Yearly Archives

2026

Government Launches Diaspora Heritage Program

BASSETERRE: The government of St. Kitts and Nevis has unveiled an ambitious one-week program designed to reconnect diaspora youth and descendants with their cultural roots and national heritage. The Diaspora Heritage Emergence (DHE) 2026…

PM Drew Enjoys Vibrant Green Valley J’Ouvert Celebrations

BASSETERRE: Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said he enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere at the Green Valley J’Ouvert celebrations as citizens and visitors came together for what he described as good, clean fun. In a social media…

Government Advances St. Peter’s Water Scarcity Response

Basseterre, (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to take proactive and strategic action to address ongoing water scarcity challenges affecting communities across the island, particularly residents in St. Peter’s and…

Government Recommissions New Horizon Rehabilitation Centre

Basseterre, (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, May 20, 2026, officially recommissioned the New Horizon Rehabilitation Centre (NHRC) at its original location in Harris’ Village, following extensive rehabilitation and…

SKN Invites Global Africa To ACTIF 2026

Basseterre, (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in partnership with Afreximbank, is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for the Fifth Annual Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2026, now…

Official Funeral Set For Cultural Icon King Ellie Matt

BASSETERRE, (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has announced that Mr. Elston ‘King Ellie Matt’ Nero, MH, CSM, will be accorded an Official Funeral, a fitting national tribute for a man who dedicated his life to his country.…

St. Kitts-Nevis Under Drought Warning Amid Low Rainfall

Basseterre, (SKNIS): Senior Meteorological Officer Elmo Burke, is urging residents, businesses, and water-dependent sectors across Saint Kitts and Nevis to begin implementing water conservation measures as the Federation faces the…

CBI Reforms Earn St. Kitts Program of Year

BASSETERRE — St. Kitts and Nevis has been named Program of the Year at the CIU 2026 awards, capping a four-award haul that top officials say validates a sweeping overhaul of the federation's citizenship by investment program. His…

SKN Crime Prevention Strategy Gains Regional Attention

Basseterre, (PMO): Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, highlighted the growing regional recognition of St. Kitts and Nevis’ preventative approach to crime reduction, as he addressed the official…

Government Recommissions New Horizon Rehabilitation Centre

Basseterre, (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Development, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to rehabilitation, restoration, and second chances for the nation’s youth,…

CARICOM Launches Regional Crime Violence Prevention Framework

BASSETERRE — Caribbean leaders and development partners will gather at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort this week to launch a groundbreaking regional framework aimed at tackling crime, violence, and resilience across the Caribbean. The launch…

SKN Health Ministry Monitors Ebola Outbreak

BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Health is actively monitoring an Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, which has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17,…