Published 19 August 2026 Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source Four Kittitian Cricketers Selected For CWI Under-19 Women’s High-Performance Camp Ahead of 2027 World Cup Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 18, 2026 (PMO) – St. Kitts and Nevis is celebrating another significant achievement in youth sport, with four young Kittitian cricketers selected by Cricket
St. Kitts Cruise Sector Marks Strong Rebound, Surpassing One Million Passengers
Published 20 August 2026
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St. Kitts’ Cruise Sector Marks Strong Rebound, Surpassing One Million Passengers
Milestone reflects renewed cruise line confidence, strengthened
partnerships and continued growth of the sector

Basseterre, St. Kitts (August 20, 2026) — St. Kitts has welcomed 1,002,282 cruise passengers as of today, surpassing the one-million-passenger mark for the first time since the pandemic. This significant milestone underscores the destination’s strong rebound and continued growth following the reopening of the global cruise industry.
The milestone reflects renewed confidence in St. Kitts as a cruise destination and the results of sustained efforts to strengthen industry partnerships, enhance the visitor experience and position the destination for continued growth.
Four Kittitian Cricketers Selected For CWI Under-19 Women’s High-Performance Camp Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Published 19 August 2026
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Four Kittitian Cricketers Selected For CWI Under-19 Women’s High-Performance Camp Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 18, 2026 (PMO) – St. Kitts and Nevis is celebrating another significant achievement in youth sport, with four young Kittitian cricketers selected by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for an elite High-Performance Camp as preparations intensify for the 2027 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Zara Skerritt, Aaliyah Weekes, Leanga Warner and C’Quinya Dasent are among 22 of the region’s most promising female Under-19 cricketers selected for the two-week programme. Significantly, the four young women comprise all of the players selected from the Leeward Islands, giving Saint Kitts a strong presence among the emerging talent being assessed and developed for possible West Indies representation.
Weather Bulletin
Published 19 August 2026
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Weather Bulletin
Issued at: 5 pm Wednesday 19th August 2026
Present Weather: Fair
Winds: A moderate breeze of 16 mph from the east
Temperature: 30°C / 86°F Max Temp: 32°C / 90°F Humidity: 68%
Heat Index: 37.4°C / 99.3°F Sea Level Pressure: 1015.7mbs / 29.99”
24-hour rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: Nil mm / Nil”
Amount of rainfall for the month of August: 38.9 mm / 1.53’’
Sunrise: Tom 5:55 am Sunset: Tom 6:34 pm
Drew- Led Government Continues Practical Interventions to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures on Families
Published 18 August 2026
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Drew- Led Government Continues Practical Interventions to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures on Families
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 18, 2026 (PMO) – As persistent inflation, elevated prices and wider global economic uncertainty continue to place pressure on households across the Caribbean and beyond, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is maintaining a proactive approach to protecting families and strengthening their ability to withstand external economic shocks.
The recently launched 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, which provides EC$250 for every eligible child, represents the latest in a series of targeted interventions by the Drew-led Administration aimed at reducing household expenses and placing additional financial resources directly into the hands of families.
Weather Bulletin
Published 18 August 2026
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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Weather Bulletin
Issued at: 5 pm Tuesday 18th August 2026
Present Weather: Cloudy skies
Winds: A gentle breeze of 12 mph from the East-northeast
Temperature: 29°C / 85°F Max Temp: 32°C / 90°F Humidity: 81%
Heat Index: 36.4°C / 97.5°F Sea Level Pressure: 1015.5mbs or 29.98”
24-hour rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: 0.4mm/0.016”
Amount of rainfall for the month of August: 38.9 mm / 1.53’’
Sunrise: Tom 5:55 am Sunset: Tom 6:35 pm






