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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 29th 2025 (PMO) — Stakeholders from across St. Kitts and Nevis, including senior civil servants, private-sector leaders, students, and community representatives, are currently engaged at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort for the Budget 2026 National Forum, held under the theme “Turning Conversations into Action: Building Our Sustainable Island State Together.” The forum, hosted by the Ministry of Finance under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, represents another milestone in the Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and participatory governance. It underscores the administration’s belief that the national budget must be shaped with the people, not…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 29th 2025 (PMO) – The St. Kitts & Nevis Chamber of Industry & Commerce congratulated the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis under the leadership of Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew for its bold and sustained efforts to reduce crime and enhance citizen security. This message was delivered in the Chamber’s presentation during the Budget National Forum, today, October 29. Notably, the Chamber recognizes the seriousness of the challenge and commends the administration’s determination to treat violent crime as a matter of national development, not simply law-enforcement. As the Prime Minister Drew and Minister of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 29, 2025 (SKNIS): The economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis is projected to record steady growth in 2026, setting the stage for continued expansion over the medium term.  This outlook was presented by Acting Financial Secretary, Mr. Carlton Pogson, during the Budget 2026 National Forum held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, where officials discussed the nation’s fiscal performance and strategic priorities. “As we look ahead to the end fiscal year 2025, our nation’s economy is forecasted to grow by 1.1 percent. This tempered growth reflects the tapering of our post-pandemic…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 28 October 2025 – As a means of staff empowerment, awareness raising, and as a flagship close-out of October’s Sustainability Month celebrations, the Ministries of Sustainable Development and Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment including the Solid Waste Management Corporation and the Parks and Beaches Unit joined together to host a staff Sustainability Symposium on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort under the theme “Sustainable Settlements: Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Thriving Communities”. This event was aimed at enhancing proactive cross-engagement and collaboration between the sister Ministries by spotlighting the execution and public impact of the work of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis proudly announces a historic achievement at EXPO 2025, Osaka, Japan, as its national pavilion welcomed a record-breaking 1,015,336 visitors during the global event. This milestone marks the largest audience ever to engage with the nation’s cultural, economic, and tourism offerings at an international exposition. The St. Kitts and Nevis Pavilion showcased the rich heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and innovative spirit of the twin-island nation. Designed to immerse visitors in the country’s vibrant culture, the exhibition featured interactive displays, sustainable tourism initiatives, and opportunities for global partnerships. “We are…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 28th, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will lead an official delegation to the Republic of China (Taiwan) in November 2025, for a State Visit aimed at further deepening the longstanding diplomatic relations between both nations. The visit underscores the enduring partnership and mutual respect that have characterized the St. Kitts and Nevis–Taiwan relationship since its establishment in 1983. Over four decades, the two nations have collaborated across a wide range of areas, including healthcare, education, agriculture, technology, and sustainable development, all vital pillars of St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 28th October, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, provided a detailed progress update on the new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility being constructed on the compound of the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF), noting that the facility is in its final stages. “Along with these ambulances, we are in the final stretch of delivering a state-of-the-art MRI machine here in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis,” Dr. Drew said during the ambulance commissioning ceremony. “…it will be here no later than the first quarter of next year.” The Prime…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 28th, 2025 (PMO) — Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws has revealed that the ambulance service at the Joseph N. France General Hospital has already responded to approximately 1,628 emergency calls between January and September 2025, averaging 180 requests per month, a figure she says underscores the “critical demand for emergency services” across the Federation. The disclosure came as Dr. Laws addressed the official commissioning ceremony for the five new ambulances, held at the JNF General Hospital, noting that the arrival of the new fleet was “timely and necessary,” given the heavy and growing reliance on emergency…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 24, 2025 (SKNIS): Senior government and law enforcement officials in Saint Kitts and Nevis are issuing a stern warning: smoking in public spaces is strictly prohibited and can be met with various enforcement actions, including fines and possible imprisonment. Under Section three (3) of the Smoking (Designated Areas) Act, 2023, smoking outside of designated smoking areas is prohibited. Smoking is defined in the Act as the use of any lighted or heated device or pipe or any other lighted or heated cannabis or cannabis resin intended for inhalation, including electronic smoking devices, etc. On Wednesday’s edition of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 27, 2025, (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis today, October 27th, commissioned five state-of-the-art, custom-built ambulances, ushering in a new era in national healthcare delivery and reaffirming the administration’s commitment to putting people first through tangible, transformative action. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as Minister of Health, said the commissioning marked the culmination of “months of planning, coordination and perseverance,” describing the fleet as “not ordinary… they have been custom built to meet the unique realities of our country, our narrow roads, our hilly terrain, our remote villages and our…