As global events continue to impact the daily lives of communities across the UK, the Prime Minister is visiting Belfast today (Thursday 12 March) to highlight his relentless focus on cutting the cost of living for working people. Recognising that the majority of households in Northern Ireland rely on heating oil to heat their homes, […]

Frankfort, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear will host the 58th annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, March 12, at the William Exum Center at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. The theme for this year’s Prayer Breakfast is “Fostering Unity and Love.” The event begins at 7:30 a.m. EDT (doors open at 7 a.m.), and Energy and […]

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, honoring individuals, groups, and organizations whose volunteer service is strengthening communities and inspiring others across Texas. Presented in collaboration with OneStar Foundation, the awards recognize exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact through service over the […]

Governor Greg Abbott today joined AT&T to distribute laptops to Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) students. “The reason why we’re here is because 150 seniors have demonstrated that they’re either ready to go to college or ready to go straight into a career,” said Governor Abbott. “Over the past two years, we’ve invested […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS – Team Nevis is preparing to participate in the 54th Leeward Islands Debating Competition (LIDC 54), which will be hosted in Nevis from March 12 to 15, 2026. The annual competition showcases the very best of youth talent, critical thinking, and eloquence from across the region. This year, Nevis will compete against […]

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Shield of the Americas was officially launched on March 7, 2026, during a summit in Doral, Florida (USA). The initiative focuses on military and intelligence cooperation to dismantle ‘transnational criminal organisations’ and drug cartels. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed Latin American leaders in Florida, highlighting […]

March 11, 2026 Lejae Legore of Pot Works, Nevis, has been convicted and fined a total sum of twenty-eight thousand dollars (XCD $28,000) on multiple drug-related offences On March 10th, 2026, at the Charlestown Magistrate Court, Her Honour Mrs Rhonda Nisbett-Browne imposed the following fines: Three thousand dollars (XCD $3,000) to be paid within one (1) month, or […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (March 10, 2026) — Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Mark Brantley, has cautioned that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could soon translate into higher energy costs and additional cost of living pressures across the Caribbean. Speaking during his most recent press conference, Brantley, who also serves as Minister of […]

Sarah Rainsford Southern and Eastern Europe correspondent, Vilnius, Lithuania (BBC) – Sex toys, body lotion and massage cushions were not the kind of delivery Aleksandr Suranovas usually handled. “What?” he messaged, when he was sent a photograph of the items he was being asked to post in four parcels from Lithuania to the UK and […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 11, 2026 — Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has emphasised the urgent need for the Federation to accelerate its transition to renewable energy as global geopolitical tensions threaten energy security and economic stability for small island states. Speaking during the Tuesday, March 10 edition […]

By Gaston Browne ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 11, CMC -With the unfolding events in the Middle East, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney’s recent speech on middle powers takes on a new relevance: how should countries that are not one of the world’s superpowers best navigate, prosper, and keep themselves – to paraphrase Carney – “at […]

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Mar 11, CMC – The West Indies senior men’s team is set to receive just over US$500, 000 for their performance at the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. A total of US$11.25 million in players’ prize money will be distributed among the 20 participating nations, in line with the […]

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) has welcomed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) decision to increase its investment commitment to the Caribbean from US$3 billion to US$5 billion, describing the move as a major step toward expanding trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the Caribbean Community and the African Union (AU). The announcement was made […]

Summary Three commercial ships have been damaged by “unknown projectiles” in the Strait of Hormuz – here’s why the shipping channel is so important 23 crew members on board one ship are being rescued – pictures show smoke billowing from the vessel Earlier, the US military said it “eliminated” 16 Iranian mine-laying ships in the area, after President Trump […]

United Nations, New York – The Working Group on the Strengthening and Revitalising of the Work of the General Assembly convened a focused deliberation on the process for the selection of the next UN Secretary-General and the Office of the President ofthe General Assembly on Thursday, 5 March 2026, in the Trusteeship Council Chamber. The […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (UNESCO National Commission) – The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, under the leadership and guidance of the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Education et al and H.E. Ambassador David Doyle, has submitted its report for 2025, highlighting significant achievements and initiatives in education, cultural heritage, and […]

Our hearts go out to all those impacted from the tragic fire which occurred last night at the Computer World Building in Bois D’Orange, especially the staff of the Environmental Health Division within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition. The blaze has significantly affected the 2nd and 3rd Floor of the building which housed […]

A front-page “INDUSTRIAL BOOM” headline is sweeping Louisiana today, spotlighting an unprecedented $100 billion surge in private-sector investment across the Pelican State. This explosion of growth — centered on AI data centers, steel, liquefied natural gas, microchips, and shipbuilding — is a direct result of President Donald J. Trump’s Made in America agenda. By reshoring critical manufacturing, unleashing […]

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—With the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continuing to push global fuel prices upwards, Prime Minister Hon. Dr Terrence Drew says the situation underscores the urgency for St. Kitts and Nevis to accelerate its transition to renewable energy. Since the conflict escalated earlier this year, the price […]

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—As part of a technical mission to the Republic of China (Taiwan)— led by Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke and Energy Minister Hon. Konris Maynard, on behalf of St. Kitts and Nevis, signed the Implementing Arrangement for the St. Kitts & Nevis Green Energy Transition Demonstration Project with the […]

Brandon Drenon and Madeline Halpert, New York City (BBC) – Two men have been charged with terror offences after police said they attempted to bomb a protest outside the New York City mayor’s home in an attack allegedly inspired by the Islamic State group (IS). The suspects, 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi, allegedly […]

Kittitian businessman Mr. Damian Fraites is celebrating a brighter start to the new year after winning the grand prize of EC$4,000.00 in the BERGER Paints “More Colourful Christmas Memories” Promotion, which was organized through authorized distributors, the TDC Home and Building Depots. Mr. Fraites expressed his gratitude upon receiving his prize, after learning that his […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 10, CMC -The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) says a meeting will be held on Wednesday to finalise the terms of the agreement on the matters that were raised on Monday following the intervention of Public Utilities Minister, Melford Nicholas, to ed industrial action by workers over wage increases and other […]

A new regional initiative to strengthen agricultural trade within the Caribbean was formally launched recently, as the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA) convened an inception meeting to develop regional Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) standards for priority agricultural commodities. The initiative is part of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)-funded project ‘Strengthening the Framework […]

Summary US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen Dan Caine are giving a news conference at the Pentagon – watch live at the top of this page People in Tehran tell the BBC of another night of air strikes in the US-Israeli war on Iran, with one saying: “They hit hard last night. All you can […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS – Young people in Nevis with an interest in the health sciences are being encouraged to apply for the annual Nevis Island Administration (NIA)/Medical University of the Americas (MUA) scholarship programme, which provides an opportunity to pursue higher education without the financial burden often associated with university study. Two scholarships will be […]

The Government has announced plans to strengthen the Charity Commission’s powers to close down charities that promote extremism and protect the vast majority of the sector delivering positive work. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has asked officials to work with the regulator to speed up the process for investigating charities suspected of engaging in extremist behaviour, […]

Today I want to start by telling you about a child with an inspiring story. His name is Joshua – and he’s a happy boy from Brighton. At age five Joshua was diagnosed with Autism. In his own words, it’s a part of him, but not what defines him. Now his first experience of school wasn’t great. The school wasn’t set up to meet […]

Colleagues, let me first begin by expressing the United Kingdom’s deep concern at the intensification of the Taliban’s repression. We are appalled by the continued restrictions imposed on the women and girls of Afghanistan, including the ban preventing Afghan women from accessing UN spaces. Millions are being systematically excluded from society. As we heard from […]

Frankfort, Kentucky – Today, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman joined the Kentucky Commission on Women (KCW) and officials from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) to release a new report on the status of women’s health in Kentucky. “As we celebrate Women’s History Month, there is no better time to assess the status of […]

Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his bold America First economic policies have unleashed an unprecedented wave of private-sector investment. Companies worldwide are racing to onshore production, strengthen domestic supply chains, and build the future here at home — delivering trillions of dollars in new investments and cementing U.S. dominance in manufacturing, AI, energy, and […]

United Nations – New York, (9th March 2026) — Ms. Sasha Lloyd, Crown Counsel II at the Attorney General’s Chambers of Saint Kitts and Nevis, has been awarded the prestigious Italy–AOSIS Fellowship for 2026, becoming the first national from the Federation to receive this distinction. A native of Nevis, Ms. Lloyd is one of ten […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (March 9, 2026) Young people in Nevis with an interest in the health sciences are being encouraged to apply for the annual Nevis Island Administration (NIA) and Medical University of the Americas (MUA) scholarship programme, which offers an opportunity to pursue higher education without the significant financial burden often associated with university […]

NASSAU, Bahamas, Mar 9, CMC – The former chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, Dr. June Soomer, is urging Caribbean countries to intensify their efforts for reparatory justice, noting that sustainable development cannot occur without confronting the legacies of slavery and colonialism. Reparatory justice is not a recent movement. […]

Charlestown, Nevis — March 9, 2026 — Sixth Form students representing Team Nevis are preparing to welcome their regional counterparts as the island hosts the 54th Annual Leeward Islands Debating Competition, scheduled for March 11–16, 2026. The regional event will bring together talented young debaters from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Maarten, and St. […]

“Giving may take many forms, such as investing in girls’ education, mentoring, promoting equal pay, recognising the value of unpaid care work, supporting women-owned businesses, and challenging the socio-cultural gender norms that influence how boys and girls are raised, when those norms limit opportunities.” On International Women’s Day, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) celebrates the contributions […]

The India national cricket team delivered a commanding performance to defeat the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on March 8. Playing before a massive crowd at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, produced a dominant all-round display to secure […]

THE VALLEY, Anguilla, Mar 6, CMC – Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson Hodge, has underscored the critical role of The University of the West Indies (UWI) in shaping national and regional development . “The decisions taken in this forum affect national capacity, regional competitiveness and the future,” she told the UWI’s biennial Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 7, CMC The opposition People’s National Party’s (PNP) spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans. Dr Alfred Dawes Dawes, in an interview on Irie FM pointed to the significant work which has been carried out by […]

Kim Boodram (Trinidad Express) – The Opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) stormed out of the Parliament yesterday following the defeat of its private members motion to hold the Government accountable for rising unemployment. Outrage broke out in the Red House, Port of Spain, as House Speaker Jagdeo Singh was proceeding to put the motion to […]

Source : Erasmus Williams FB LONDON, ENGLAND – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA) has teamed up with Cole Palmer of Chelsea F.C. and the England national football team to launch a marketing campaign aimed at boosting the island’s profile and reaching wider audiences. As part of the partnership, travel agents will have the opportunity […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (06 March 2026) — A high-level delegation from St. Kitts successfully concluded a targeted airlift expansion mission at Routes Americas 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The mission focused on securing new flight frequencies and optimising existing carrier partnerships to ensure that St. Kitts remained a competitive, high-access destination in the global […]

Cape Coast, Ghana (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, visited the historic Cape Coast Castle on Thursday, March 05, during a stop in Ghana’s Central Region as part of his Official State Visit to the Republic of Ghana. The guided tour of the centuries-old fortress offered a solemn […]

Accra, Ghana (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, was honoured as a Special Guest during the Republic of Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary celebrations held at Jubilee House, in Accra on Friday, March 06, 2026, marking the final engagement of his Official State Visit to the West African nation. […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS- Final engineering designs for the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion are nearing completion, signalling a transformative step in the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) strategy to increase airlift and elevate the island’s tourism industry. Providing an update during his February 24 monthly press conference, Premier of Nevis and Minister of Tourism, the […]

OECS MEDIA RELEASE The 10th Annual Meeting of Statisticians was concluded on November 25th, 2025, following two days of focused dialogue and collaboration. Hosted by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), […]

Nashville, TN — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is offering a free two-day forestry camp for middle school students in West Tennessee on April 1-2, 2026. “One way to inspire young people to become the future caretakers of our state’s forests is to provide immersive experiences to explore the world of forestry,” […]

The White House today released “President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America,” outlining the Administration’s priorities for ensuring that America remains unrivaled in cyberspace. It calls for unprecedented coordination across government and the private sector to invest in the best technologies and continue world-class innovation, and to make the most of America’s cyber capabilities for both […]

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—A delegation from the St. Kitts Tourism Authority represented the country at Routes America 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as part of the airlift expansion strategy targeting new flights and increased frequency. The delegation included Tivanna Wharton, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism; Kelly Fontenelle, CEO […]

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Friday, March 06, 2026:​ Over 100 supervisors from the public and private early childhood centers within St. Kitts congregated at the CUNA Conference Center on Friday, March 6, to engage in a day of professional development hosted by the Early Childhood Development Unit guided by the theme: Serving with Heart, Growing with […]