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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 12, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need to strengthen the Federation’s mental health support systems, including increasing the number of psychologists, therapists, and mental health professionals, as part of a national strategy to address crime and violence. The Prime Minister made the remarks this morning, March 12th, while attending the launch of the animated video “Building a Safe Space at Home” and dialogue session held under the Mental Health Service System Enhancement Project (2024–2027). The initiative, implemented through collaboration with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 12, 2026 (SKNIS) — Leaders in government, education, health, and civil society gathered on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the CUNA Conference Centre for the “Building a Safe Space at Home” animation launch and Mental Health Dialogue, an initiative under the Mental Health Service System Enhancement Project implemented in partnership with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), the Ministry of Health, and LAKE Health and Wellbeing. The event focused on improving the mental health of young people by strengthening one of the most important environments in their lives — the home. The initiative recognises…

The Ministry is pleased to announce scholarship programs made available through the Embassy of Romania for the 2026–2027 academic year. These programs provide support for international students pursuing studies in Romania at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. Scholarships are offered across a wide range of academic disciplines; however, programs in medicine, dental medicine, and pharmacy are not included in this initiative. Click link below for details:

The federal government received the Destiny application from the Nevis Island administration on January 29, 2026 and the matter remains under active review. I want the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis to clearly understand one important constitutional point, the federal government does not have a general power over development taking place on Nevis. Under the Constitution, section 106 of the Constitution and section 119, many of the major issues connected to development on Nevis fall within the authority of the Nevis Island Administration and the Nevis Island Legislature. Here is the full list of matters written in the constitution…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 11, 2026 (SKNIS): The economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to record positive growth as the government reduces its dependence on the vulnerable Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.In its recent report of the 2026 Article IV Mission, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that there were declines in CBI revenue. However, it projected stronger economic growth ahead, as a result of efforts to diversify the economy. At the March 10 edition of the Roundtable, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, reiterated that CBI reform was a priority for his government upon assuming…

London, United Kingdom (11th March 2026) – Minister, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas joined his UK counterpart, Foreign Secretary, the Right Honourable Yvette Cooper to co-host the 12th UK Caribbean Forum in London. The day-long biennial meeting on 10th March 2026, convened at Lancaster House in London, brought together the Foreign Ministers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom for high-level interactive discussions on cooperation and shared priorities. The Forum, which continues to serve as an important platform for dialogue on regional priorities, focused on geopolitics and partnership, climate change and disaster risk management,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 11, 2026 (SKNIS) — Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed the vital importance of regional integration through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), emphasising that the collective strength of the region enables small island states to achieve levels of development, security, and opportunity that would be difficult to attain individually. Dr. Drew, who currently serves as Chairman of CARICOM, made the remarks during the Tuesday, March 10 edition of the Roundtable, where he outlined several tangible ways in which CARICOM directly benefits the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 11, 2026 (PMO) – Progress in diplomatic engagement between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Canada has resulted in the partial restoration of visa-free access for citizens of the Federation, signaling renewed international confidence in the country’s governance and reform agenda. The advancement forms part of a broader diplomatic and policy effort undertaken by the Government to strengthen the integrity of the Federation’s institutions, particularly the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, and to safeguard the global reputation of the St. Kitts and Nevis passport. Speaking during his recent Roundtable engagement with members of the media, Prime Minister Terrance Drew highlighted…