Tuesday’s (January 30, 2024) visit of the Icon of the Seas to St. Kitts and Nevis, the first revenue-generating stop of the cruise ship’s maiden voyage, stands as a testament to the success of the government’s aggressive strategy to market the destination. The Icon of the Seas is the newest vessel of the Royal Caribbean […]
(SKNIS) In an exceptional milestone for its cruise tourism sector, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis became the prestigious first stop for the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Part of the esteemed Royal Caribbean Fleet, the Icon of the Seas chose St. Kitts and Nevis as […]
The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS), as of January 25th, 2024, is now internationally accredited ISO17025 in Air Quality. This is not only the first laboratory in the Federation to receive this prestigious International Accreditation but also the first Air Quality lab to be accredited in the Caribbean and the Western Hemisphere. […]
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, expressed pleasure with the ongoing construction of the model smart homes in Conaree and Taylor’s. The prime minister recently toured the site and spoke with the contractors building the homes. On the January 24th edition of InFocus, Dr. Drew said that he was […]
The Dieppe Bay Police Station, after undergoing necessary repairs and refurbishments, has reopened and resumed operations, marking a significant milestone in law enforcement’s capabilities in serving the community. The station was temporarily closed for urgent repairs in the last quarter of 2022. During this period, its operations were shifted to the Tabernacle Police Station, ensuring […]
The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, recently conducted an extensive tour of the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital to inspect the significant renovation works currently underway. During his visit, Prime Minister Drew observed the progress of the renovations in various parts of the hospital, including the revamping of the […]
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has taken a significant step in supporting the healthcare system of St. Kitts and Nevis by donating an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Machine to the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF). This vital contribution, made on January 25, will greatly improve the hospital’s ability to diagnose and manage neurological and mental […]
The Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, Her Excellency Mutryce Williams today signed a Joint Communiqué to establish diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in New York.
Water from the newly discovered well in Cayon, St. Kitts is expected to flow into the main system next month, bringing relief to the residents of Cayon and surrounding communities, who have endured water shortages for many years. On the January 24, 2024, edition of InFocus, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, noted that […]
The Rt Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas held a high-level virtual dialogue with Dr. Rustum Southwell, the Chancellor of Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada on the 23rd of January 2024. The meeting built on previous encounters undertaken by the St. Kitts and Nevis High Commission as the Government secures strategic partnerships for building a Sustainable Island […]
St. Kitts was once known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies for its domination of 18th- century colonial battles. How the island rose to become the world’s leader in sugarcane cultivation, an inspiration for the industrial revolution in the process.
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