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United Nations, New York (13 th July 2026) — on 8th,July, 2026, the longstanding partnership between SaintKitts and Nevis and Taiwan was reaffirmed during acourtesy meeting between Her Excellency AmbassadorMutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of SaintKitts and Nevis to the United Nations, and HisExcellency Ambassador Tom Lee of the TaipeiEconomic and Cultural Office in New York. Themeeting underscored the shared commitment of bothsides to strengthening bilateral cooperation andadvancing common interests on the international stage. The discussions provided an opportunity to exchangeviews on matters of mutual interest and reaffirm theimportance of continued dialogue and collaboration.Ambassador Williams expressed appreciation forTaiwan’s enduring friendship and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 10, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has welcomed the decision to feature National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, on the new Eastern Caribbean fifty-dollar (EC$50) banknote, describing the honour as a well-deserved tribute to one of the Region’s most influential architects of nation-building and Caribbean integration. Prime Minister Drew made the announcement during the Ceremony to Mark the Change in Chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council, at which Council Member for the Commonwealth of Dominica, the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 10, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, had the distinct honour on Thursday, July 09, 2026, to proudly unveil the redesigned Eastern Caribbean (EC) $50 banknote that now features the image of The Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw – a fitting tribute to one of the Federation’s most revered national leaders and a prominent figure in regional development. The redesigned EC currency marks a historic milestone in the evolution of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). For the first time, the banknotes will no longer feature the…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis wishes to advise the general public that all Government offices will close early on Thursday July 9, 2026, to facilitate the Official Funeral of the late Honourable Hugh C. Heyliger, former Deputy Prime Minister. This early closure will allow members of the Public Service and the wider national community the opportunity to pay their final respects to a distinguished son of the soil who dedicated his life to the service and development of our Federation. Official Funeral Programme – Thursday July 9, 2026 Lying-in-State & Signing of Condolence Book 9:00 a.m. – 12:00…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 8, 2026 (UNESCO National Commission) — On July 10, 2026, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will join global education leaders at a high-level Ministerial Summit convened by UNESCO and the Greening Education Partnership (GEP) to accelerate climate-ready education systems ahead of 2030. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Ageing and Disabilities, the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, will deliver a featured video presentation highlighting St. Kitts and Nevis’ Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Country Initiative as a flagship project and emerging global best practice for Small Island…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 08, 2026 (SKNIS): The Department of Community Development, in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Office, the ELEVATE Programme, and residents of Central Basseterre, has embarked on a Gang Graffiti Removal Programme aimed at reclaiming public spaces, promoting community pride, and creating safer neighbourhoods throughout the McKnight community. The initiative commenced on Tuesday, July 07, along Durant Avenue, where volunteers successfully removed gang-related graffiti and transformed the area into a cleaner and more welcoming environment. The programme continued on Wednesday, July 08, at Prickley Pear Alley, with an even greater number of residents joining youth participants in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts — July 8, 2026 The Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office (DPPO) advises that steps are being taken to discontinue the criminal proceedings instituted against eight members of the Kollision Band, who were charged by the Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force with playing music on a public road without the required police permission. The Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force has the important responsibility of maintaining peace, good order and public safety throughout the Federation. In carrying out that responsibility, the Police are required to enforce the law and, where offences are committed, particularly where…

Basseterre, St. Kitts — The National Productivity Council marks the first anniversary of its swearing-in on July 8, 2025, and is using the occasion to update the public, workers, employers, and the business community on the work undertaken during its first year and the next phase of the national productivity agenda. The Council is established under the National Productivity Council Act, 2024 (No. 3 of 2024), which mandates it to promote a culture of productivity, efficiency, and innovation across both the public and private sectors, to facilitate collaboration and the exchange of best practices, and to enhance productivity in the…

Gros Islet, St. Lucia, July 6, 2026 (PMO) — Outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed that regional integration remains indispensable to the future of the Caribbean, urging Member States to continue working collectively to advance security, economic prosperity, and sustainable development across the region. Addressing Heads of Government, regional officials, and distinguished guests during the Opening Ceremony of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, Prime Minister Drew reflected on the enduring value of the regional…

Gros Islet, St. Lucia, July 6, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has called on Caribbean leaders to seize the opportunity to modernize and strengthen the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), stressing that the regional integration movement must continue evolving to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. During his outgoing address as Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister Drew stressed that the Caribbean Community has entered a new chapter, one that should focus not on whether CARICOM will endure, but on how it can become more effective, responsive, and relevant. Reflecting on the progress…