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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…

Georgetown, Guyana, April 8, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew continued his visit to Guyana on Wednesday with a full day of strategic engagements focused on practical knowledge-sharing and identifying innovative solutions to support national development in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Prime Minister’s packed schedule included visits to key institutions and project sites spanning public service digitization, smart traffic enforcement, law enforcement command systems, agricultural research, and modern healthcare delivery. The visit formed part of the Government’s broader effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Guyana while learning from systems and models that…

Georgetown, Guyana, April 09, 2026 (PMO) – Saint Kitts and Nevis and Guyana have taken a major step toward deepening bilateral relations following the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in the areas of non-lethal defense and security cooperation, agriculture and food security, and government modernization. The agreements were signed on April 8th, during Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew’s visit to Guyana, where he also formalized Saint Kitts and Nevis’ membership in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, an international initiative launched by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali to safeguard biodiversity and promote sustainable development.  The signing marks a significant advancement in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 08, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the nation’s healthcare system with the reinstatement of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Programme at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in a statement released today, April 08, 2026, expressed strong support for the initiative, describing it as a strategic response to the ongoing shortage of locally trained nurses. “It is with great pride and a deep sense of national purpose that I lend my full support to…