SKN has once again secured its place as the world’s leading citizenship by investment (CBI) programme, taking the top spot in the 2025 CBI Index for the fifth consecutive year.

The annual rankings, published by Professional Wealth Management and widely seen as the global benchmark for investor migration, credited the Federation with bold reforms that have enhanced transparency, strengthened due diligence and improved security. The establishment of a statutory body to oversee the programme was highlighted as a major step forward.

SKN has been named one of the Caribbean’s top retirement destinations, with its stunning natural beauty, tax-friendly environment and affordable cost of living making it an attractive choice for retirees worldwide.

The ranking comes from Global Citizens Solutions, which reviewed climate, safety, healthcare access, community and financial factors to identify the 13 best Caribbean islands to retire. The Federation stood out for combining a relaxed lifestyle with a favourable tax system that includes no income, capital gains, inheritance or wealth taxes.

Premier of Nevis Hon Mark Brantley has doubled down on his vision for the Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ), describing it as one of the boldest and most forward-thinking initiatives ever pursued by the Federation.

Speaking on the “Brown Business” podcast, Brantley positioned the SSZ as a global first – an economic zone that doesn’t just attract investment, but requires developers to put sustainability at the core of their projects.

SKN is celebrating a major milestone in its push towards sustainability, with the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) preparing to export its third container of recycled plastic bricks before the end of 2025.

The achievement was highlighted during a site visit on September 11 by Ambassador Edward Tao of Taiwan, who toured the recycling plant alongside Embassy Secretary Tina Lin, Taiwan Technical Mission Leader Roy Lo and Project Manager Joyce Chang. They were welcomed by SWMC General Manager Nelvin Maynard, who credited Taiwan’s technical expertise for transforming the Federation’s waste management capacity over the past four years.

An 18-year-old student of the Washington Archibald High School was shot and killed late on Saturday night in College Housing, St Kitts, in an incident that has shocked the school community and left family and friends grieving.

Police have identified the victim as Sean Kadim John, a Dominican national whose family hails from Gutter Village in Roseau, Dominica. According to initial reports, John sustained a single gunshot wound to the head. Emergency responders confirmed his death at the scene.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Right Honourable Dr Denzil Douglas, met with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, in Abuja this week to advance discussions on cooperation between the two nations.

The meeting focused on strengthening diplomatic ties and exploring opportunities for collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including education, trade and cultural exchange. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to building lasting partnerships between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots’ hopes of sneaking into the Caribbean Premier League play-offs came to an end on Friday night, as Guyana Amazon Warriors sealed their spot with a last-ball six against Saint Lucia Kings in Providence.

The result lifted the Warriors above the Patriots in the points table, confirming St Kitts and Nevis’ elimination from CPL 2025 despite their dramatic one-run win over Barbados Royals earlier in the week.

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

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.

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.

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?!”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.