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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…
Ministry Partners with iSTEAM to Boost Community Development
BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Youth, Ageing and Disabilities has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with iSTEAM - The Academy of Arts and Sciences, to strengthen community development across St. Kitts and Nevis.
The agreement, signed on…
Red Cross Society Names New Board
BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society has elected a new governing board to lead its humanitarian and community work over the next two years.
Following its recent general assembly, Dr. Kerdis Clark was elected President.…
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…
“Own Your Summer” Programme Launched to Support Youth
Basseterre — The National Secretariat for Human Security and Well-Being has launched its first annual “Own Your Summer” programme to keep young people aged 13 to 18 engaged and supported during the long school holiday period.
The…
Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau to Tackle Unemployment
Basseterre — Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has announced the creation of a new Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau as part of a major package of measures aimed at reducing the cost of living and creating real opportunities for young…
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…
Conaree Landfill Expands Recycling to Include Cardboard
BASSETERRE — The Conaree Landfill is making steady progress in improving waste management across St. Kitts with the expansion of its recycling programme to now include cardboard.
According to the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC)…
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…
Fishing Industry Highest Revenue in a Decade
BASSETERRE — Good news for the blue economy: St. Kitts and Nevis’ fishing sector recorded its highest revenue in ten years in 2024, reaching $19.6 million — a healthy jump from $15.5 million the previous year.
Official figures confirm the…
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…