Anticipation is rising in St. Kitts and Nevis as organisers prepare for the 28th staging of the St. Kitts Music Festival, unveiling a wide ranging cast of performers expected to headline the 2026 edition. This year’s programme brings together an extensive mix of regional and international acts, including Fantasia, Machel Montano, Mavado, Beres Hammond, Masicka, […]
Caribbean Women Confront Pelvic Health Stigma For generations, many women across the Caribbean and its diaspora have quietly managed issues linked to pelvic health, often accepting discomfort as routine rather than a signal to seek care. Concerns such as urinary leakage after childbirth, persistent pelvic pain, and digestive irregularities have frequently been minimised, discussed in […]
Historic OECS Flight Connects Caribbean to Africa In a landmark achievement for South-South cooperation and regional integration, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) proudly supports the first-ever large-scale commercial charter flight originating from the Caribbean directly to the African continent, organised by Aquarian Consult Limited. On March 21, 2026, this historic flight departed from […]
A fresh look at CARICOM–U.S. ties The meeting between Caribbean leaders and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the 50th Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government in St. Kitts may ultimately prove more important than the brief joint statement that followed it. On the surface, the language was diplomatic and measured. Officials described […]
St. Kitts PM signals push to address falling birth rates Prime Minister Terrance Drew has announced plans to take a policy submission to Cabinet aimed at reversing declining birth rates in St. Kitts and Nevis, framing the issue as central to the country’s long-term social and economic stability. In a brief social media post this […]
Thousands face crisis over Caribbean passports A growing number of UAE residents who acquired second citizenships through Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes now face uncertain futures. These individuals, many from India, South Asia, and the Middle East, spent between $115,000 and $330,000 on passports from countries like Dominica, Saint Lucia, and Saint Kitts and […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis launches Electronic Travel Authorization for visitors Travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis is getting a digital upgrade. The twin-island nation has officially launched an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, aimed at modernizing its border process, improving security, and enhancing the arrival experience for international visitors. Beginning this week, all foreign travelers […]
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Gustavia, St. Barthélemy, just after midnight on Saturday, March 29, 2025. According to the information by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the tremors of the quake were felt at 12:53 am local time. The reports also confirmed that another 4.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded 14 km from Cul de […]
by Stephen Weir Forget swimming the English Channel. The Nevis to St. Kitts Cross-Channel Swim is a challenging yet rewarding experience, offering participants the chance to cross the scenic Caribbean waters between the sister islands of Nevis and St. Kitts. Celebrating its 24th anniversary at the end of the month, the event has grown into […]
St Vincent & Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has strongly criticized the construction of a lavish official residence for the Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), which is set to cost EC$22 million. The project was revealed to Gonsalves by Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves, who shared the information in his role as a […]
