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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…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, and Nevis, December 12, 2024 (PMO) – In continued efforts to enhance the educational infrastructure in St. Kitts and Nevis and provide students with state-of-the-art learning facilities, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with Minister of Education the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, is poised to fulfill a long-awaited promise made to the people of the Federation: the reconstruction of the Basseterre High School, which is set to begin in the first quarter of 2025. This official announcement was made by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, respectively, while conducting a visit to the site…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 12, 2024 (PMO) – In an effort to address the Federation’s growing water woes, the government of St. Kitts and Nevis is making considerable investments into the building and commissioning of desalination plants, as a means to provide a continuous, reliable, and sustainable supply of potable water for St. Kitts and Nevis, serving as a lifeline for residents and businesses across the Federation. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with Minister of Public Infrastructure and Water Services, Honourable Konris Maynard, and representatives from Royal Utilities, recently visited the site of one of…

United Nations, New York (11th December 2024) The Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations welcomed a senior delegation from the Permanent Mission of Indonesia on Wednesday morning as both countries seek to recast their partnership toward sustainability and resilience. Leading the Indonesian delegation was Andre Omer Siregar, Minister of the Directorate for Latin America and the Caribbean in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia. He was joined by colleagues from the Ministry’s Development Cooperation Directorate. Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations expressed the Government’s openness and willingness…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 12, 2024 (PMO) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health et al., the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Health and the Public Works Department, made a special visit to the site of the MRI facility currently under construction at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital. This transformative project is set to revolutionize healthcare services in St. Kitts and Nevis, positioning the Federationas a regional leader in medical technology and patient care. Speaking to the progress of the facility, Prime Minister Dr. Drew expressed great satisfaction, stating, “The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 12, 2024 (PMO) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with Minister of Public Works et al., Hon. Konris Maynard, and the contractor Mr. Alexis Hazel, visited the site of the ongoing St. Peter’s Main Road rehabilitation project on December 11, 2024. The team expressed satisfaction with the progress and confirmed that the project is on track to meet its completion goals. During the site visit, Prime Minister Dr. Drew proudly noted, “We are on schedule”, adding that the contractor, Mr. Hazel, is pushing to get ahead of schedule. “which is good.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 11 th December 2024 (CFBC): Final-year students in the HospitalityCourse at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) demonstrated their exceptional skills andcreativity during the annual Bar Operation Competition, held as part of their final exam practicalfor the course Bar Operation on Sunday, 1 st December 2024, at the John Nathaniel HospitalityCentre on the college’s main campus. The students have been diligently preparing throughout the two-year programme to ensure theyare ready and well-equipped to thrive in the country’s vibrant tourism and hospitality sector.The Bar Operation Competition and Final Exam Practical thoroughly evaluated the students’practical knowledge and skills in…

The Citizen Security Secretariat is deeply saddened by the recent tragic traffic accidents that have claimed the lives of several individuals and left many others with serious injuries. These incidents, which occurred within a span of just a few days, serve as a stark reminder of the risks associated with road use, particularly as we approach the festive season. The Secretariat expresses its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and communities affected by these tragedies. In this time of grief, our thoughts are with all those impacted, and we extend our heartfelt support as they navigate through this painful period.…