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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 25, 2026 (PMO) – CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a firm and compassionate call for sustained regional commitment to Haiti during his feature address at the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), February 24th. Addressing leaders and international partners gathered in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister Drew made clear that Haiti’s stability is not a peripheral matter, but central to the collective future of the Caribbean. “A stable Haiti is a stable…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 25, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful affirmation of regional integration during his feature address at the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, February 24th. Speaking before regional leaders, international partners, and distinguished guests, Prime Minister Drew reflected on the historical journey of the Caribbean people and the transformative impact of collective action through CARICOM. Highlighting the region’s enduring global contributions, the Chairman declared, “Accordingly, a world without…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 25, 2026 (PMO) – History was made last evening, February 24th, at the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as all leaders of the full Member States gathered in one place, the first time in over a decade that such full attendance has been recorded. The milestone moment unfolded in Saint Kitts and Nevis under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who described the gathering as both symbolic and substantive in light of current global…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 24, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has officially commissioned the new two-million-gallon-per-day Basseterre Desalination Plant, marking a transformative milestone in the Federation’s efforts to strengthen national water security and advance climate resilience. Designed to provide a reliable and sustainable potable water supply to Basseterre and surrounding communities, the state-of-the-art facility utilises advanced reverse osmosis technology to convert seawater into high-quality drinking water. Fully integrated into the national system, the plant will help provide potable water access to nearly 70 percent of the population — addressing a long-standing national challenge and significantly expanding…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 24, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will co-chair a high-level meeting with United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, during the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. The engagement, scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, will bring together CARICOM Heads of Government and senior officials for strategic discussions with the United States on matters of shared priority. The meeting underscores the deep and longstanding partnership between CARICOM and the United States, and reflects…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 23, 2026— The United States (US) Secretary of State, His Excellency Marco Rubio, will join a distinguished roster of global leaders and heads of international organisations as a specially invited guest at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Secretary Rubio is scheduled to address the Opening Plenary Session on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This milestone gathering, taking place in Basseterre from February 24-27 under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM,” marks a pivotal moment for regional integration and global partnership. With over 200 delegates expected, including…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 20, 2026 (SKNIS): The SKN Smart Shopper App is now available for download for all devices as the Department of Consumer Affairs in St. Kitts places the right to choose and the right to information directly in the hands of consumers.The new mobile app, as well as a new website, www.consumeraffairs.gov.kn, were launched on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at a ceremony at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre. The platforms represent a significant shift in how consumer protection is delivered, moving from traditional, manual processes to a user-friendly and simple to understand technology-driven, transparent, consumer-centred system.A key feature of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 23, 2026 — The stage is set for one of the most significant gatherings in Caribbean history as the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officially commences with a grand Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Marriott Dome, Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts. The ceremony will bring together the region’s most distinguished leaders, marking the formal start of three days of high-level deliberations under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.” This golden jubilee meeting represents over five decades of regional integration and collective progress, with Saint…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 23, 2026—The Ministry of Sustainable Development categorically rejects and refutes the malicious and misleading statements presently being circulated by Mr. Regiwell “Reggie” Francis, Managing Director of St. Kitts Marine Works Ltd, regarding the company’s use of Crown lands at the New Guinea Industrial & Commercial Development. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, senior officials of the Government met with Mr. Francis in a cordial engagement aimed at resolving longstanding issues concerning the regularization of lands occupied by his company at the New Guinea Industrial & Commercial Development. Despite the respectful tone of that meeting, the Ministry has…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 19, 2026 — Further to the press release issued on June 5, 2025, titled “ECCO Loses Application to the High Court for Interim Injunction,” judgment was delivered in the High Court today in the matter brought by the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. In its judgment, the High Court dismissed ECCO’s claim in its entirety and ordered ECCO to pay the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis EC$10,000.00 in costs. ECCO had sought to challenge the regulatory framework enacted under the Copyright Act No. 14 of 2024 and the Copyright (Collective Management…