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The Department of Sports unequivocally rejects the circulation of fabricated claims suggesting that athletes or SKN Athletics were denied access to the Kim Collins Athletics Stadium. All national sporting facilities fall under the management and supervision of the Department of Sports, and the procedures governing their use remain consistent, transparent, and well established. Event promoters are required to submit written requests for access to facilities at least two weeks in advance. Upon approval, an official permission letter is issued when applying to host an event. Prior to the day of any activity there is constant communication between the Department of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 05, 2025 (SKNIS): The newest members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force got a pep talk from Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Friday, December 05, 2025, as they prepare to embark on a new career path. The meeting, at the Police Training Complex in Ponds Pasture, featured four Island Constables and nine Traffic Wardens. Both the Island Constables and Traffic Wardens have completed their training. The gathering also included twenty-six men and women police recruits. The recruits will begin training in early 2026. Prime Minister Drew, who holds the portfolio…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (5th December 2025) –The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, hosted a productive meeting with the Director General/CEO of the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), The Right Honourable Yusuf Buba Yakub, to strengthen existing cooperation and explore new avenues for regional partnership. The Minister specifically conveyed his profound gratitude to the NTAC for the upcoming deployment of 18 Nigerian experts to Saint Kitts and Nevis. These professionals are expected to provide support in the education and health sectors, significantly contributing to capacity building and…

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted the Crochet for a Cause: Ridge to Reef project on Thursday 27 November at the NEMA Conference Room in Basseterre and continued the programme on Saturday 29 November at the Nevis Disaster Management Department in Charlestown. Forty participants created more than one hundred crocheted replicas of the marine environment for environmental awareness and conservation. The project is designed to help communities understand how planet protection connects with culture, creativity, and livelihoods. It brings together the Orange Economy, which focuses on creative work and the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 04, 2025 (SKNIS): Students at the Washington Archibald High School (WAHS) learnt more about issues related to disability and the rights of persons with a disability on Monday, December 01, during a special segment at the final Assembly of 2025. Disability Rights Consultant, Kerryann Ifill of Barbados, addressed the gathering, sharing key information such as the definition of disability, how to interact with individuals with a disability, and ways to avoid discrimination against such. Ms. Ifill, who lost her sight at five years old, shared personal experiences of overcoming challenges and discrimination to graduate from the University of the…

The Ministry of Education is currently accepting applications for the following post of Director of the St. Kits Spectrum Services Centre. Click link below for details:

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Tuesday, December 02, 2025: A two-day workshop was attended by fourteen (14) educators, focusing on building their skills in employing inclusive strategies tailored for students who are blind and visually impaired. The workshop, of a larger four-day event hosted by the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Aging and Disabilities took place at the ICT Center’s Large Training room on Tuesday, December 02 and Wednesday, December 03. Mrs. Marecia Browne, Coordinator, Disabilities Services in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Aging and Disabilities outlined the need for the workshop. “We felt it was necessary because we are moving towards an…

St. Kitts and Nevis, December 03, 2025 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has reached a major milestone with the official accreditation of its Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratories to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. The accreditation affirms that the Bureau’s laboratory operations now meet internationally recognised requirements for technical competence, accuracy, and reliability—particularly in areas essential to public health and safety such as food testing, water quality monitoring, and product certification. With ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, the SKNBS laboratories are now positioned among globally recognised testing facilities. This achievement means that test results produced in St. Kitts and…

We strongly condemn the behavior depicted in the video circulatingfrom our Ferry Terminal. Such actions have no place in our publicspaces and do not reflect the moral and spiritual values of St. Kitts andNevis. As a nation rooted in Christian principles, we are called to upholddecency, self-respect, and respect for others. Public conduct shouldhonor God, protect our children, and preserve the dignity of ourcommunities. We therefore urge all citizens to conduct themselvesresponsibly and, in a manner, befitting our faith-based heritage.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 1, 2025 – In line with its commitment to managing plastic waste, the Department of Environment hosted its Annual Coastal Clean-up on Friday, November 28. This initiative reinforces the message conveyed earlier in the week at the National Recycling School Competition Award Ceremony: achieving a Sustainable Island State is only possible with the active participation of our youth. This vision aligns with the National Coastal Clean-up, which partners with secondary schools every year to promote coastal and marine conservation through hands-on engagement. Five schools participated this year: Washington Archibald Secondary, Cayon Secondary, Denzil Llewellyn Douglas Secondary,…