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Government’s Groundwater Drilling Program Records Major Breakthrough in Saddlers

Published 21 August 2026

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Government’s Groundwater Drilling Program Records Major Breakthrough in Saddlers 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 21, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to strengthen the island’s water security, following the successful drilling of a new groundwater well in Saddlers that has produced highly promising results.

The Saddlers well is the first to be drilled under the Government’s Groundwater Drilling Project, an EC$28 million initiative being undertaken by St. Kitts Water Services Department, in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago-based Water and Oil Well Services and technical specialists. The programme forms part of the Government’s broader strategy to expand water production and move St. Kitts towards reliable 24-hour water service island-wide.

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Government Continues Cost-of-Living Support with Electricity and Water Reconnection Measures

Published 21 August 2026

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Government Continues Cost-of-Living Support with Electricity and Water Reconnection Measures

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 20, 2026 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is once again providing practical relief to households facing challenges with outstanding electricity and water accounts, building on the successful utility reconnection assistance introduced as part of the Independence 40 Reset.

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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.

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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.

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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

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