Prime Minister Drew addressing the new police recruits, island constables and traffic wardens. – Advertisement – Basseterre, Saint Kitts – 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. Prime Minister Drew addressing the new police recruits, island constables and traffic wardens. 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 for National Security, thanked the individuals for their willingness to serve the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis. “Your task in the organisation is critically...

– Advertisement – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has confirmed that an investigation is underway following the circulation of a disturbing video involving a minor engaged in sexual acts. “We have seen the video circulating, and it is absolutely unacceptable,” the Police said in a statement. “Our Special Victims Unit has opened an immediate investigation. If you have any information, please come forward. Every detail helps. Message us here or call the SVU at 662-7077.” The incident has sparked widespread concern and comes on the heels of another viral video showing an individual naked at the Basseterre Ferry Terminal. In response, the RSCNPF issued a strong advisory ahead of the Christmas and Carnival season, warning that public indecency will not be tolerated. The Police reminded the public that such acts are illegal under the Small Charges Act (2017), CAP.4.36, highlighting several relevant offences: Incorrigible Rogues –...

– Advertisement – St. Kitts and Nevis – 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 Sports and Event promoter. At no time did SKN Athletics request or receive permission from the Department of Sports to host the event in question. To ensure clarity, the Department acknowledges receipt of the SKN Athletics-proposed calendar for the period. While the Department...

File photo: Sir Ronald Sanders. – Advertisement – By Sir Ronald Sanders The Caribbean is living through a moment of rising geopolitical tension. As the United States intensifies pressure on the Maduro government in Venezuela, the ripples reach CARICOM shores fast. None of these countries chose this confrontation, yet each of them is forced to navigate its consequences. This is nothing new. Small states always live at the edge of power. But recent events have exposed, with painful clarity, how thin the shield of individual sovereignty becomes when the pressure of great-power politics mounts. Community Tested by High Politics CARICOM has long described itself as a “Community of Sovereign States.” It is a noble phrase, suggesting unity grounded in mutual cooperation. Yet this crisis has shown how fragile that unity becomes when confronted with high politics—especially politics involving the United States, a country on which many CARICOM economies depend. In...

Prime Minister Drew (centre) with honourees who attended the ceremony. – Advertisement – Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Service (SKNFRS) honoured 11 members from among the ranks on Friday, December 12, 2025, for longstanding service and the embodiment of the values of the organisation. Prime Minister Drew (centre) with honourees who attended the ceremony. At an award ceremony at the Solid Waste Management Corporation Conference Room, five employees – Rommel Williams, Leroy Martin, Roosevelt Howe, Kenroy Warner and Ian Henry were honoured for 25 years of dedicated service. Recognised for 20 years of service were Tito Rosmond and Chenelle Bart, while 10-year awards were presented to Vincent Cornelius, Lester Huggins, Berthlyn Jefferson and Javion Smith. Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, addressed the honourees, senior government officials, and fire officers attending the ceremony. He noted that the profession is consistently featured among...

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– Advertisement – Saint Lucia – Over seventy residents in Saint Lucia have been successfully trained in the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Project’s* Fer-de-Lance Safe Handling Workshop series. With support from the Department of Sustainable Development and Division of Forestry and Land Resources of the Government of Saint Lucia, the pilot training series targeted communities where species encounters are prevalent, engaging a wide cross section of community stakeholders in live snake sessions, teaching snake behaviour, identification and safe handling techniques. The Saint Lucia fer-de-lance is an endemic pit viper that is widely feared for its potent venom and frequent encounters in rural communities. The workshop series is part of activities to promote human safety and species survival, while laying the groundwork for research on the potential pharmacological benefits of its venom. The workshop participants were allowed to share their snake encounter experiences, as well as opinions on coexistence for...

– Advertisement – Saint Lucia – With the aim of intensifying efforts to undertake health interventions for screening and preventing of leprosy and other skin neglected tropical diseases, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs will be hosting a series of skin health camps. The purpose of the skin health camp is to provide consultations and treatments for skin diseases such as leprosy and to raise awareness about the importance of skin health. Residents of Anse La Raye and environs are invited to a skin health camp and health fair on Tuesday November 18th and Wednesday November 19th at the Anse La Raye Wellness Centre from 9am to 4pm. This activity will include the services of medical checkup by a doctor for skin conditions, screening and treatment of skin conditions and health education. All of the services will be available at NO COST. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs encourages residents to...

– Advertisement – Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs informs the public that we are in the midst of the flu season, which spans from October to March. This is a period during which infections by respiratory viruses tend to increase. As we enter this high-risk season, the Ministry is urging all residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses. As an island, Saint Lucia is particularly sensitive to viruses circulating internationally. The continuous movement of people across borders means that respiratory illnesses present globally can quickly reach our shores. Because of this, the Ministry of Health remains vigilant in monitoring circulating respiratory viruses to guide our preparedness and response measures. So far, global reports indicate low activity of the COVID-19 virus, but increasing circulation of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the seasonal influenza virus, specifically influenza A subtype H3N2....

– Advertisement – Saint Lucia – On December 1st, we commemorate the 37th observance of World AIDS Day and join the global community in reflecting on the theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.” This theme calls on us to acknowledge the challenges that persist while recommitting to bold, transformative action to end AIDS as a public health threat. Globally, in 2024, an estimated 40.8 million people were living with HIV. There were 1.3 million new infections and 630,000 deaths due to AIDS-related illnesses. While AIDS-related deaths have declined by 54% since 2010, the reality remains sobering: in 2024, someone died every minute from HIV-related causes, including 75,000 children. Yet, hope remains strong as 31.6 million people worldwide accessed life-saving antiretroviral therapy. Here in Saint Lucia, we continue to strengthen our national response. In 2024, 35 new HIV infections were recorded, and to date in 2025, 17 new cases have been documented—figures...