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 […]
Police in St. Kitts and Nevis confirmed the discovery of a boat containing at least 15 dead bodies off the coast of Nevis last Thursday. Authorities have launched an investigation and are collaborating with international organizations to determine the origin of the individuals and their final destination. The discovery came after local police responded to […]
A prosecutor in St Kitts-Nevis, Shantrice Dorset, has been charged with aiding a murder suspect in fleeing the country to avoid capture. Dorset, who served as a Crown Counsel, faces six charges related to her alleged assistance in helping Khyron Philip, the main suspect in the murder of 29-year-old Akeem Archibald. Archibald was shot with […]
The prime ministers of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Kitts and Nevis are advocating for Taiwan’s inclusion in international discussions. During their remarks at the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves and Dr. Terrance Drew highlighted that Taiwan’s lack of representation contradicts the UN’s core principles. Gonsalves emphasized the […]
St. Kitts and Nevis has garnered significant attention through a notable endorsement from American Express Travel. The dual-island nation has been featured on American Express Travel’s esteemed 2024 Trending Destinations: Off the Beaten Path list. This recognition highlights St. Kitts and Nevis as one of the top 10 emerging global destinations and the only Caribbean […]