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OECS to Handover Royal Basseterre Valley Arboretum
BASSETERRE: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is set to receive the Royal Basseterre Valley Arboretum from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) under the EU-funded Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) Project on May…
Drew Honors Movement at Labour Day Celebration
BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed the central role of the Labour movement in the nation's development on Monday, delivering a passionate tribute at the Labour Day celebration that drew on nearly a century of…
Thousands Participate in Labour Day March
BASSETERRE – Thousands participated through the streets of Basseterre on Monday, commemorating Labour Day and the long struggle for workers’ rights in St. Kitts and Nevis.
The annual Labour Day March, which began at the Patsy Allers…
SKN Mourns Cultural Icon King Ellie Matt
BASSETERRE – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is in mourning the death of celebrated cultural icon, Elston Nero, better known as King Ellie Matt, who passed away on Sunday.
Ellie Matt was a towering figure on the local calypso scene…
New Gang Laws Carry 40-Year Sentences
BASSETERRE — The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force issued a sobering warning to the public on Saturday, April 25, revealing that recent legislative shifts have cleared the way for gang leaders to face up to 40 years in prison.…
Drew Advocates Digital Transformation to Strengthen Social Security
BASSETERRE — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has outlined a forward-looking vision for leveraging digital technology to enhance transparency, accountability, and compliance within the Social Security system, as part of broader efforts…
PM Drew Tours BHS Construction Site
Basseterre — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, accompanied by Minister of Education and Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, toured the…
Daily Reviews Activated to Address Violent Crime
Basseterre — The High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force today, April 20th, outlined a coordinated and sustained national response to the recent increase in violent crime,…
PM Drew Holds Urgent Security Meeting with Top Officials
Basseterre — Prime Minister and Minister of National Security The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew held an urgent two-and-a-half-hour meeting with the country’s top security leaders on Saturday to address the recent increase in criminal activity.…
Immigration Regularization Deadline Set for May 1
Basseterre — Authorities are urging persons living in St. Kitts and Nevis without legal status to regularize their immigration status before the May 1 deadline.
The Ministry of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration says the…
PM Applauds Officers, Highlights Training Milestone
Basseterre: Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has commended the twenty-six law enforcement officers who successfully completed the Regional Security System (RSS) Training Institute Basic…
Desalination Plant Enters Final Repair Phase
BASSETERRE – Work at the Basseterre Desalination Plant has moved into its final phase as the government continues efforts to strengthen the nation’s water supply.
The Water Services Department announced that a key repair involving the…
National Biometric Passport Program Launches April 20
Basseterre — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is modernising its passport system with the launch of a national biometric enrollment programme.
The initiative, led by the Ministry of National Security in partnership with the…
PM Drew Announces Fuel Tax Cuts, Relief Measures
BASSETERRE — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew outlined immediate economic relief measures effective April 20, 2026, during a national address Tuesday, acknowledging short-term struggles amid long-term nation-building efforts.
In…
Government Expands Security Focus to Human Well-Being
Basseterre - The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has officially expanded its national security framework, moving from a narrow focus on citizen security to a broader National Secretariat for Human Security and Well-Being.
Prime Minister…