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Mary Shelford Reps St. Kitts at Tourism Youth Congress

BASSETERRE – Mary Ann Shelford, St. Kitts’ Junior Minister of Tourism, is proudly representing her nation at the 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, a flagship event of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) held during the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) at the Hilton Barbados Resort. On Thursday, October 2, Shelford joins 15 other young advocates from across the Caribbean to share innovative ideas and perspectives on the f…Basseterre · Basseterre Read Article

Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence Buried with Full Military Honours Following State Funeral Service

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 2, 2025 – Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis paid their last respects to their Third Governor-General, Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence, KCMG, GCMG, OBE, CSM, J.P., on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Sir Edmund, who died on September 7, was accorded a State Funeral with full military honours. The day was declared a public half-holiday, and flags were flown at half-mast across the Federation in honour of his vast contributions …Basseterre · Basseterre See the Story

New SKTA Chair Attends CTO Conference

BASSETERRE: Judith Rawlins-Paul, Chair of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, is currently representing the destination at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place in Barbados. This prestigious regional event brings together government leaders, industry professionals, influencers, and stakeholders to address critical issues shaping the future of Caribbean Tourism. Under the theme, “𝘙𝘦𝘪𝘮…Basseterre · Basseterre Read Article

CHAOS AND CRISIS: AGRICULTURE MINISTRY COLLAPSES UNDER POOR LEADERSHIP – FARMERS LEFT WITHOUT ESSENTIAL INPUTS

Farmers Outraged as Inputs Vanish, Import Blocks Intensify, and Minister Duggins Gambles Away Food Security with African Surplus Scheme BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (SKN Times): The Ministry of Agriculture, under the direction of Minister Samal Duggins, is facing a firestorm of criticism as the agricultural sector spirals deeper into chaos. Farmers are sounding the alarm over chronic shortages of fertilizers and insecticides—inputs critical to food pro…Basseterre · Basseterre Read Article

POLICE FAITH IN COP SUTTON COLLAPSES-Rank-and-file slam Commissioner for failing to defend police independence

. Rank-and-file accuse top brass of weakness as leadership crisis deepens inside the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Times Caribbean Commentary) — The already fragile morale of the police force has taken another punishing blow as the Ministry of National Security presses ahead with its controversial decision to place the Fire and Rescue Services inside the newly completed Traffic Department building. The fallo…Basseterre · Basseterre Read Article

WORKERS FIRED, FACES PLASTERED: ASTAPHAN SLAMS “NAME AND SHAME” JUSTICE IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS

Ex-Minister Demands Fairness for the Vulnerable and Accountability for the Powerful BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Times Caribbean Investigates) — The firing of several female workers for alleged theft and the subsequent posting of their photos on social media has sparked a national debate on justice, fairness, and the treatment of the most vulnerable in the Federation. Now, former Minister of National Security and social activist Attorney G.A. Dwyer As…Justice · Basseterre Read Article

NO-FLY BLACKLIST SCANDAL ERUPTS-PM Drew Administration quietly settles alleged lawsuit after shocking claims of illegal blacklist practices at St. Kitts RLB airport.

SUB HEADLINE: BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Times Caribbean Investigates) — A shadow of controversy now hangs over the Federation’s airport security operations following explosive claims of corruption that have cost the government tens of thousands of dollars in a quietly settled lawsuit. At the center of the scandal are allegations that travelers have been illegally placed on a “no-fly list” at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts…Corruption · Basseterre Read Article

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE CONSTITUENCY BOUNDARIES COMMISSION IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS?

Part I – By Amicus Jr BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – September 30, 2025 — Something is dangerously amiss in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, and the silence is deafening. For nearly 16 months, a body central to the health of our democracy — the Constituency Boundaries Commission — has functioned in shadows, leaving the electorate in the dark, the Constitution sidelined, and the principle of “one man, one vote” trampled underfoot. The Appointment …Basseterre · Basseterre Read Article

National Assembly Meets On Monday

BASSETERRE: The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, October 06, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. One Bill will receive its first reading during the sitting. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Prime …Basseterre · Basseterre Read Article

Judith Rawlins-Paul Replaces Ermelin Sebastian-Duggins as New St. Kitts Tourism Authority Chairperson

Basseterre, St. Kitts – October 1, 2025 (SKN Times) — The winds of change are sweeping through the island’s tourism leadership as Judith Rawlins-Paul has officially replaced Mrs. Ermelin Sebastian-Duggins as Chairperson of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. The confirmation came today during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Board of Directors meeting, where Rawlins-Paul attended her first session as the Federation’s newly appointed Chair…Basseterre · Basseterre Read Article

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Mary Shelford Reps St. Kitts at Tourism Youth Congress

Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence Buried with Full Military Honours Following State Funeral Service

New SKTA Chair Attends CTO Conference

CHAOS AND CRISIS: AGRICULTURE MINISTRY COLLAPSES UNDER POOR LEADERSHIP – FARMERS LEFT WITHOUT ESSENTIAL INPUTS

POLICE FAITH IN COP SUTTON COLLAPSES-Rank-and-file slam Commissioner for failing to defend police independence

WORKERS FIRED, FACES PLASTERED: ASTAPHAN SLAMS “NAME AND SHAME” JUSTICE IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS

NO-FLY BLACKLIST SCANDAL ERUPTS-PM Drew Administration quietly settles alleged lawsuit after shocking claims of illegal blacklist practices at St. Kitts RLB airport.

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE CONSTITUENCY BOUNDARIES COMMISSION IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS?

National Assembly Meets On Monday

Judith Rawlins-Paul Replaces Ermelin Sebastian-Duggins as New St. Kitts Tourism Authority Chairperson

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Mary Shelford Reps St. Kitts at Tourism Youth Congress

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New SKTA Chair Attends CTO Conference

CHAOS AND CRISIS: AGRICULTURE MINISTRY COLLAPSES UNDER POOR LEADERSHIP – FARMERS LEFT WITHOUT ESSENTIAL INPUTS

POLICE FAITH IN COP SUTTON COLLAPSES-Rank-and-file slam Commissioner for failing to defend police independence

WORKERS FIRED, FACES PLASTERED: ASTAPHAN SLAMS “NAME AND SHAME” JUSTICE IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS

NO-FLY BLACKLIST SCANDAL ERUPTS-PM Drew Administration quietly settles alleged lawsuit after shocking claims of illegal blacklist practices at St. Kitts RLB airport.

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE CONSTITUENCY BOUNDARIES COMMISSION IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS?

National Assembly Meets On Monday

Judith Rawlins-Paul Replaces Ermelin Sebastian-Duggins as New St. Kitts Tourism Authority Chairperson