Author: Nevis News

We’ve written extensively of late concerning the emergence of latest supply markets for Caribbean journey lately, from locations like Windfall to Minneapolis to Detroit to Austin.  Now you may add one other one. Spirit has launched the first-ever Caribbean flights from San Antonio, with new nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The brand new flight is working between three and 4 instances per week relying on the season, a part of Spirit’s sizable community of flights between the US mainland and Puerto Rico.  The route “gives crucial connectivity between the 2 vibrant communities of San Antonio and San Juan,”…

In a time of economic uncertainty and rising costs, Hon. Cleone Stapleton-Simmonds, the Independent Member of Parliament for Nevis’ District 5, is taking a bold stand against a proposed tax increase that could impact both locals and visitors. The Nevisian government has proposed raising the tourism tax from 2% to 3%, a move that Stapleton-Simmonds believes would place an unnecessary burden on the island’s tourism industry. The issue was brought to the forefront during the Nevis Island Assembly (NIA) Sitting on March 6, 2025, where Stapleton-Simmonds voiced her opposition to the tax hike. She emphasized the need for careful consideration…

Nevis Mango Pageant to have a good time mango in summer season 2025 The Nevis Mango Pageant is all set to happen from July 4th to July sixth, 2025. The pageant will function a packed schedule with mango-themed actions, together with culinary and mixology competitions. Nevis is house to 44 sorts of mangoes and this pageant celebrates and charges the island’s mango harvest. The sorts of mangoes can be utilized in savory dishes with juicy flavors and cocktails. Mango is essentially the most priced fruit of Nevis which is cherished not solely by the Nevisians, however by fruit lovers all…

4 Worldwide airways presents inexpensive flights on Tuesdays to St Kitts 4 Worldwide airways are providing inexpensive, continuous weekly flights to St Kitts on Tuesdays, ranging from as little as $119 for one-way journey and from $273 for spherical journeys. The 4 airways which might be offering these providers are American Airways, JetBlue, United Airways, and Caribbean Airways. The St Kitts Tourism Authority mentioned that the deal is for a restricted interval, encouraging vacationers to buy their tickets for flights at low costs. The flights can have routes resembling JFK, POS, EWR, and BGI. All of the flights will arrive…

St Kitts and Nevis: Fisheries Sector generates report income of E.C$19.6 million The St Kitts and Nevis fisheries sector generated a income of E.C$19.6 million, essentially the most income made by the dual island nation in a decade. The income this yr was a lot increased in comparison with the final yr, which was E.C$15.5 million.  The federal government performed an necessary position on this record-breaking achievement by making important investments to modernize fisheries infrastructure, capability constructing, and introducing insurance policies to encourage sustainable fishing practices. Reef and Demersal Fishery Based on the sources, many of the income generated was…

PM Dr Terrance Drew visits MRI Constructing Web site, completion anticipated in August 2025 Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew toured the development website of the MRI constructing together with Lawyer Common Garth Wilkin on March 4, 2025, Tuesday. It’s value noting that Lawyer Common Garth Wilkin shared some newest updates concerning the building of the machine constructing which is anticipated to finish by August 2025. The development of the MRI constructing is a vital step in bettering the healthcare sector of St Kitts and Nevis as it would function the MRI machine which can assist diagnose a number of illnesses.…

Premier Mark Brantley praises PM Dr Terrance Drew for ongoing efforts to advance Geothermal Vitality Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley acknowledged Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew and the St Kitts-Nevis Labour Occasion (SKNLP) Authorities for his or her steady efforts and help in securing the mandatory funding to advance geothermal vitality within the Federation. Premier Brantley mentioned throughout one his interviews that the geothermal growth has been in pursuit for many years and the agency dedication and strategic management of PM Drew is what made this venture a actuality. He known as the venture a shared imaginative and prescient of…

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is finalizing a $22 million residence for its governor in the exclusive Beacon Heights gated community on St. Kitts. This lavish project, funded by taxpayers and regional monetary policies, highlights an outdated and unnecessary financial system when cryptocurrency can offer the same—or better—services at virtually no cost. Public Outrage: Why Does the ECCB Governor Need a Mansion? The extravagant spending has sparked frustration among citizens. Many question why such a costly residence is necessary when economic hardships persist across the region. The ECCB: A Costly, Outdated Institution The ECCB oversees monetary policy for the…

Increasingly more main carriers have been including Caribbean flights out of Austin’s Austin-Bergstrom Worldwide Airport, Montego Bay to Cozumel to Panama.  Now, there’s one other one: Delta Air Strains, which is planning to launch a brand new day by day nonstop flight between Austin and Cancun Worldwide Airport this winter, Caribbean Journal has realized.  The airline shall be kicking off seasonal service on Dec. 20, simply in time for the festive season. Delta shall be flying the route by means of the center of April in 2026, Delta confirmed.  It’s “one other widespread leisure vacation spot” for Austin, in keeping…

Southwest Airways retains increasing within the Caribbean, and now reserving flights on the “low-cost” provider is less complicated.  Southwest and Expedia have a brand new partnership meaning you may e book Southwest flights on Expedia group manufacturers like Travelocity, Orbitz, Hotwire and others (together with Expedia itself, after all).  It’s a “cost-effective settlement with Expedia,” in response to Tony Roach, Southwest’s EVP of buyer and model.  Southwest flies to 117 completely different locations throughout 11 completely different international locations, a lot of them within the Caribbean, from Aruba to Cancun, Mexico.  “Southwest Airways is a beloved model identified for its…