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Accra, Ghana, March 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has concluded a Bilateral Labour Agreement with the Republic of Ghana for the recruitment of Ghanaian medical professionals to serve in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The agreement establishes an effective and efficient framework for the voluntary recruitment and temporary deployment of various categories of health professionals to support the Federation’s health sector. This initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery by addressing workforce needs while creating structured opportunities for qualified Ghanaian practitioners. Prime Minister Drew, who also serves as the Minister of Health,…

Cape Coast, Ghana, March 05, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, paid a courtesy call on Chief Osabarimba Dr. Kwesi Atta II, President of the Oguaa Traditional Council and Member of the Council of State, at the Emintsimadze Palace, during his visit to Cape Coast on Thursday, March 05, as part of his ongoing Official State Visit to the Republic of Ghana. The visit to the traditional palace offered a meaningful opportunity for cultural exchange and dialogue, highlighting the historical and ancestral connections that bind the Caribbean and West Africa. During the…

Accra, Ghana, March 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has signed an agreement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Ordinary Passports with the Republic of Ghana, marking a major advancement in people-to-people relations between the two countries. The agreement removed visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports travelling between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Ghana. The measure is expected to facilitate easier travel and expand opportunities for tourism, business, cultural exchange, and educational cooperation. The decision reflects the shared commitment of both governments to promote friendly relations and remove barriers that limit engagement between their citizens.…

Accra, Ghana, March 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, held a meaningful engagement with the leadership of the University of Ghana during his Official State Visit to the Republic of Ghana, strengthening academic cooperation and people-to-people ties between the Caribbean and West Africa. The meeting, on Wednesday, March 04, 2026, brought together Prime Minister Drew, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo and members of her leadership team, along with Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and Minister of Honour, the Honourable Abla Dzifa…

Accra, Ghana, March 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Political Consultation Mechanism with the Republic of Ghana during his Official State Visit. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, March 04, 2026, between Prime Minister Drew and Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, formalised structured dialogue between the Governments of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Ghana, creating a clear framework for regular consultations and expanded cooperation. Under the mechanism, both countries agreed to promote and enhance collaboration across political,…

Accra, Ghana, March 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, was today, March 04, 2026, formally welcomed to Jubilee House in Accra by the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, as part of his Official State Visit to the West African nation. Upon arrival at Jubilee House, Prime Minister Drew was received with full military honours during an official welcoming ceremony hosted by President Mahama. The ceremony included a ceremonial parade mounted by the Ghana Air Forces, symbolising the respect and friendship between the two nations. Following…

Accra, Ghana, March 03, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, arrived in the Republic of Ghana on the evening of Tuesday, March 03, 2026, to begin his Official State Visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations. Prime Minister Drew was received at the Jubilee Lounge by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Also present to welcome the prime minister were Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Honourable Abla Dzifa Gomashie; Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Nana Oye Bampoe Addo; Special…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), March 03, 2026 (Embassy of Saint Christopher and Nevis)—Visitors to Taiwan’s major lantern festival were astonished to learn about the white-tailed deer that roam the island of Saint Kitts. A white-tailed deer family of three are featured on the Embassy of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis’s lantern display for the 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi County. On Tuesday March 3, 2026, the Embassy hosted a lantern switch-on ceremony to unveil this year’s entry to the annual exhibit. In opening remarks, His Excellency Donya L. Francis, Ambassador of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 03, 2026 (PMO) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Saint Kitts and Nevis’ energy transition agenda as a major opportunity to strengthen the Federation’s medium-term economic growth, reinforcing the Government’s strategic push toward renewable energy and sustainability. In its Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission, the IMF pointed to the significant upside potential of the country’s clean energy initiatives, stating clearly: “On the upside, a successful energy transition could strengthen medium-term growth.” This independent international assessment closely aligns with the Government’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), which places renewable energy,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 3, 2026 (PMO) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized the continued recovery of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ tourism sector and projected stronger economic growth ahead, affirming the positive trajectory of the Federation’s economy under the leadership of the Drew-led Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis. In its Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission, released on March 2, 2026, the IMF noted encouraging signs within the country’s economic outlook. The report states that the projected acceleration in 2026, of 2.2%, is expected to be supported by a continued tourism recovery. This…