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Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), (September 23, 2025)— Students from Saint Kitts and Nevis showcased talent and culture at Independence 42 celebrations, followed by an event that saw many Taiwanese friends join in on the festivities. The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted its first-ever Independence Patriotic Programme to commemorate the 42nd Anniversary of the Independence of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis on Friday, September 19, 2025. The programme showcased the rich cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis through performances by nationals, many of whom are students. The performances included…

New York, USA, September 24, 2025 (PMO)- Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, issued a powerful call for justice and coordinated global action during a High-Level Breakfast of Climate Mobility Champions, hosted by the Global Centre for Climate Mobility on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. Co-chairing the event alongside fellow leaders from Tuvalu, São Tomé and Príncipe, Palau, and Australia, Prime Minister Drew underscored the moral urgency of addressing climate-induced displacement, not as a future possibility, but as a daily reality for small island developing states (SIDS). He pointed to…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 22 September 2025): The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources wishes to advise the general public and all stakeholders that, due to exceptional public demand, the registration deadline for the 30th Agriculture Open Day and Marine Expo has been extended to Friday, 26th September 2025. The Ministry has carefully considered the exceptional level of interest received from individuals and businesses eager to participate in this milestone event. While all open spaces have already been sold out, limited accommodations are being made available for 10×10 and 20×20 tent spaces. This adjustment is intended to ensure that…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, September 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Christopher and Nevis will hold a State Funeral to honour the life and legacy of former Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence, GCMG, OBE, CSM, JP, an event befitting a man who shaped the nation’s destiny both in and out of office. A State Funeral, as outlined in official protocol, is a formal and public event arranged and funded by the government to honour and commemorate a Head of State or Head of Government. It involves prescribed military honours and follows specific ceremonial traditions. This solemn occasion…

New York, USA, September 23, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, today, September 23, engaged in a significant bilateral meeting with Her Excellency Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The discussions centered on forging stronger partnerships between St. Kitts and Nevis and the OIF, with Prime Minister Drew reaffirming the Federation’s keen interest in becoming a member of the global Francophonie community. He noted that St. Kitts and Nevis’ rich francophone history, as the first French…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 23, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Federal Cabinet, with a profound sense of national loss, announces the official funeral arrangements for the late former Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence, GCMG, OBE, CSM, JP. Sir Edmund, who passed away on September 7th, 2025, served as the third Governor-General of our Federation from 2013 to 2015. He will be accorded a State Funeral, reflecting his immense contributions to the nation. The service will be held on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Wesley Methodist Church on Seaton Street, Basseterre. To honour his distinguished service, the Federal Cabinet has…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, September 23, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Education officially launched the Christopher-Wilkin Institute of Technology (CWIT) on Monday, September 22. This groundbreaking national training institute is set to transform the delivery of vocational education, expand opportunities for students, and ensure the long-term sustainability of skills development across Saint Kitts and Nevis. The CWIT represents the strategic merger of three Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions: the Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC), Project Strong, and the National Skills Training Programme (NSTP). Speaking at the launch ceremony, held on the AVEC grounds, Acting Prime Minister and…

New York, USA, September 23, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, joined world leaders today, September 23rd, for the opening of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York. Prime Minister Drew is leading a high-level delegation to the UNGA 80 High-Level Week, which includes Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas; Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke; Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Naeemah Hazelle; and St. Kitts and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis- 22 September 2025 The Attorney General’s Office and Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs in collaboration with the UNDP PACE Justice Project funded by the European Union is hosting a two-day Case Management Training from September 22 to 23. The training convenes judges, magistrates, prosecutors, defence counsel, registrars, and clerks of court to strengthen practical skills in managing cases efficiently, reducing delays, and embedding greater accountability across the justice system. Delivering the opening remarks, the Hon. Garth Wilkin, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, emphasized that backlogs and delays threaten efficiency and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 23, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, October 06, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of the Bills will be made available…