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Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, April 13, 2026:​ The Ministry of Education – St. Kitts iscurrently accepting applications for teaching positions for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Interested persons should be aware of the following:

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 14, 2026 (PMO)- Prime Minister Hon. Terrance Drew has announced a suite of decisive, people-centered measures to ease the cost of living while advancing a bold, long-term transformation agenda for St Kitts and Nevis, positioning the Federation to better withstand global economic shocks and secure sustainable growth. Addressing the nation amid continued global uncertainty, April 14th, Prime Minister Drew acknowledged the external pressures affecting small island states, noting that “these are not challenges created here, but they are challenges we must face here, together, as a people.” Against this backdrop, he emphasized that the Government’s response is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Monday, April 13, 2026: On Friday, April 10, the Minister of Education,Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, hosted a special brunch in honour of public school principals anddeputy principals at The Lagos, Half Moon Bay. The brunch celebrated the unwavering commitment and dedication of school leadership to theeducation sector in St. Kitts. Minister Hanley expressed his sincere appreciation for their tirelessefforts in shaping the minds and futures of students throughout St. Kitts.As part of the celebration, each attendee received a token of appreciation in the form of aspecially prepared gift package, along with a laptop to support their ongoing…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), (13 th April, 2026)(Embassy of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) andNevis) — Saint Kitts and Nevis’s Ambassador to theRepublic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Donya L.Francis, paid a courtesy visit to Director General ChenChia-Chun of the Taichung City Government’s CulturalAffairs Bureau on Friday, April 10, 2026. The meeting focused on exploring and proposing areasfor enhanced cultural exchange between Saint Kitts andNevis and the city of Taichung. Among the areasdiscussed were participation in the Taichung JazzFestival and the Taichung International InstrumentalFestival, both typically held in October. Notably, theFormosa Pandaz Steel Orchestra in Taiwan, led byKittitian Stephen Richards,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 10, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis today, April 10, 2026, officially welcomed the historic goodwill visit from the Taiwan Navy, marking the squadron’s first arrival to the Federation in 23 years, and reaffirming the deep and enduring ties between the two nations. The mission, which brought more than 700 officers, crew members, and cadets, forms a key component of Taiwan’s overseas training programme for senior midshipmen ahead of their graduation and commissioning. This visit represents the third time Taiwan’s naval squadron has called on Saint Kitts and Nevis, following previous visits in 2002 and 2003.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – April 10, 2026 – In a continued effort to stimulate economic activity and provide meaningful financial relief to citizens and residents, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today released the 2026 schedule for its Discounted Value Added Tax (VAT) Rate Days. Building on the success of previous initiatives, these designated shopping periods will offer substantial savings on qualifying purchases during key times of the year. The following dates have been approved for the reduced VAT rate: These initiatives are designed to ease the financial burden on households, boost consumer spending, and support local retailers during critical…

New Delhi, India (8th April 2026) – In a moment that may rightly be described as a significantmilestone in South-South cooperation, Saint Kitts and Nevis hosted the opening of its HighCommission to the Republic of India in New Delhi on 7 April 2026. The ceremony marked anew chapter in the growing diplomatic relationship between Saint Kitts and Nevis and India.Held under the auspices of The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of ForeignAffairs et al, the high-level engagement brought together representatives of the Governments ofSaint Kitts and Nevis and India, as well as members of the diplomatic and consular corps…