will operate expanded flights to St Kitts and Nevis from November 2025 through 2026.

The Azamara Quest and Coral Princess will berth at Port Zante, while the Star Pride anchors in Basseterre Harbour on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

The five CBI jurisdictions had agreed to implement the residency requirements simultaneously, introducing identical legislation to their respective parliaments.

The Prime Minister made this announcement through while emphasizing that these buses will be used to transport the elderly and the children using safer, cleaner and more reliable source.

On November 17th, the Prime Minister visited Taiwan’s Tron Energy Technology, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer and engaged with members at Vanilla Ueno Park.

During a ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley presented keys to the new homeowners, highlighting the impact of homeownership in fostering dignity and empowerment.

The first cruise vessel of the day, Bermuda-registered Arvia, docked with 5,254 passengers and 1,692 crew members.

The main aim of the voyage is to attract motorists from across the United States, and it is also known as the ‘High Seas Rally Cruise.’

Prime Minister Drew emphasized that the sister city partnership will expand people-to-people exchanges and support shared goals in innovation, youth development, tourism, and urban growth.

Minister of Sports Samal Duggins, along with officials from the St. Kitts and Nevis Aquatics Federation (SKNAF), led the welcoming ceremony.