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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 2nd, 2026 — St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its national response to sargassum influxes with the official handover of critical equipment under the regional Project on Improving National Sargassum Management Capacities in the Caribbean. Delivering featured remarks at the ceremony on Thursday, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, the Honourable Samal Duggins, described the occasion as a pivotal moment in the Federation’s environmental and economic journey. Outlining the local impacts, Minister Duggins noted that fisherfolk continue to face blocked landing sites and engine damage, tourism experiences are affected…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 2, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis notes the publication of the Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Statement, which follows the IMF team’s recent visit and consultations with Government officials and key stakeholders, has been released with the full consent and support of the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis under the leadership of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. The full document can be accessed via the IMF’s official website at: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/03/02/cs-03022026-st-kitts-and-nevis-staff-concluding-statement-of-the-2026-article-iv-mission The publication of the Staff Concluding Statement reflects…

The Organization of American States (OAS) wishes to inform interested persons that applications for its 2026 Academic Scholarship Program for Undergraduate, Graduate Academic studies and Graduate Research are now available. N/B Applicants for undergraduate studies should already be enrolled in a program and be eligible to graduate within two (2) academic years. Applicants for graduate studies should have already completed one year or have an acceptance letter from the University where he or she plans to study. Submission Deadline Monday March 09th, 2026 Requirements: The eligibility requirements and more information regarding the application process can be accessed through the following…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis expresses its deep concern over the recent attacks in the Middle East. We reaffirm our commitment to the principles of international peace, respect for territorial integrity, and the sanctity of human life. Saint Kitts and Nevis stands in solidarity with the Governments and people of the Gulf Cooperation States and others who have been affected by the current developments in the region. We extend condolences for the loss of life and injury to persons, as well as damage to and loss of property. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and to…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis — In a powerful display of Caribbean togetherness, Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community arrived on the shores of Nevis on Thursday February 26, 2026, wearing custom-designed shirts created by a renowned local designer—a striking visual testament to the solidarity and shared purpose at the heart of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. The shirts, specially commissioned for the occasion, were designed by Judith Rawlins-Paul, the creative force behind the celebrated Saint Kitts and Nevis-based brand Brown Sugar. Each garment features Mrs Rawlins-Paul’s signature patchwork technique—a distinctive…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 2, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will head to the Republic of Ghana this week for an Official State Visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between the two nations. While in Ghana, Prime Minister Drew is expected to hold high-level bilateral discussions with the President of the Republic of Ghana and senior government officials. The talks will center on expanding cooperation in key priority areas, including education, healthcare, trade and investment, climate resilience, agriculture, youth development, and cultural exchange. The prime…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 27, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has successfully concluded the Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, describing the historic gathering as a defining moment for regional unity, strategic action, and strengthened global engagement. Hosted in Saint Kitts and Nevis from February 24–27, 2026, the Meeting achieved an unprecedented level of participation, with every Member State and Associate Member represented and 20 of the 21 Heads of Government in attendance, the highest level of…

I am happy to serve as Chair of the Caribbean Community and to have welcomed my colleague Heads of Government to this Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in my beautiful St Kitts and Nevis. This week, every Member State and Associate Member was represented by their Head of Government or a designated Head of Delegation – in fact, we had 20 of the 21 Heads of Government of the Member States and Associate Members. I am advised that this is the first time in over ten years that there…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 27, 2026 (SKNIS) — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomes the formal rescission by the United States Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of its 2014 Advisory concerning the Federation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. The Advisory, originally issued on May 20, 2014, raised concerns regarding the abuse of the CBI Programme by certain foreign individuals. On February 24, 2026, FinCEN officially rescinded that Advisory. This development marks a significant milestone in the Government’s sustained and comprehensive reform of the CBI Programme over the past three years. Importantly, this announcement comes…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 26, 2026 (SKNIS): Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, has commended Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister and Chairman of CARICOM for his exemplary leadership and hospitality as the Federation hosts the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. Delivering remarks at the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, February 24, at the Marriott Dome in Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts, Secretary-General Barnett underscored that since assuming the Chairmanship on January 01, Prime Minister Drew has demonstrated decisive and forward-looking leadership. “Since assuming the chairmanship of CARICOM on January 01 this…