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Basseterre, St Kitts, June 11, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister, Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to achieving reliable 24-hour water access across St. Kitts, describing it as a national priority and a central component of the administration’s long-term development agenda. Speaking in the National Assembly on Thursday, June 11, Prime Minister Drew outlined the extensive investments being made to modernize the Federation’s water infrastructure and strengthen the country’s capacity to withstand prolonged drought conditions. Since assuming office in 2022, the Drew-led Government has embarked on one of the most ambitious water infrastructure programs in the nation’s history,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 11, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken another significant step toward strengthening consumer protection and improving the banking experience for citizens with the passage of the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduced by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in the National Assembly today, June 11, 2026. The amendments build on landmark reforms enacted in 2025 and are designed to ensure that banking services across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) are more transparent, accessible, fair, and responsive to the needs of consumers. The Bill amends 71…

Basseterre, St Kitts, June 11, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, who also as responsibility for the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need for decisive climate action as St Kitts and Nevis confronts one of the most severe droughts in recent history, stressing that climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present-day reality affecting the lives of citizens and residents across the Federation. Addressing the National Assembly today, on Thursday, June 11, Prime Minister Drew described the ongoing drought as a significant national challenge driven by…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 08, 2026 (SKNIS): Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, emphasised the importance of restorative justice, mediation, and early intervention in addressing conflict and strengthening community safety during the opening of the Restorative Justice and Criminal Mediation Training at Koi Resort on Monday, June 08. The four-day training, which runs from June 08–11, brought together police officers, social development officers, probation officers, child protection professionals, social workers, community development officers, youth practitioners, human security professionals, and other justice sector officials. In his remarks, Attorney-General Wilkin noted that conflict and harm often…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 10, 2026 (PMO): Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today called on citizens to reflect on the courage, resilience and determination that preserved the Federation’s democracy during the events of June 10, 1967, as the nation commemorated the 59th anniversary of the historic date. Speaking during a ceremony held in Basseterre, Prime Minister Drew reflected on the attempted overthrow of the democratically elected government led by the Federation’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, describing June 10 as one of the most defining moments in the nation’s…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 10, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, today, June 10, commended the men and women of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) as they officially unveiled their new combat uniform during a ceremonial march through the streets of Basseterre. Addressing soldiers, senior officers and members of the public gathered for the occasion, Prime Minister Drew described the new uniform as more than a change in appearance, emphasizing that it symbolizes both the Government’s commitment to the Defence Force and the Force’s enduring commitment to the people of St. Kitts…

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…