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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 5, 2026 — The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship officially launched the second cohort of the Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Program on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, continuing its commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship and improving financial literacy among small business owners in St. Kitts and Nevis. The 10-week program is being facilitated by Alex Straun and is being delivered in partnership with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. The launch ceremony brought together program participants, ministry officials, and representatives from the program’s banking partner as the new cohort officially began their entrepreneurial development journey. The Building…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 05, 2026 (SKNIS): The transition to a more sustainable future in Saint Kitts and Nevis expanded on Friday, June 05, 2026, as the Department of Environment and the Taiwan Technical Mission joined hands with the Antioch Baptist Church to launch a new recycling bin as part of the nationwide Recycling Project. A brief ceremony was held at the new bin location at Lime Kiln Commercial Development to mark the significant occasion, which coincides with the observance of World Environment Day. Director of the Department of Environment, Derionne Edmeade, commended the Lead Pastor, Lincoln D. Connor, and the…

The Department of Creative Economy continues to advance its mission of creating sustainable pathways for local creatives through Project Xport, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between potential and global opportunity for emerging talent across the creative industries by identifying, preparing, and positioning creatives from St. Kitts and Nevis for regional and international exposure, professional training, collaboration, and long-term industry advancement. While Project Xport spans multiple creative sectors, Project Xport: New Faces focuses specifically on modeling as a performance-based creative discipline. On May 16th, 2026, the Department of Creative Economy hosted a casting call at the St. Johnston Community…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 05, 2026 (SKNIS): As part of its ongoing efforts to address rising cost-of-living challenges and protect citizens and residents from increasing global prices, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is reminding the public and the business community of the customs relief measures currently in effect, including the waiver of bunker and shipper surcharges from customs tax and duty calculations. Introduced under the government’s economic relief package announced in April 2026, the measure was specifically designed to help ease cost-of-living pressures by reducing the impact of escalating international fuel and freight costs on the prices of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 05, 2026 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in Saint Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of the Bills will be made available…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development, climate resilience and inclusive environmental action at the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), with a call for strengthened international cooperation and accelerated support for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Addressing delegates at the Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, today, June 04, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, highlighted the critical role of the GEF in empowering local communities, protecting ecosystems, strengthening institutions and enhancing adaptive capacity through initiatives such as the…

Saint Kitts and Nevis will host the African Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026) from July 29th-31st, a landmark event that is expected to bring together government leaders, business executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners from across Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. See link below to Register:

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 03, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a major step toward achieving its ambitious goal of 100 percent renewable electricity generation by 2030 with the launch of a consultative workshop to develop a comprehensive Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap for the Federation. The two-day workshop, which opened on Wednesday, June 03, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, is being led by the Energy Unit within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities. The initiative is funded by the European Union through the EUROCLIMA Caribbean Programme and is being implemented in collaboration…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis – In the spirit of unity and aspiration that defines the nation’s 43rd Anniversary of Independence—“One People, One Vision, Endless Possibility”—the Prime Minister’s Office has officially opened the call for nominations for the 2026 National Honours Awards.  These prestigious awards stand as the Federation’s highest recognition of extraordinary citizenship. They honour those whose dedication, innovation and selfless service have not only accelerated Saint Kitts and Nevis’ development but have also embodied the very essence of our progress. From pioneers in education and healthcare to champions of community development, culture and enterprise, the National Honours Awards…

Basseterre, St. Kitts 2 June 2026 – The Department of Environment Ozone Unit recently hosted a six-day Certification Training in Good Refrigeration Practices for refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) technicians. This event was organized under the country’s HCFC Phase-out Management Plan and coordinated in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme. The workshop, which took place from May 26th to 30th, successfully trained over 12 local RAC technicians. The training focused on practical, results-oriented instruction aimed at reducing the use and emissions of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in the servicing sector, a key area of concern as it remains the largest user of…