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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (17th June 2025): The Ministry of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration is pleased to announce that St. Kitts and Nevis has won the ‘Best New Passport’ award for 2025 under the ‘Regional ID Document of the Year’ category at the High Security Printing (HSP) Latin America conference. The award was announced last week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. HSP Latin America is an annual international conference with a regional focus on emerging technologies related to government-issued currency, identification, and travel documents. St. Kitts and Nevis launched its new ePassport in November 2024, becoming the first OECS country to win the HSP award. The ePassport…

LIMA, PERU (17 June 2025) – On Monday, June 16, 2025, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs for Saint Kitts and Nevis, Senator the Honourable Garth Wilkin, announced that Saint Kitts and Nevis delivered a strong call for regional collaboration and institutional resilience in the face of organized crime at the prestigious EL PAcCTO 2.0 Annual Meeting being held in Lima, Peru from June 16–19, 2025. EL PAcCTO 2.0 (Europe Latin America Programme of Assistance against Transnational Organised Crime) is the second phase (2023–2027) of a major cooperation programme between the European Union, Latin America, and now…

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, June 18, 2025 (PMO)— Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful and reflective intervention during the 7th Sitting of the OECS Assembly on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The historic sitting, held for the first time in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, took place ahead of the opening ceremony of the 77th Meeting of the OECS Authority. Prime Minister Drew was joined by Member of the Opposition, Hon. Alexis Jeffers, as part of the delegation representing St. Kitts and Nevis. In his remarks, Prime Minister Drew championed the strength…

Today, we proudly join our brothers and sisters across the region in commemorating the 44th Anniversary of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) under the theme: “Adapting, Innovating, Sustaining: A Unified OECS for a Changing World.” This milestone marks over four decades of purposeful collaboration, shared progress, and unwavering commitment to regional integration. Additionally, as we observe OECS Colours Day, I encourage all citizens and residents to wear the colours of the OECS – Green, Yellow, White, and Navy Blue – as a visible sign of our unity and collective identity as a people of the Eastern Caribbean. The…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken note of reports now circulating on various platforms suggesting that the United States of America has imposed or is preparing to impose a travel ban that includes the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, and which may affect the ability of our citizens to enter the United States. While we understand the concerns that such reports may naturally generate, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis wishes to make it absolutely clear that no official correspondence or communication has been received from the United States Government, whether through our Embassy, Consular…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 16, 2025 (PMO)– Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is leading a high-level delegation to the 77th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority, being held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The meeting brings together Heads of Government from across the OECS region to discuss a range of pressing issues affecting member states. While there, Prime Minister Drew is expected to engage in bilateral and multilateral discussions, advancing the Federation’s priorities within the framework of the Sustainable Island State Agenda. The Government of Saint Kitts and…

United Nations, NY, June 12, 2025- Saint Kitts and Nevis was among State Parties participating in the 18th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18), which was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, from June 10-12, 2025. The Federation was represented by the Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams and Counsellor, Mrs. Sonia Boddie-Thompson. According to H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, a lifelong advocate for persons with disabilities, “It was of paramount importance that Saint Kitts and Nevis be represented at this important conference, especially at…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (16 June 2025) — St. Kitts took center stage at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week 2025, held in New York City from June 1–6, 2025, with a strong delegation that showcased the island’s leadership, cultural vibrancy and growing influence within the region’s tourism sector. From high-level forums to a vibrant cultural showcase, the destination was at the heart of a week-long celebration of Caribbean excellence. “Caribbean Week was an incredible opportunity to showcase St. Kitts on an international stage,” said Honourable Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and International Transport. “Our strong presence…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 13, 2025 (SKNIS): Twenty-three (23) boys attending primary schools across Saint Kitts were honoured for their positivity, kindness, school and community involvement, at the 2025, Boys of Excellence Award Ceremony held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the St. Peter’s Community Centre. Her Excellency, the Governor-General, Dame Marcella Liburd; Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Gender Affairs and Youth Empowerment, Dr. Geoffrey Hanley; the Honourable Minister of Public Infrastructure, Konris Maynard; the Honourable Attorney General, Garth Wilkin, and the Honourable Minister of State responsible for Gender Affairs and Youth Empowerment, Isalean Phillip, all attended…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 13, 2025 (SKNIS): At the inaugural Brazil-Caribbean Summit on June 13, 2025, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs for Saint Kitts and Nevis, delivered a compelling and visionary address to regional leaders, representing his resilient island nation with determination and a clear commitment to shaping its own future. Dr. Douglas reaffirmed the nation’s determined stance on achieving unity and sustainable growth while facing climate and economic challenges. He urged stronger collaboration within the Caribbean and Brazil bloc that stems from mutual objectives and fairness instead of simple acts…