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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 Special Immigration Order 2025 will end on May 1. Individuals who have not yet completed the process are encouraged…
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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…

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…

Education Leaders Visit Key Project Sites

Basseterre: Heads of Departments (HODs) from the Ministry of Education conducted a site visit on Thursday, April 9, to gain firsthand insight into ongoing developments within the education sector. Minister of Education, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey…

Dr. Drew Rebukes Claims by Persad-Bissessar

BASSETERRE – Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said in a media release on Saturday that he convened a special emergency meeting on April 10, 2026, to address mounting concerns over regional governance, though…

Government Announces 2026 Discounted VAT Rate Days

Basseterre — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has released the official dates for three Discounted VAT Rate Days in 2026, giving families and consumers multiple opportunities to save on essential purchases throughout the year. The…

St. Kitts and Nevis Joins Global Biodiversity Alliance

BASSETERRE: St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step toward environmental leadership by formally joining the Global Biodiversity Alliance during Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew’s official visit to Guyana on April 8, 2026.…

Drew Backs Nursing Programme Return at CFBC

Basseterre: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the nation’s healthcare system with the reinstatement of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Programme at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant…

SKN Concludes CARIFTA Games with Bronze Medal

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Team Unstoppable  wrapped up its campaign at the 53rd CARIFTA Games on a high note on Monday, April 6, 2026, as Kymarni Newton stormed to bronze in the Under-17 Boys 800m Final at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium.…