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BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, April 28, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Agriculture, launched the Medicinal Cannabis Authority on Friday, April 25, 2025 – marking a significant step in the development of a comprehensive, well-regulated medicinal cannabis industry in the Federation. While delivering remarks at the launch event on Princes Street, Basseterre, Attorney General, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, stated that since taking office in August 2022, the government embarked on a deliberate journey to address the cultural, religious, and legal dimensions of cannabis use, moving the Federation closer to a sustainable monetisation structure…

Pastors and other faith-based representatives participating in tomorrow’s (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) engagement with the Citizen Security Secretariat are advised that the meeting will now be held at the People’s Evangelistic Centre at Needsmust. The meeting begins at 11 a.m. Please be guided accordingly.

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 25, 2025 (SKNIS) – In a groundbreaking move towards improving public health, economic growth, and social justice, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis officially launched the Medicinal Cannabis Authority today, Friday, April 25, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the Federation’s journey to establish a regulated, responsible, and inclusive medicinal cannabis industry. The launch event also celebrated the official opening of the Authority’s new office located on Prince’s Street in Basseterre, symbolising a fresh chapter in national policy and healthcare access. At the launch event, Chairperson of the Cannabis Board, Mrs. Jihan Williams-Knight, outlined the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 24, 2025 (SKNIS): Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Saint Kitts and Nevis are highly encouraged to sign up for the Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Programme, a bold new initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools they need to grow, succeed and achieve financial success. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy in collaboration with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. On Thursday (April 24, 2025), a media launch was held at the Solid Waste Management Corporation Conference Room to help generate public awareness.. The Building Bankable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, April 24, 2025 (UNESCO National Commission) – This past Holy Week buzzed with UNESCO activity as the two key St. Kitts and Nevis representatives leading this specialized UN agency’s work held several meetings and briefings with Ministers of Government and relevant stakeholders. Marking the annual visit of the Federation’s Ambassador to UNESCO based in Paris, H.E. David Doyle, the meetings were organized by H.E. Nerys Dockery, Secretary-General of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, who oversees all UNESCO-related activities on the ground in the twin-island state. At a well-attended National Commission session…

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, as part of the Sustainable Road Safety Project, is seeking proposals  from qualified firms or consortia to design, develop, and implement a high-tech automatic traffic ticketing  solution. This system will integrate advanced technologies such as cameras and speed detectors to monitor  traffic violations in real-time and facilitate the issuance of traffic tickets for speeding and other infractions. The initiative aligns with our long-term vision of achieving zero road fatalities by 2030 through the  enhancement of road safety and enforcement capabilities.  Click link below for details:

Basseterre, St. Kitts – April 24, 2025 – The National Cost-of-Living Task Force continues to prioritise the economic stability of Saint Kitts and Nevis amid evolving global challenges, including recent U.S. tariff impositions impacting international trade. The Task Force remains steadfast in its mission to shield citizens and residents from rising costs while adapting strategies to address new pressures on supply chains and local prices. A tariff is a tax imposed by one country on goods imported from another country. These taxes are typically designed to protect domestic industries but can inadvertently increase costs for nations reliant on imports. For Saint…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 23, 2025- The Fourth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent was held at the UN Headquarters in New York, from 14-17 April 2025. The Session which was organized by the United Nations Human Rights Office was held under the theme, “Africa and People of African Descent: United for Reparatory Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” provided a further platform for global calls for reparations, for those impacted by slavery and colonialism. The Secretary General of the UN, H.E. Antonio Guterres, in his statement delivered by his Chef de Cabinet,…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is highlighting the critical role of the Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) programme in mitigating the impact of rising inflation on citizens, while addressing recent reports of misuse. Since its inception in January 2025, the BBW initiative has delivered vital financial support to approximately 23,000 households monthly, injecting an average of EC$5.6 million per month into the economy to ensure access to essentials such as groceries and utilities. This effort reflects the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration’s strong commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations during a period of global economic uncertainty. The BBW programme has…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 23, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is currently in Washington, D.C., where he is participating in the 2025 World Bank Spring Meetings alongside Caribbean Heads of Government, Finance Ministers, and senior officials from the World Bank. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Financial Secretary Ms. Hilary Hazel, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office Ms. Naeemah Hazelle, and Press Secretary Mr. Javon Liburd. As part of a packed schedule of high-level engagements, Prime Minister Drew and Financial Secretary Hazel participated in the Caribbean Ministerial Meeting hosted by Ms.…