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United Nations, New York, (11th November 2025)- The Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, is strongly encouraging nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis to apply for the prestigious 2026 Italy-Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Fellowship. The Fellowship, which has been in existence for a decade and annually trains 10 fellows, has never had a fellow from Saint Kitts and Nevis in its cohorts. The Fellowship is a unique opportunity for early career professionals from AOSIS Member States to get hands-on training and experience on issues of law, policy and science, to build fundamental knowledge…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, November 10, 2025: The Charles E. Mills Secondary School (CEMSS) was vibrant and dynamic with all things on the professional front as the Science Department hosted its 3rd Annual Career Fair under the theme Living Environmentally Friendly through Science and Entrepreneurship on Friday November 07. Kailynn Browne, Student delegate and spokesperson communicated “The aim of the Career fair is to expose our students to different career paths with the hope that at the end of the event they would have a better understanding of what their future aspirations would be.” The event which aligns with the…

Santa Marta, Colombia, November 9, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, today delivered a powerful address during the plenary of the Fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union, urging leaders to uphold the Caribbean and Latin America as a “Zone of Peace” and to take decisive global action on climate change. Speaking before fellow Heads of State and Government in Santa Marta, Dr. Drew reaffirmed the Caribbean’s historic commitment to dialogue, diplomacy, and regional stability, emphasizing that peace is a deliberate and…

Santa Marta, Colombia, November 9th 2025, (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, today, November 9th, joined regional and European leaders for Day One of the Fourth Summit of Heads of State and/or Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union, now underway in Santa Marta, Colombia. Prime Minister Drew is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, CIU Executive Chair Mr. Calvin St. Juste, and Senior Foreign Service Officer Ms. Jamela Davis. During the opening day, leaders will convene in…

(Dept. of Cultural Heritage, St. Kitts, November 06, 2025): The Department of Cultural Heritage continues to address issues raised by cultural practitioners, in this instance, filling the need for more traditional cultural music by facilitating a Cultural Instrument Master Class that began November 01, 2025. The Master Class will run for seven weeks at the Dr. William Connor Primary School every Saturday until December 20. Participants are being taught how to play the kettle drum by Devon Nisbett and Russle Jarvis, the Bass Drum by Alarick Gumbs and the Fife by Wayne Simmonds. The kettle drum and bass drum are the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 05, 2025 (UNESCO National Commission) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis reaffirmed its strong support for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 43rd General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This was the first UNESCO Conference to be held outside Paris in nearly 40 years. The session also coincided with the 80th anniversary of the organisation’s founding. Ambassador David Doyle, Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, delivered the National Statement on November 4th, expressing appreciation for the specialised UN agency’s work in support of the country’s sustainable island strategy. He…

United Nations, New York (05 November 2025) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Director of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Mr. Randel Thompson recently successfully completed the competitive and highly coveted UN Portugal Ocean Fellowship, a capacity building program on sustainable ocean governance, and blue economy, organized in partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the Government of Portugal, and the Oceano Azul Foundation. Supporting the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water, and providing access to a capacity-sharing programme tailored to the needs of decision-makers, as well as empowering a new…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 1, 2025 (MOA):  The Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts, on Friday proudly presented Certificates of Achievement to Taiwan ICDF Technical Mission interns, Ms. Alicia Lin and Ms. Rose Hsu, in recognition of their exemplary performance, professionalism, and dedication during their one-year attachment with the Department. The presentation took place at a brief farewell ceremony held at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, where colleagues and representatives from both the Ministry of Agriculture and the Taiwan ICDF Technical Mission gathered to express appreciation and best wishes to the departing interns. Throughout their year-long internship, Ms. Lin and Ms.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 6, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will lead a delegation to Santa Marta, Republic of Colombia, to participate in the Fourth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU), scheduled for November 9–10, 2025. The CELAC–EU Summit serves as a premier platform for high-level dialogue between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the European Union, with this year’s discussions focusing on strengthening political, economic, social, and cooperation ties between both regions.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 5, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, today November 5th, expressed deep pride and gratitude as he officially declared open the newly reconstructed St. Peter’s Island Main Road, a project he described as both personally significant and nationally transformative. Addressing a large and emotional crowd of residents, community leaders, and students from local schools, Prime Minister Drew reflected on his journey from advocacy to accomplishment. “Today is a proud moment for me. Today, I feel satisfied. Today, I feel vindicated. Today, I feel that all the struggles and stress…