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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 8, 2025 (PMO) -Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that the pioneering ASPIRE Programme, the Federation’s flagship youth savings and investment initiative, continues to gain remarkable traction, with over 5,000 applicants, more than 4,000 accounts opened, and over EC$4 million already invested in the next generation of Kittitians and Nevisians. Speaking during his October 7 Roundtable with members of the media, Prime Minister Drew described the programme’s progress as “a revolutionary investment in our young people and in the financial future of our nation.” The Prime Minister also detailed another significant step for the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (8 October, 2025) – On 3rd October, Her Excellency Linda Charlotte Te Puni, New Zealand High Commissioner to Saint Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy called on The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, following the presentation of her Letter of Introduction to the Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew. The Foreign Minister welcomed Her Excellency Te Puni and conveyed the gratitude of the Government for New Zealand’s efforts in enhancing cooperation with Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Minister expressed that it is an opportunity to strengthen the relations as…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 8, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Regulatory Framework, the first of its kind, was designed and initiated by Caribbean nations themselves. He said the framework represents a landmark in regional cooperation and demonstrates the Eastern Caribbean’s collective determination to protect and modernize one of its most vital economic pillars. Addressing members of the media during his October 7 Roundtable, Prime Minister Drew dispelled misconceptions that the regulatory framework had been externally imposed or dictated by larger geopolitical actors. The Prime Minister explained that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 8, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that a new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa. The Prime Minister made the announcement during his October 7 Roundtable discussion with the media, emphasizing that the recruitment of Ghanaian nurses represents a deliberate policy shift by his administration toward stronger South–South cooperation and sustainable partnerships with African nations. Dr. Drew explained that this initiative forms part of…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 08, 2025 (SKNIS) – The ASPIRE Programme (Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education) advanced another key milestone on Tuesday, October 07, 2025, with the start of a Train the Trainers Workshop for Teachers held at the Bernice White Lecture Room, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Headquarters. The pilot training session forms part of the national financial education initiative designed to equip students with essential money management skills. Educators from the Washington Archibald High School and the Basseterre High School participated in the inaugural training session, which was developed to prepare teachers to deliver the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 08, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of the Bills will be made available…

Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis – October 7, 2025 – The National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA) today announced its comprehensive participation in the observance of World Mental Health Dayon October 10, 2025, emphasising the theme: “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes andEmergencies.” NEMA recognises that the emotional toll of crises — from hurricanes and floods to public healthemergencies — is as devastating as the physical damage. For NEMA, including psychosocial care in thenational plan is not secondary, but foundational: it ensures the psychological safety and capacity ofindividuals to fully participate in their own recovery, directly enabling the transition from…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 07, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to lead in the historic steps to enhance the integrity and global standing of Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes in the Eastern Caribbean, with the tabling of the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship By Investment Regulatory Authority Agreement Bill, 2025 in the National Assembly. The landmark Bill, presented by Prime Minister and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during the October 06 Sitting of the National Assembly, paves the way for the establishment of a regional regulatory authority to oversee and strengthen…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 6, 2025 – The Department of Environment reaffirmed its commitment to its most valuable asset, its staff, during its annual Staff Development Day held on Friday, October 3, at the Shadwell Great House. The day-long event, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, focused on two critical pillars of a thriving workforce: mental and financial wellness, moving beyond traditional technical training. The morning session set an impactful tone with a compelling presentation from Ms. Nadia Rawlins, a Counsellor, on “Mental Health and Workplace Wellness.” Ms. Rawlins emphasized the profound connection between an employee’s psychological…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 06, 2025 (SKNIS) – Thirty-six (36) fisherfolk were recently celebrated for their dedication and achievements during the Caribbean Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum and Award Ceremony, held on Wednesday, October 01, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. The forum, organised by the Department of Marine Resources, Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the National Fisherfolk Organisation of St. Kitts and Nevis, formed part of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture. The award ceremony recognised the invaluable contributions of local fishers whose years of service, skill, and resilience have significantly shaped the region’s fishing industry. Their efforts have…