A viral open letter now circulating across Nevis and the diaspora is being praised as a turning point — a clear and confident call for unity, innovation, and growth. Written in a calm, reflective tone, the message urges Nevisians to look beyond fear and politics, and to step boldly into a future of progress and opportunity.

The letter celebrates Nevis’ long history of resilience — from weathering economic hardship to standing tall through the pandemic — and calls for that same courage to now be used to drive development. It challenges the island to think bigger, to dream wider, and to embrace transformational projects that can lift Nevis to new heights while keeping its unique spirit intact.

The British Virgin Islands will head to DEMA 2025 in Orlando to highlight its exceptional scuba diving offerings and rich underwater heritage, reinforcing its place among the Caribbean’s premier adventure destinations.

The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots dug deep to earn a narrow five-run win over the Guyana Amazon Warriors, thanks to a commanding 85 from Mohammad Rizwan and a steady final over from Naseem Shah. With the play-off race edging tighter, this win injects fresh hope into the Patriots’ campaign.

Big legal drama finally cool down this week as the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal overturn the jailing of James Simpson, Acting CEO and Director of Bank of Nevis International (BONI).

Simpson had been sent to His Majesty’s Prison in Basseterre for seven days earlier this year after a Nevis High Court judge, Justice Patrick Thompson Jr, ruled that he failed to obey a court order to pay more than US$3 million into the court. But the Appeal Court say the whole thing was handled wrong.

The streets of Combermere fill with faith and purpose this week as officers from the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force (District C – Nevis) joined hands with the Combermere Methodist Church for an emotional anti-violence march.

Following two recent gun-related incidents in the area, the show of solidarity sent one clear message — enough is enough.

Big international story buss this week and St Kitts and Nevis get call name right in the middle. Global anti corruption investigators at OCCRP expose that sanctioned Iranian banker Ali Ansari own a massive luxury mansion in London worth over £33 million. That is roughly 52 million US dollars when he buy it.

UK authorities recently slap sanctions on him for allegedly helping finance Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. He deny the claims and call it political. But here is where it get real close to home.

Well, well — looks like one tea bag cause big trouble this week. The Bureau of Standards just issue a mandatory national recall for a product called Milonga – Cannabis Infused Tea: Yerba Mate (and yes, that’s all flavours).

Turns out the tea label boldly say it contain 10mg of THC, which is the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis — and in St Kitts and Nevis, that’s a big no-no. THC still classified as a Class A controlled drug under local law, meaning you can’t sell, trade or distribute it in any form.

The Destiny debate gone viral — everybody talking, from Charlestown to Facebook — but one thing clear: Nevis ready to talk progress.

That Dwyer Astaphan video making the rounds had plenty big words about “constitutions” and “separate states”, but most Nevisians see it for what it is — a man sharing his view, while the rest of the island focused on building its future.

Nevis’ growing reputation as a world-class culinary destination has just been given a major boost — the island is featured in Forbes magazine’s latest travel story, “Inside the Caribbean Food Festivals Elevating the Region’s Culinary Profile – and How to Visit.”

The article highlights the Nevis Mango Festival as one of the Caribbean’s standout food events, celebrating the island’s unique blend of flavour, culture and creativity. From mango-inspired dishes to live cooking demonstrations and island-style entertainment, the festival continues to cement Nevis’ status as a must-visit destination for food lovers.

Police in St Kitts have launched an investigation into an armed robbery that took place in Newtown during the early hours of Saturday, November 1.

According to reports, Ronnie Barriteau of Bird Rock was walking near George and Douglas Streets between 5 and 6 a.m. when a masked man armed with a gun confronted him and demanded his belongings. Barriteau handed over his valuables, and the suspect fled the scene on foot.

Now hear this — St Kitts and Nevis name get call up in a big UK newspaper story after British tax officials start digging into a set of films linked to one producer, Alan Latham. Turns out, one of them — Christmas in Paradise, starring Elizabeth Hurley and Kelsey Grammer — was filmed right here in Nevis.

The movie, remember, was part of a deal to shine a light on the Federation, showing off the beauty of Nevis and promoting the twin islands to the world. But now back in London, the production companies behind it catching serious heat over how they handled millions in taxpayer funding.

Premier Mark Brantley has paid tribute to His Excellency David Rivero Pérez, the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to St Kitts and Nevis, thanking him for his years of friendship, partnership, and commitment to the people of Nevis.

Ambassador Pérez, who is completing his four-year tenure in the Federation, made a farewell courtesy visit to the Premier’s office before returning to Havana. He was joined by Counselor Ivón Tomé for the occasion.

Premier Mark Brantley continues to fly the flag for St Kitts and Nevis abroad, using every international platform to deepen diplomatic and economic ties.

While in the United States on a speaking engagement, Brantley met with Congressman Brian Mast, who serves as Chair of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee — one of the most influential bodies in shaping America’s foreign policy and international relations.

The St Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) has spoken out strongly against the violent altercation that broke out during the Presidents Cup match between S.L. Horsfords St Paul’s United FC and Rams Village Superstars FC on Sunday, which forced the game to end prematurely at halftime.

In a statement issued on Sunday night, the SKNFA expressed “deep regret” over the incident, calling it wholly unacceptable and a direct contradiction to the values of respect, discipline and fair play that the Association stands for.

The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has notched another major win for regional food security with the successful shipment of 500 day-old chicks from the Bayfords Layer Chicken Hatchery to St Eustatius (Statia) on Monday, October 27.

The milestone marks the first regional export from the state-of-the-art hatchery, which was commissioned less than a year ago at the Bayfords Livestock Centre of Excellence. The project is part of a wider push to position St Kitts and Nevis as a leader in agricultural innovation and sustainability across the Caribbean.

The world’s largest floating book fair has sailed into Basseterre, bringing a sea of stories and inspiration with it. The Logos Hope, a massive ship dedicated to spreading knowledge and cultural exchange, docked at Port Zante on Thursday morning to a warm St Kitts welcome.

An official ceremony held onboard marked the vessel’s arrival, attended by Governor-General Dame Marcella Liburd, who joined the ship’s captain and director in officially cutting the ribbon to open the fair.

The conversation around Nevis’ proposed Destiny South Coast Project rolled on into the evening, as contractors, truckers, and heavy equipment owners gathered for another lively stakeholder consultation — a session described by many as yet another example of open, transparent leadership in action.

Coming just hours after a spirited exchange with Sixth Form students earlier in the day, the meeting brought together key figures from the island’s construction and transport sectors for a frank discussion about the project’s scope, opportunities, and potential impact.

The dialogue around Nevis’ proposed Destiny Project moved into the classroom today as members of the island’s leadership met with students from the Nevis Sixth Form College for a frank and energetic exchange on the future of the island’s South Coast.

The discussion formed part of the ongoing public consultations on the multi-billion-dollar Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ), which aims to transform underdeveloped areas into a model of sustainable growth, environmental stewardship, and opportunity for locals.

Basseterre is looking ahead with cautious optimism as new figures project steady growth for St Kitts and Nevis in 2026, setting a stable foundation for long-term expansion across key sectors.

Speaking at the Budget 2026 National Forum on Wednesday, Acting Financial Secretary Carlton Pogson outlined a forecast of 1.1 percent growth for the end of fiscal year 2025 — a sign, he said, that the Federation’s economy is now “stabilising after the post-pandemic surge” and returning to more sustainable levels of activity.

Charlestown was buzzing on Tuesday as members of Nevis’ leadership team held a special press conference with journalists from across St Kitts and Nevis to discuss the proposed Destiny Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ) — the major development earmarked for the island’s south coast.

The media engagement, described by attendees as one of the most open and detailed discussions to date, gave reporters the chance to ask direct, unfiltered questions about every aspect of the project — from investor background checks to environmental safeguards and profit-sharing commitments.