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BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS, JUNE 5, 2025 — On June 05, 2025, the High Court of Justice refused an application for interim relief brought by the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc., in which the organisation sought to suspend the enforcement of the 2024, Copyright (Collective Management Organisations) Regulations. The Regulations, enacted under the Copyright Act No. 14 of 2024, and brought into force in December 2024, establish a regulatory framework for Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) operating in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The framework ensures that all CMOs are licensed and regulated in the interest of promoting transparency, accountability,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 5, 2025 (PMO) —Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will lead a high-level delegation to participate in two significant international engagements: the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, and the Brazil-Caribbean Summit in Brasília, Brazil. These meetings form part of the government’s ongoing efforts to advance St. Kitts and Nevis’ foreign policy agenda, promote sustainable development, and deepen international cooperation. The United Nations Ocean Conference will bring together world leaders, experts, and partners to address urgent issues surrounding ocean sustainability, climate resilience, and the protection of marine resources. St.…

Kuwait, (June 4, 2025) The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment has been holding high-level meetings in Kuwait as part of the government’s plan to consolidate its longstanding bilateral relationship and to gain support for its Sustainable Island State Initiative. Dr. Douglas held constructive and productive meetings with the Kuwait Fund for Economic Development. The Kuwait Fund generally provides concessional loans, characterized by lower interest rates and extended repayment periods. The State of Kuwait, through the Kuwait Fund, has been a reliable development partner for…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 5, 2025 (PMO) —The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken another major step forward in its bold national digital transformation agenda as Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew officially handed over laptops to participants of the Cyber Nations Program, marking the official commencement of training for the first cohort of trainees. This important milestone follows the program’s launch earlier this year and signals the full activation of what the Prime Minister has described as “a whole new industry sector developing in the world,” now being firmly established in St. Kitts and Nevis. The Cyber Nations…

United Nations, New York, (June 4, 2025) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is making its diplomatic mark at the United Nations, capping a powerful week with election to the hub of sustainable development policy making – the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The campaign, announced in April, seeks to level up the Federation’s diplomacy and development policy across the United Nations system. According to the United Nations “ECOSOC brings people and issues together to promote collective action for a sustainable world. At the centre of the UN development system, we conduct cutting-edge analysis, agree on global…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 04, 2025 (SKNIS): Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of National Security, Glenroy Blanchette, is currently representing the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis at the Eighth Session of the United Nations Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) in Geneva, Switzerland. The international gathering, organised by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) from June 02-06, brings together leaders and stakeholders from around the world to assess progress and share strategies to reduce the risk and impact of disasters. PS Blanchette addressed the high-level Multi-Stakeholder Plenary on Regional Progress in Implementing the Sendai…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 4th, 2025 – On May 29, 2025, the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives & the Creative Economy signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) of Trinidad and Tobago. This strategic partnership marks a critical step toward boosting innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional cooperation in St. Kitts and Nevis.  The MOU was signed by Ms. Delrine Taylor, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, and Mr. Hans-Erich Schulz, Chief Executive Officer of CARIRI, during a formal ceremony held in Basseterre.  The agreement focuses on: Technical support and training Innovation and research &…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 04, 2025 (SKNIS): – In commemoration of the Federation’s 42nd Anniversary of Independence under the theme “Perpetual Progress: A Sustainable Future in View,” the Prime Minister’s Office announces the opening of nominations for the 2025 National Honours Awards. These prestigious awards recognise exceptional citizens whose dedication, innovation and service have significantly advanced the nation’s sustainable development and embodied the spirit of perpetual progress. Nomination Details: 1. Physical nomination forms can be collected at the Security Desk, Government Headquarters, Church Street, Basseterre. 2. Nominations may be submitted digitally via: https://forms.gle/3gwpf97x4ZFbL6qPA. 3. Each nomination must include a completed form and a detailed profile highlighting the nominee’s contributions to Saint Kitts and…

United Nations, New York (2 June 2025) – The Permanent Mission of St. Kitts andNevis to the United Nations, representing the Group of Latin American and CaribbeanStates, was among a group of five distinguished UN Member States that worked toselect the laureates of the 2025 United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize. The Selection Committee comprised Philemon Yang, the President of the UN GeneralAssembly and Permanent Representatives from Bahrein, Poland, Finland, Egypt, SouthAfrica and St. Kitts and Nevis.  The group was aided by an Eminent Persons Groupwhose guidance, experience and expertise helped ensure the highest caliber oflaureates.  The United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla…

BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS, JUNE 03, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has hailed the sale of the marina assets and operations at Christophe Harbour to global industry leader, Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, as a transformative move toward establishing the Federation as one of the premier yachting destinations in the Caribbean. “This deal is going to put Saint Kitts and Nevis into the premier of yachting harbours around the world,” said Prime Minister Dr. Drew during the June 03 edition of The Roundtable. “Our yachting sector will become a thriving sector, producing…