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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 31, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a major step forward in its journey toward sustainable development with the passage of the National Conservation and Environmental Management Act (NCEMA). The new legislation, introduced by the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action, Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, replaces the National Conservation and Environment Protection Act (NCEPA) of 1987. It establishes a modern, science-based framework for environmental conservation and sustainable growth, aligning directly with the government’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “The passage…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 31, 2025 (PMO) —The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is moving steadily toward the construction of the new, climate-resilient general hospital, with Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew confirming that environmental and building approvals are now in their final stages. Addressing the National Assembly, Dr. Drew stated, “The hospital is well on its way. We are in the final stages of getting all the approvals from the building board, the EIA, and all of this are being done and almost completed, and will be completed for us to move forward just now in its construction.”…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed his government’s commitment to good governance, fairness, and democratic maturity, announcing that Opposition Member of Parliament Hon. Shawn Richards has been granted a diplomatic passport. Addressing the National Assembly, Prime Minister Drew said, “The Honorable Shawn Richards, member from number five, has applied for his diplomatic passport, and I’m simply saying that he’s a Member of Parliament, and he would be afforded his diplomatic passport.” Dr. Drew emphasized that the decision reflects his administration’s principles, not political preference. He stressed, it “has nothing to do with…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has publicly expressed heartfelt appreciation to outgoing Financial Secretary Mrs. Hilary Hazel for her years of exceptional service to the nation. During his parliamentary remarks today, October 31st, the Prime Minister said, “I want to thank our new Financial Secretary, Mr. Carlton Pogson. But I also want to thank our immediate past Financial Secretary, Mrs. Hilary Hazel. She worked hard, contributed to national development, and therefore, I want to thank her for all that she would have done in the Ministry of Finance to continue the development…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has exressed that the new MRI facility currently being constructed at the Joseph N. France General Hospital represents a major leap forward in healthcare delivery for the Federation, describing the structure as “one of the most advanced in the region.” Speaking in Parliament on today, October 31st, Prime Minister Drew said, “Our MRI housing is one of the most advanced in the region, in terms of the outlaw of technology, in terms of its structure. We built it to withstand Category Five hurricanes. That is how we…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 29, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to advance its vision of becoming a Sustainable Island State, with the formulation of the 2026 National Budget positioned as a key step in achieving that goal. Speaking today, October 29, 2025, during a “Fireside Chat” as part of the Budget 2026 National Forum, held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort under the theme “Turning Conversations into Action: Building Our Sustainable Island State Together”, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, underscored that the upcoming budget must serve as a practical instrument to drive…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 25, 2025 (MOA): Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Dr. Manuel Otero, has lauded St. Kitts and Nevis and other Caribbean nations for their determination to reduce the region’s high food import bill, enhance food security, and accelerate climate adaptation efforts through stronger collaboration, innovation, and farmer empowerment. Speaking during an interview following the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA 2025), held in St. Kitts and Nevis from September 29 to October 4, Dr. Otero praised the ongoing regional dialogue and shared commitment toward achieving tangible results for the agricultural sector.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 29, 2025 (SKNIS): The Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA) came into sharp focus at the Budget 2026 National Forum held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort today, October 29, 2025, as Aquanjé Robinson, Executive Research Officer in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, delivered an impassioned call for greater youth inclusion in national transformation. Speaking on the theme “SISA: The Bridge We Are Building Together,” Mr. Robinson described the national development framework as a shared vision grounded in unity, creativity, and accountability. He said the Sustainable Island State Agenda represents “the roadmap through…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 29, 2025 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Two Bills will receive their second reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues. The Honourable Senator and Minister responsible for Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, will move the second reading of the Bill entitled National Conservation and Environmental Management Bill, 2024, which had its first reading on June…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 29th 2025 (PMO) — Stakeholders from across St. Kitts and Nevis, including senior civil servants, private-sector leaders, students, and community representatives, are currently engaged at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort for the Budget 2026 National Forum, held under the theme “Turning Conversations into Action: Building Our Sustainable Island State Together.” The forum, hosted by the Ministry of Finance under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, represents another milestone in the Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and participatory governance. It underscores the administration’s belief that the national budget must be shaped with the people, not…