Monthly Archives: February 2026

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

President Donald Trump’s administration urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary protections for thousands of Syrians who have been living in the United States since the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters fifteen years ago. The administration filed an emergency appeal at the high court, the first of 2026, asking the justices to not only let it end Temporary Protected…

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Marcel & Mekel Mills Charged With Cannabis Offences

Marcel & Mekel Mills Charged With Cannabis Offences

On February 12th, 2026, officers of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) Division “C” executed a search warrant at the premises of Marcel Mills in Hamilton, Nevis. During the search, officers discovered forty (40) plants suspected to be [and shortly thereafter confirmed as] cannabis on the property. The plant and other items of evidential value were taken into…

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CARICOM at a Decisive Hour”, Says Chairman Drew

CARICOM at a Decisive Hour”, Says Chairman Drew

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 26, 2026 (PMO) — Positioning the Caribbean at what he described as “a decisive hour,” Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew reflected on the rapidly evolving global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, energy market volatility, climate shocks, and economic…

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Today, Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly hosts the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community.

Today, Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly hosts the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community.

Regional leaders gather under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew to engage in high-level discussions that will shape the future of Caribbean integration. Over the next several days, the Conference will focus on economic resilience, food and energy security, climate action, regional safety, transportation connectivity, and sustainable development. This historic 50th Meeting represents both reflection and…

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Trump administration plans to take Homan’s Minneapolis immigration playbook nationwide

Trump administration plans to take Homan’s Minneapolis immigration playbook nationwide

The Trump administration plans to double down on targeted immigration enforcement, taking Tom Homan’s playbook in Minneapolis and applying it to multiple cities nationwide, according to current and former Homeland Security officials. It’s a marked departure from the highly visible and aggressive tactics employed by top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino. That approach, documented in Hollywood-style social media videos and touted by senior Trump officials…

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Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of CARICOM, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, continued his high-level regional consultations, this time in Jamaica

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of CARICOM, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, continued his high-level regional consultations, this time in Jamaica

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of CARICOM, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, continued his high-level regional consultations, this time in Jamaica, last evening, February 19th, where he met with the Most Honourable Andrew Holness and senior members of the Jamaican Government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Honourable Kamina Johnson-Smith. The engagement is…

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PAM Proposes Permanent Student Cost of Living Support Programme

PAM Proposes Permanent Student Cost of Living Support Programme

Basseterre, St. Kitts — Leader of the People’s Action Movement (PAM) and constituency candidate Natasha Shanny Grey Brookes has outlined her party’s proposal for a permanent student cost of living support programme, aimed at easing the financial burden on families across the Federation. Speaking at a recent PAM press conference, Grey Brookes addressed the distinction between tuition-free education and the…

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Basseterre Desalination Plant to be Commissioned, Boosting 24-Hour Water Supply and Climate Resilience

Basseterre Desalination Plant to be Commissioned, Boosting 24-Hour Water Supply and Climate Resilience

Basseterre, St. Kitts – February 17, 2026 — The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities has announced the official commissioning of the Basseterre Desalination Plant, a landmark development expected to significantly strengthen water security in the capital and surrounding communities. The commissioning ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the C.A. Paul Southwell Industrial Park, marking the…

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STEP Shake-Up: Government Introduces 50-50 Wage-Sharing Plan as Debate Grows Over Programme’s Future

STEP Shake-Up: Government Introduces 50-50 Wage-Sharing Plan as Debate Grows Over Programme’s Future

A new wage-sharing policy for participants in the Skills Training and Empowerment Programme (STEP) is set to reshape one of the country’s largest social initiatives, as the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party government moves to tighten oversight and shift more responsibility to private employers. Speaking in the National Assembly on February 12, Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley outlined reforms…

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