There are five major supermarkets in St Kitts:
- Best Buy Supermarket
Camps location (with Deli and Department Store), 466-7468
Bird Rock location (with Deli), 466-9499
- Rams Supermarket
Bird Rock Road location (with Deli), 466-6065
Sugar Bay Club location, 465-8027
- Valu-Mart – IGA (with pharmacy and deli)
Wellington Road
465-1600
- C&C Superfoods (two locations)
Bay Road & George Street
466 5171
- Kings Pavilion (Supermarket)
Sprott Street
465-9019
Fresh produce is available along with many poultry and fish options. Fresh red meat is not always readily available and can be expensive. There are many vegetarian grocery items as well. Ross University also has arrangements with local producers for vegetables, fruits, eggs, and Grade A Angus beef which is be sold on campus every Wednesday.
Other fresh and locally produced food can be found on the St Kitts and Nevis Farmers Market Facebook group.
Household & Personal Items
There are many places in downtown Basseterre that stock a variety of household items. Fans, Rubbermaid products, cooking items, hangers, shower curtains, linens, towels, etc., may be found in these stores. These stores include:
- Horsford’s Hardware Store
(behind Valu-Mart IGA)
465-4087 - Horsford’s Home Valu
West Independence Square
466-4943
- TDC Home & Building Depot
Frigate Bay Road
465-2988
- Kassab’s Hardware (plastics store)
Liverpool Row
465-2978 - F. Abourizk Department Store
Central Street
465-2047
- Karibhana (adult, child, and household)
Liverpool Row
465-1745 - Best Buy Supermarket
Camps
466-7468
Buying large ticket items before you arrive in St. Kitts and shipping or bringing them with you may be more cost effective. We suggest packing a semester’s supply of personal hygiene products/toiletries, your own personal linens, towels, and school supplies including binders, pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, etc. We also recommend bringing your own cutlery, shower curtains, bath mats, alarm clocks with a back up battery, flashlights, and desk lamp. While packing, please leave behind any Army-style clothing such as camouflage pants, hats, jackets, etc. These are restricted items and will be confiscated by customs.