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Saint Kitts and Nevis, December 16, 2024 – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is delighted to announce the successful completion of management agreements between Solidus Corp, the project developer, and Marriott International, Inc. to build The St. Kitts Ritz-Carlton Resort Hotel and Residences. This milestone paves the way for the prestigious The Ritz-Carlton brand to come to the island, set to elevate the destination’s luxury hospitality offerings. The Ritz-Carlton is renowned for providing distinctive luxury and legendary service around the world, and this monumental development signals a new chapter in St. Kitts’ evolution as a premier luxury destination…

United Nations, NY – 13 December 2024 – A delegation of UN ambassadors from Taiwan’s allies visited Taiwan last week. The four member group led by Ambassador Ilana Seid of Palau, comprised of Ambassador Mutryce Williams of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Ambassador Menissa Rambally of Saint Lucia, Ambassador Tapugao Falefou of Tuvalu. Taiwan’s Director General Tom Chih-Chiang Lee of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York also joined the delegation. During their six-day visit, the ambassadors gained insights into Taiwan’s political and economic developments and learned about its strengths in digital technology, smart cities, sustainable development, and public…

United Nations, NY – 13 December 2024 – Ms. Tricia Greaux, of St. Kitts and Nevis, is the first national to participate in the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea – Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship. The fellowship consists of a four-month training programme at the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, (DOALOS), Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat. Ms. Tricia Greaux is currently appointed to the position of Marine Management Area and Habitat Monitoring Officer at the Department of Marine Resources. The fellowship which has a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2024 (SKNIS): Ground was symbolically broken in Stapleton, St. Peter’s on Friday, December 13, 2024, as the government’s revolutionary housing programme expands.The site at Stapleton will accommodate 26 homes featuring single, two and three-bedroom options. The homes are part of the climate-smart home initiative being constructed by East Coast Housing Development Ltd. The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a key partner in the housing programme, as well as the Ministry of Sustainable Development, which is allocating lands in communities across St. Kitts for the houses to be situated on. At the ground-breaking ceremony, Dirck Singh, Director,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 13, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, December 16, 2024, where the Annual Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals for 2025 will be presented. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Terrance Drew will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024. The Honourable Prime Minister will then move the second reading of The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024, commonly referred to as the Budget…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 13, 2024 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce the temporary opening of Princes Street (opposite Government Headquarters) to vehicular traffic from Monday, December 16, 2024, to Sunday, January 12, 2025. This adjustment has been made to ease congestion and improve accessibility for motorists and pedestrians during the Carnival season. We encourage all road users to exercise caution while navigating this area and thank you for your cooperation as we work to enhance your festive experience. -30-

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, December 13, 2024 (PMO) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce significant progress on the development of the new JNF Smart Hospital, which is set to begin construction in the first quarter of 2025. This state-of-the-art healthcare facility, located at West Farm, will be a key milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen its healthcare system, offering the latest technology and infrastructure to meet the needs of its citizens. Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, visited the site recently, where he expressed his…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 13, 2024 (PMO) – The Conaree community is set to celebrate the completion of its new football stadium, a project that has been a decade in the making. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Minister of Sports — the Honourable Samal Duggins, and contractor Mr. Ellison Isaac, recently visited the site to assess progress of the development. The new two-story pavilion is designed to enhance the sporting experience for both players and spectators. It features covered seating areas, bars, commentary and media booths, change rooms with showers, bathrooms, and storage areas. The facility…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 12, 2024 (PMO) – The government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is steadily moving forward to address the urgent housing needs of St. Kitts and Nevis. The Prime Minister, along with Minister of Housing and Human Settlement —Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Ambassador Leon Natta-Nelson, and representatives from the National Housing Corporation (NHC) and the East Coast Housing Development Ltd., visited the site of a major new housing development in Ottleys, Constituency Number Seven, on December 11, 2024, where the construction of 20 new…

December 12, 2024, Washington, DC (Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis) – The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) convened a special meeting on Wednesday, December 11, in the Simon Bolívar Room at the OAS Headquarters in Washington, DC, to commemorate Human Rights Day. Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United States of America and Permanent Representative to the OAS, addressed the special session, reaffirming Saint Kitts and Nevis’ strong commitment to the defense and advancement of human rights for all. The meeting recognized the invaluable contributions of Justices Eduardo Ferrer…