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St. Kitts First in Caribbean to Legally Recognize Rastafari
BASSETERRE – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has been hailed for taking historic and transformative steps to recognize the Rastafarian faith within the legal framework of the Federation, becoming the first country in the Caribbean to…
Historic First: Special Olympics Leadership Academy in Caribbean
BASSETERRE — In a proud moment for the Federation, St. Kitts and Nevis successfully hosted the first-ever Special Olympics Leadership Academy Training in the Caribbean region from 29 March to 2 April 2026. The milestone event…
PM Drew Urges Integrity and Discipline for Customs Graduates
BASSETERRE: Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, congratulated a group of newly trained customs officers on their successful completion of the Junior Officers Basic Training Course…
CEDEMA–RSS MOU to Support SKN
BASSETERRE - St. Kitts and Nevis and other OECS nations will benefit from a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reaffirming the commitment of CEDEMA and the RSS to deepen collaboration in disaster management and regional…
Tourism Push Expands in UK and Europe
BASSETERRE: Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha T. Henderson, has highlighted the Federation’s continued efforts to strengthen its tourism industry following a series of high-level engagements in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe.…
Framework to Drive Future National Development
BASSETERRE: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is advancing a bold and people-centred vision for the future through its National Development Planning Framework (2023–2037), a long-term strategy designed to guide the country’s growth,…
Support Builds for SKN Sovereign Wealth Fund
BASSETERRE: Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, has given her full endorsement to the Saint Kitts and Nevis Sovereign Wealth and Resilient Fund Bill, 2026, which was successfully passed in the National Assembly, describing the…
Landmark Law: SKN Recognizes Rastafarian Faith
BASSETERRE – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has been hailed for taking historic and transformative steps to recognize the Rastafarian faith within the legal framework of the Federation, becoming the first country in the Caribbean to…
Global Banking Risks Block Full Cannabis Legalization
BASSETERRE — Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Garth Wilkin, has provided a detailed explanation of the Government’s position on cannabis legislation, outlining why full legalization is not currently…
Consumers Urged to Clear $28M Water Arrears
BASSETERRE: Consumers in Saint Kitts are urged to support the government’s major investment to enhance and expand the water infrastructure by reducing the massive $28 million owed to the Water Services Department in arrears.
The …
Prime Minister Drew Calls for Responsible Cannabis Introduction
BASSETERRE – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed the Government’s careful and measured approach to cannabis reform, emphasizing that any integration of cannabis into society must be done responsibly…
Hanley Reaffirms Commitment To Deliver Basseterre High School
BASSETERRE: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to delivering the long-awaited Basseterre High School, emphasising that the nation’s…
Government Backs South Friars Businesses with Legal Options
BASSETERRE — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting business owners at South Friars, emphasizing that no citizen will be abandoned as development continue in the area.
During the…
Drew Stresses Urgency of Staying Competitive Globally
BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to proactive leadership, emphasizing that the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is deliberately positioning the Federation to stay ahead…
SKN Donates US$100K to Cuba Relief Effort
BASSETERRE — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has fulfilled its commitment to regional solidarity by pledging and forwarding an initial US$100,000 to support the collective US$500,000 CARICOM humanitarian initiative for the Republic…