NRP rally makes noise but little impact
The NRP held a protest in Charlestown this afternoon, focusing on land ownership, transparency, and accountability in government. The event featured speeches from party leaders and other senior figures.
Turnout was modest, with the crowd largely made up of NRP’s core base. While the gathering showed the party’s ability to mobilise loyalists, analysts said it fell short of signalling wider momentum and observers questioned whether their message could resonate beyond existing supporters
New Leadership Course Launched for Civil Service
The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has launched the CFBC–Jenkins Ltd Executive Leadership in the Civil Service Course, a 12-week training programme aimed at building stronger leadership capacity across ministries and departments.
The course, which began today at Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC), is designed for permanent secretaries and directors, equipping them with the tools to lead strategically and with agility.
Holder’s Heroics Keep Patriots Alive, Royals Knocked Out
Jason Holder delivered one of the most dramatic all-round performances of CPL 2025, guiding the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a nail-biting one-run victory over the Barbados Royals on Tuesday night. The result kept Patriots’ playoff dreams alive and officially ended the Royals’ campaign.
With the bat, Holder steadied the innings after an early wobble. Coming in at 62 for 4, he struck an unbeaten 53, combining with Navin Bidaisee (30 off 23) in a vital sixth-wicket stand worth 74 runs. Their late acceleration pushed the total to 150 for 7, a score that looked competitive but far from safe.
Our land, our future, our voice? NRP takes to the streets later today
The Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) will later today stage a Peaceful Protest and Rally in Charlestown, beginning at 3pm at D.R. Walwyn Plaza and running until 6pm. Branded under the slogan “Protect what’s ours”, the event promises speeches from NRP leaders, paraphernalia giveaways, a meet-and-greet with representatives, and even a performance of the tongue-in-cheek track “A wah coulda cause this?!”
Police Seize Guns and Ammo in Saddlers Raid
Officers from the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force recovered two illegal firearms during a search operation in Saddlers on September 9. The discovery included a Mac-10 with one magazine and five rounds of .380 ammunition, along with a second firearm found in another bag. That weapon was seized with two magazines, one containing six rounds of .45 ammunition, and fifteen additional rounds.
New Faces, Fresh Start at Nevis Sixth Form College
The new academic year kicked off with energy and expectation as 52 students stepped through the gates of Nevis Sixth Form College on Wednesday, ready to begin their tertiary journey. They joined 59 returning Year Two students, filling classrooms with fresh ambition and plenty of nerves.
Debate Continues Over Special Sustainable Zone in Nevis
The recently introduced Special Sustainable Zone legislation continues to draw debate, with critics raising concerns about land acquisition, the rights of local citizens, and the wider impact on communities. Speaking on the On Point programme, Hon Alexis Jeffers, Special Advisor to the Office of the Premier on Investment Matters, defended the Concerned Citizens Movement-led Nevis Island Administration (NIA), accusing the opposition Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) of resisting every major project advanced by the government.
Sustainability or Nothing
Premier Mark Brantley returned to the Global Indian Network this week, greeting the audience warmly before laying out a stark message: for Nevis, sustainability is not a choice, it is survival. He spoke at length about the island’s new sustainable economic free zone, stressing that developers are no longer being waved through with vague promises.
SKN Name Pop Up Again in Global $37M Crypto Scam
A California man just get 51 months in federal prison after helping run one serious money-wash operation — and guess who get call up in the papers again? St Kitts and Nevis. US prosecutors say 39-year-old Shengsheng He move nearly $37 million stolen from victims into offshore accounts and crypto wallets tied to scam centres in Cambodia. He co-own one company in the Bahamas — Axis Digital Limited — that push more than $36.9 million through Deltec Bank before flipping it into Tether (USDT). From there, Cambodian fraudsters spread the cash around like wildfire.
UK Coaches Inspire SKN Youth at Football Camp
SKN has once again shown how the power of sport can change lives, as football coaching students from the University of Wolverhampton spent two weeks helping to guide hundreds of young people towards brighter futures The group of seven coaches took part in the third annual Crime Intervention Football Camp, where they worked with more than 330 children every single day. The camp, which blends sport with personal development, is designed to keep young people away from crime while boosting confidence, teamwork and leadership skills.
2 Patriots Players and CPL Official Caught in Armed Robbery Drama in Barbados
A late-night food stop turned frightening for two St Kitts & Nevis Patriots cricketers and a CPL official after they were robbed at gunpoint outside a Fontabelle eatery in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The incident unfolded around 2:50 a.m. when the group, fresh from a private event, pulled up to grab food on their way back to their hotel. According to police reports, an armed man confronted them, snatching a piece of jewellery during the hold-up. But in the heat of a tussle, the gun slipped from the attacker’s grasp and was later recovered by the Barbados Police Service.
Former Governor General Sir Edmund Lawrence Dies at 93
Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence, GCMG, OBE, CSM, JP, former Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis and one of the nation’s most accomplished figures in finance and public life, has died at the age of 93. Born on 14 February 1932, Sir Edmund dedicated his life to education, banking, and national development. After teaching in elementary schools in the early 1950s, he pursued a degree in Economics at the University of London, graduating in 1966. He went on to lecture at Walbrook College in London before returning home to St. Kitts.
SKN Passports Caught Up in Turkey’s Private Jet Asylum Scam
Saint Kitts and Nevis just got name-dropped in one messy international trafficking scandal and it is not a good look 👀Back in 2021, nine Iraqi nationals hopped on a private jet out of Istanbul, rolling up like they were some high-level diplomatic delegation. The passports they were flashing? Saint Kitts and Nevis diplomatic passports. Fake, of course — but the documents were convincing enough to get them straight into Italy, where they all claimed asylum like it was business as usual.
Drew Co-Chairs Africa–CARICOM Summit
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew, has co-chaired the 2nd Africa–CARICOM Summit alongside H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola. The high-level meeting brought together leaders from Africa and the Caribbean to strengthen bonds and advance a shared agenda of unity, justice and sustainable development.
Premier Thanks Mandarin Teacher for Transforming Language Education
Premier Mark Brantley has paid tribute to Ms Chen, a Mandarin teacher from Taiwan whose five-year posting in Nevis has left a lasting impact on the island’s education system. Arriving at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ms Chen joined the Ministry of Education after a mandatory quarantine period and went on to guide four graduating classes of students, some as young as eight, through official certification in Mandarin.
Patriots Pull Off Last-Over Thriller to Stay Alive
SKN are not done yet. In a high-pressure CPL clash, the Patriots snatched a dramatic five-run win over Guyana Amazon Warriors to keep their season alive, thanks to a calm final over from Naseem Shah.
SKN at Centre of Caribbean Crime Surge
The Caribbean’s homicide crisis is making headlines again, and this time St Kitts and Nevis is at the centre of the conversation.
Fresh data shows the twin-island nation recording a homicide rate of 59.8 per 100,000 people in 2024 – the second highest in the region, behind only Turks and Caicos, which tops the list with a staggering 103.1.
Taiwan Boosts SKN’s COP30 Mission
Saint Kitts and Nevis is gearing up for the big stage at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, and the island just secured a major show of support from one of its most loyal partners — the Republic of China (Taiwan).
PM Drew Bigs Up Project LEAD Interns With Special Luncheon
The first-ever round of Project LEAD has wrapped up, and Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew marked the occasion in style — by hosting the seven interns for a celebratory luncheon.
EXCLUSIVE: Destiny Website Goes Live - Nevis Future Looking Bright
Big news drop, family — the official website for Destiny, a sustainable family resort community planned for South Nevis, is now live and giving us the clearest picture yet of what’s on the horizon. And if the site is anything to go by, this project is aiming to be more than just hotels and concrete — it’s pitching itself as the future of jobs, tourism, and sustainable living on the island.