Senator the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke speaks on behalf of the Nation
Dr. Joyelle Clarke. That was the voice of Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, et. al, Senator the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke who represented the nation at the…
3.7 magnitude quake recorded near St. Kitts, 2nd for the month
The 2nd quake to have occurred near Basseterre, St. Kitts, for the month of October, was recorded on the 19th, according to information from the University of the West Indies…
Road Rehabilitation Work in Charlestown to be completed by Wednesday
The Public Works Department on Nevis has been working on a road project in the vicinity of Republic Bank causing a temporary road closure, prompting drivers entering Charlestown to access…
“The first of its kind” – Pre-COP29 Youth Forum Focusing on Climate Action
The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action et. al held the first ever Pre-COP29 Youth Forum with a focus on Climate Action, on Wednesday October 23rd 2024. The forum’s…
Saharan Dust in SKN’s atmosphere, public urged to be cautious
Another Saharan Dust Plume is in the Caribbean, making the skies hazy and anyone with breathing difficulties is urged to proceed with caution when moving about. The VONNEWSLINE…
Ministry of Agriculture-Nevis Celebrates World Food Day 2024 with Week of Activities
The Ministry of Agriculture- Nevis (M.O.A) in recognition of World Food Day which will be celebrated on (October 16th) is hosting a week of activities until Friday October 18th, under…
Premier announces banning of Single Use Plastics by year end
Plastic pollution has become a major concern in the environment and poses a high health risk to humans. Such risks include headaches, respiratory problems, nausea and could even lead to cancer,…
Butlers Wesleyan Holiness Church’s men’s group to host cleanup initiative on Oct. 5th
The Butler’s Wesleyan Holiness Church men’s group on Nevis, will be conducting a cleanup exercise. A representative from the Church provided these details during Wednesday’s edition on the “On the…
NDMD and NEMA included in Capacity building climate resilience project
Natural disaster risk assessments and managing climate change impacts are both very important factors. These play significant roles in safety measures for disasters. With this knowledge, the National Emergency…
32nd annual coastal cleanup completed with key “takeaways”
The 32nd annual coastal cleanup hosted by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) in collaboration with Ocean Conservancy, was conducted on beaches across Nevis on Sep. 21st. Areas…
Tropical Cyclone alert in effect for St. Kitts and Nevis
A tropical cyclone alert is in effect for St. Kitts & Nevis, a Tropical cyclone information statement from the Met Office in St. Kitts says. It is also in effect…
SKN records three confirmed cases of Dengue Fever
Nevis has one (1) confirmed Dengue case according to a Press Release that was issued by the island’s Premier, Hon. Mark A. G. Brantley. Nevisians are urged to do…