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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 10, 2025 (PMO) –The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis today, April 10, signed a significant loan agreement with the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) of the Republic of China (Taiwan), marking a major step forward in the nation’s journey toward water security and resilience. The loan facility, valued at up to US $13 million, will support the completion of the Basseterre Desalination Plant, a key project already under construction that will help ensure 24/7 access to safe and reliable water for citizens and residents across the island. Speaking at the brief but meaningful signing…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 10, 2025 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has secured another legal victory as the Court of Appeal today dismissed an application by Michael J. Prest seeking leave to appeal to the Judicial Committee of His Majesty’s Privy Council, the Federation’s apex court of appeal. In a decision delivered on April 10, 2025, the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal found that Mr. Prest’s application raised no issues that warranted further appeal, either as of right or on grounds of public importance. The Court ruled that the intended appeal did not involve any genuinely disputable…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 09, 2025 (SKNIS) – At the opening of the Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean on Tuesday, April 08, 2025, the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful speech emphasising the nation’s unwavering commitment to environmental justice and the protection of human rights defenders. Prime Minister Drew highlighted the significance of the forum, which is being held for the first time in the insular Caribbean, stating that it represents more than a meeting of minds—but rather, a meeting of purpose.…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the post of Information Officer. Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and disseminating Government-related information for public consumption. The post requires strong writing and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with media professionals, government ministries, NGOs, and the public to promote awareness of government policies, programmes, and national developments. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Key Responsibilities: Salary Scale: K33 – K38 ($64,087 – $82,115) per annum Application Process: All applications must include: Applications should be addressed to:DirectorSt. Kitts…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 07 April 2025): In a continued effort to strengthen the local agriculture sector and boost pineapple production, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Department of Agriculture, successfully hosted a hands-on pineapple training session at the Tabernacle Outreach Centre on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The session forms part of the government’s broader initiative to support farmers through technical assistance, with a focus on increasing productivity and crop quality across the island. The training targeted farmers who previously received pineapple suckers from the department. These participants were guided through key cultivation techniques to ensure successful…

Washington D.C., April 8, 2025 — Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Chair of the Committee on Hemispheric Security, recently participated in the 2025 Latin America Defense and Security Fair (LAAD), held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ambassador Henry-Martin was a key member of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) delegation, which also included representatives from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, the United States, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. The composition of the delegation underscored the inclusive and integrative nature of the IADB, highlighting…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 08, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Office of the Prime Minister and the Office of the Ambassador of Sports, today, April 8th, reaffirmed its unwavering support for the nation’s youth and athletics program with a timely contribution to St. Kitts Nevis Athletics (SKN Athletics). In a brief yet significant handover ceremony, His Excellency Kenneth Douglas, Ambassador of Sports, officially presented a cheque to Mr. Delwayne Delaney, President of St. Kitts Nevis Athletics. The donation is earmarked to assist local athletes currently in training for the 2025 CARIFTA Games, scheduled to…

United Nations, New York (8 April 2025) – On Friday April 4, 2025, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams graced the podium of the United Nations General Assembly to deliver an inspiring and stirring address to young people from around the world at the Future We Want: Global Initiative for Young Leaders which was held in New York from April 3-6, 2025. The theme of the Conference was, “Empowering Youth to Reinforce Multilateralism: Engaging Youth Leadership in Building a World of Peace.” In her address Ambassador Williams said, “As the Permanent Representative to the United Nations, of the smallest independent country in…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, April 7, 2025 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) have taken decisive actions to preserve the integrity and international reputation of the Federation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. Following a comprehensive investigation by the Ministry of National Security, Immigration, and Citizenship, the Government has issued the Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship (Deprivation of Citizenship) Order, 2025. This Order has resulted in the revocation of citizenship from 13 individuals and their dependents who were found to have failed to pay the statutory minimum investment required under the CBI Programme,…

Washington, D.C., April 7, 2025 – The Organization of American States (OAS) recently hosted the Twenty-Sixth Inter-American Congress of Ministers and High Authorities of Tourism, a two-day conference, at its Washington D.C. Headquarters under the theme, “Harnessing the Power of Heritage Tourism for Development in the Americas.” Representing the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis was Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Tourism, Ms. Tivanna Wharton, who delivered a compelling presentation centered on the role of heritage tourism in economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and sustainable development. PS Wharton lauded the OAS for spotlighting micro and small tourism enterprises and…