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Published 8 January 2026

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

GOVERNMENT PRIORITISES BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT WITH MAJOR UPGRADES AND PLANS FOR INDOOR FACILITY

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 07, 2026 (SKNIS): The development of basketball remains on the front burner for the Ministry of Sport in Saint Kitts and Nevis. While contributing to the 2026 Budget Debate on December 17, 2025, Minister of Sport, the Honourable Samal Duggins, announced that a state-of-the-art indoor basketball facility will behoused at Warner Park as part of an overhaul of the multi-purpose facility, which houses the premier cricket, football, tennis, and netball facilities. 

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Published 7 January 2026

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

MAJOR REFURBISHMENT OF BASKETBALL CITY NEARS COMPLETION

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 06, 2026(SKNIS): The extensive refurbishment of Basketball City at Victoria Road is proceeding well and should be completed in a few weeks. 

The scope of the refurbishment to date, included the complete demolition of the foundation for the basketball court and installation of a new, bigger foundation to meet international standards. The demolition of anolder building at the Western end, installing a new drainage system for the court and the facility, upgrading the seating support structure and installing new bleachers. The removal of the existing lighting structures that at times obstructed the view of spectators, and the installation of new lights. Renovating bathrooms and dressing rooms, expanding the cafeteria section, and more were all undertaken.

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Published 12 November 2025

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

MINISTER DUGGINS APPLAUDS NATIONAL SWIM TEAM FOR RECORD EIGHT MEDAL HAUL AT OECS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 11, 2025 (SKNIS): Minister of Sports, the Honourable Samal Duggins, extended a heartfelt welcome home to the 14 athletes of team Saint Kitts and Nevis, who proudly represented the Federation at the 33^rd OECS Swimming Championships, held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 

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Published 6 August 2025

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Team St. Kitts and Nevis Set to Compete at 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 5, 2025 (SKNOC) – The St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC) is proud to announce the official delegation for the nation’s participation in the 2nd Junior Pan American Games, scheduled to take place from Saturday, August 9 to Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Asunción, Paraguay.

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