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The Regional Security System Training Institute (RSS TI) has set out an ambitioustraining schedule for 2025, offering 42 specialised courses aimed at strengtheningsecurity across its Member States. The carefully curated courses will focus on enhancing human capacity and operationalreadiness to respond to both current and emerging threats within the region. High-priority areas such as Cybercrime Investigation; Leadership and Management; CrimeScene Management; Maritime Operations; Criminal Investigations; Financial Crime andAsset Recovery; Prosecution, and Instructor Development are some of the topics offocus. Assistant Staff Officer with the RSS TI, Dr. Raffie Browne, stated that each course wastailored to develop the skills, knowledge, and…

Nice, France, June 11, 2025 (PMO) — St. Kitts and Nevis joined 94 other nations in a landmark declaration unveiled at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), endorsing The Nice Wake Up Call for an Ambitious Plastics Treaty. Representing the Federation, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action, was personally selected to deliver remarks at the global event, amplifying the voice of Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the global plastics negotiation process. In her address before global ministers and delegates, Minister Clarke made a compelling case for the treaty that recognizes the intersecting…

Prague, Czech Republic (June 4, 2025) — Her Excellency Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Organization of American States (OAS), participated in the 2025 Global Forum on Higher Education at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic from June 3–4, under the theme “Renewal of the Democratic and Civic Mission.” Ambassador Henry-Martin delivered powerful opening remarks on behalf of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, underscoring the critical role of higher education in promoting democracy, equity, and civic empowerment across the Americas and the world. “As a proud member of this inter-American family, Saint…

Nice, France, June 9, 2025 (PMO)— As global leaders gather in France for the highly anticipated 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), St. Kitts and Nevis continues to solidify its place at the table of international climate and ocean governance. The Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, is currently leading the Federation’s delegation in Nice, where she continues to position St. Kitts and Nevis as a bold voice for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on matters of ocean conservation, climate resilience, and global mobility. During her official participation at UNOC3, Minister Clarke was…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 06, 2025 (PMO) — As Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew revealed during his most recent RoundTable engagement on Tuesday, June 03, 2025, new documentation has once again brought to light the extent of questionable backdoor arrangements orchestrated by former Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris in connection with Christophe Harbour. The attached email correspondence, provided below, was written in December 2017, by the then-Chairman of the Board of the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF). The email outlines the alarming framework of a secretive deal being constructed between Harris and the developer, Buddy Darby, concerning Christophe Harbour.…

New York, New York, June 3, 2025- Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, and Third Secretary Mrs. Lecia Phipps recently participated in several activities in commemoration of the Africa Dialogue Series 2025, which was held throughout the month of May at the United Nations and concluded with the High-Level Policy Dialogue on May 30, 2025. The theme of the 2025 edition of the annual Africa Dialogue Series (ADS 2025) is “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations”. According to H.E. Williams, “It was very important to ensure that…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — In a continued effort to build stronger partnerships in the fight against crime and violence, the Citizen Security Secretariat (CSS) has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging stakeholders where they are. On 4th June, 2025, Coordinator Eartha Carey and Research and Data Analysis Officer Hance Richards made a presentation to the St. Kitts-Nevis National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention, serving as both an introduction to the Secretariat and the start of what is expected to be a productive, long-term collaboration. The CSS is part of the Government’s strategic approach to enhancing safety and security across the Federation. By…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 06, 2025 (SKNIS): The close collaboration between His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) and the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) will continue as the military agency plays a vital support role in the rehabilitation of inmates. On the June 04, 2025, edition of InFocus, the SKNDF’s Acting Commander, Major Kayode Sutton, touted the impact of the rehabilitation programme that has provided training in technical skills such as auto mechanics, welding, agriculture, and much more. The programme has benefited scores of inmates since it was introduced more than ten years ago. “We had persons who came to [train] who did…

In a pioneering move for marine conservation and economic sustainability, the Department of Marine Resources of St. Kitts and Nevis partnered with the Caribbean Aquatic Restoration Effort St. Kitts and Nevis (C.A.R.E.SKN) to host a dynamic, week-long training focused on farming the native Caribbean King Crab. This initiative marks a transformative step in protecting the Federation’s fragile coral reef ecosystems while creating innovative livelihood opportunities for local fishers. The training which wrapped up on Friday, follows a strategic meeting held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, led by CARESKN Co-Directors Valerie Gregoire and Rudell Williams. Gregoire explained the significance of the…

United Nations, New York (4 June 2025) – Earlier this week, in a packed hall of diplomats, UN Secretariat officials and well-wishers of candidates, the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis was elected to serve as a Vice President of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly. St. Kitts and Nevis will serve alongside the former Foreign Minister of Germany Analena Baerbock who assumes the position of President of the United Nations General Assembly in September at the UNGA’s High-Level Week. The General Assembly takes on critical importance this year as the singular world body marks the 80th…