Charlestown was lit Monday night as Nevisians filled the St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall to capacity for the highly anticipated public consultation on the proposed Destiny Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ). It was standing room only — and over 1,000 more tuned in live online — as the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) broke down the details of the multi-billion-dollar project and fielded questions from the crowd for more than three hours.

Basseterre talk heating up this week after officials reminded everyone that smoking in public spaces is still very much illegal across St Kitts and Nevis — and yes, that includes cigarettes, cigars, cannabis and even vapes.

The reminder came from the National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention (NCDAP), backed by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, after what they described as a “worrying rise” in people lighting up outside designated areas.

Charlestown was active last night as Nevisians packed out the Performing Arts Centre for the big public consultation on the Destiny Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ). It was standing room only, and while a few online chatterboxes tried to paint it as drama, what actually went down was straight talk, real questions and a crowd that came to listen and learn.

From the jump, Premier Mark Brantley and his NIA team kept it open and respectful, walking people through the facts, not the rumours. Folks raised smart questions about access, environment, jobs and profits - and got clear answers in return.

Let’s be honest — the headline claiming “A RESOUNDING NOOOO!” and an island-wide rejection of the Destiny Project makes for great drama. But when you actually watch the video attached to the article, it tells a very different story.

The footage from the same consultation, embedded right there on the outlet’s own website, shows a calm and structured discussion. As you’d expect in any healthy democracy, some attendees voiced their views — that’s normal and should be encouraged. But to twist that into a “public uprising” or “unprecedented rejection” is misleading at best.

Five brand-new, state-of-the-art ambulances have officially been commissioned in St Kitts and Nevis, marking what Dr Terrance Drew described as a “transformative leap forward” for the nation’s healthcare system.

Commissioned on October 27, the new fleet represents the largest single investment in emergency medical response in the Federation’s history — a EC$1.7 million initiative designed specifically for St Kitts and Nevis’ terrain and communities.

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has officially announced that the National Assembly will convene on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the National Assembly Chambers at Government Headquarters, Basseterre.

While details of the agenda have not yet been released, officials confirmed that the Order Paper and accompanying documents will be made public closer to the sitting. The upcoming session is expected to cover several critical matters, following recent national developments in tourism, agriculture, and regional affairs.

As Hurricane Melissa continues to gain strength across the Caribbean, the Government of St Kitts and Nevis has successfully coordinated the evacuation of nationals studying in Jamaica — a move widely praised for its speed, organisation, and care.

A chartered flight carrying twenty-seven students departed Kingston on Saturday evening, routing through Turks and Caicos before arriving safely in St Kitts on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Nevis is about to get a major glow-up on international TV — and fans are already buzzing. The new season of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” has officially landed on the island, with the ladies bringing their signature drama, style, and flair to some of Nevis’ most beloved hangout spots.

Viewers in the US can tune in Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock TV. But for those lucky enough to be in Nevis, the watch parties are where the real fun begins.

A claim circulating online that the Government could face a US$23 billion penalty if the Destiny project were cancelled has been thoroughly reviewed - and it simply does not hold up.

Independent analysis of the claim shows no legal, financial, or contractual basis for such a figure. There is no evidence of any agreement that could make the island liable for a penalty of that scale.

Nevisian businesswoman Shobaina Prince, founder of Native Radiance, has taken home the top honour at the Entrepreneurial Elite Pitch Competition, securing a US$3,000 grant under the Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Inclusion (WEEEFI) Project — part of the Taiwan ICDF Sustainable Island State Programme.

The event, held at the Nevis Performing Arts Center (NEPAC), saw six talented women from across the Federation pitch their business ideas in a live competition designed to reward innovation, sustainability, and social impact. Each contestant had five minutes to present her business model and answer questions from a panel of judges.

A major milestone for St Kitts and Nevis tourism was marked today as the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas, made its inaugural call at Port Zante, welcomed by government officials, cruise executives, and tourism leaders in a formal plaque exchange ceremony.

The event brought together Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, Tourism Minister Marsha T. Henderson, members of Cabinet, and senior officials from the Royal Caribbean Group, alongside representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, the St Kitts Tourism Authority, the St Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority, and Delisle Walwyn & Co. Ltd.

The Destiny Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ) has officially gone live, and the response has been nothing short of explosive. According to Times Caribbean Online, the project’s first 24 hours saw more than 200 job registrations, over 100 local companies, and nearly 100 scholarship inquiries — a level of public engagement rarely seen in Nevisian development projects.

A respected Nevisian and U.S. Air Force veteran has added his voice to the growing chorus supporting the Destiny Project, describing it as the most significant opportunity for the island in a generation — and declaring that he chooses to be “on the right side of history.”

In a detailed public statement titled “Nevisians, let’s seize the moment,” Micahail L. A. Herbert, MBA, urged fellow citizens to move beyond politics and seize what he calls a “transformative moment” for Nevis.

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has issued a sharp reminder to the public after a person dressed as a “ghost nun” was spotted walking through neighbourhoods — and even entering a primary school — in what many assumed was an early Halloween prank.

The Force confirmed that while the incident may have been meant as a joke, it caused public alarm and broke local law.

A massive fire has left two of St Kitts’ most beloved nightlife spots in ruins, after Zanzi Bar and Cathy’s Bar were completely destroyed in an early morning blaze along the Frigate Bay Strip.

According to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, the fire broke out between midnight and 12:30 a.m. on October 21, rapidly spreading through both establishments before firefighters could bring it under control.

The southern coast of Nevis could soon look very different. Entrepreneur and long-time Nevis resident Olivier Janssens has unveiled “Destiny”, a billion-dollar sustainable development project that promises to create jobs, attract investment, and position Nevis as a model for the modern Caribbean economy.

Speaking to residents at a recent presentation, Janssens laid out what he described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Nevis to become “the first country in the Caribbean to create a modern zone of this kind — one that uplifts its people and becomes one of the most desirable regions in the world.”

After days of public frustration and online backlash over new speed limit enforcement in St Kitts and Nevis, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has issued a major clarification — voiding more than one hundred speeding tickets issued under the new photo radar system and promising better public communication moving forward.

The clarification, posted on the Force’s official Facebook page under the heading “PUBLIC CLARIFICATION: SPEED MONITORING & PHOTO RADAR ENFORCEMENT”, acknowledged that the rollout of radar cameras across Old Road Bay and Frigate Bay “could have been clearer” and that public confusion about limits, signage and technology was legitimate.

A heated debate has erupted across St Kitts and Nevis this week over the Federation’s speed limits, with social media flooded by complaints, confusion, and calls for reform. The controversy comes as the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) begins stricter enforcement under the updated Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025, which has effectively doubled fines for speeding and introduced automated camera enforcement.

According to the new regulations, the fine for exceeding the speed limit has increased from $2,000 to $4,000, and police are now authorised to use camera and sensor systems to capture speeding vehicles. Even more controversially, vehicle owners can now be held liable if the driver cannot be identified from video or photo evidence.

The fields in St Kitts are starting to tell a new story — one of growth, export, and quiet transformation. Agriculture officials say the island is steadily shifting from feeding itself to feeding others, as local crops like watermelon, banana, and plantain move beyond domestic markets and into regional trade.

According to Minister of Agriculture Samal Duggins, the progress is tangible. “We have produced more watermelons than we consume, and we have been exporting,” he said, noting that it’s not just about surplus but about scaling up the island’s potential as an exporter.

It’s been hard to miss — Destiny is everywhere. From news articles to social posts, the St. Kitts–Nevis Times and Times Caribbean Online have both been featuring the project prominently in recent days. But what’s interesting isn’t just that they’re covering it — it’s how they’re doing it.

Both outlets, which have in the past carried strong opinions from Destiny’s critics, are now publishing more balanced stories that highlight the project’s potential benefits. The SKN Times recently posted a call for locals and businesses to register via the Destiny website, showcasing the opportunities emerging around the new Special Sustainability Zone.