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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 30, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is set to receive the Royal Basseterre Valley Arboretum from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) under the EU-funded Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) Project on May 12, 2026. Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, described the handover as a critical milestone in strengthening sustainable land use and environmental resilience. “The `ILM project aims to strengthen sustainable land use across the Eastern Caribbean and is designed to optimise existing landscapes so that member states can improve their…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 30, 2026 (SKNIS): The push to transform Saint Kitts and Nevis into a Sustainable Island State surged forward on Thursday, April 30, with the launch of the innovative Solar Integration for Sustainable Energy (SOLARISE) and Decarbonised Roadway Initiative for Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) programmes. The launch ceremony was held at the CUNA Conference Room. SOLARISE is a transformative programme, dubbed a national invitation, by the Minister responsible for Energy, the Honourable Konris Maynard. It regulates and incentivises the installation of rooftop solar panels, essentially compensating home and business owners, and tenants for generating their own electricity. “Through net…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 30, 2026 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment has officially launched its Leaders for Environmental Action and Future (LEAF) Ambassadors Programme, aimed at fostering youth leadership in environmental stewardship. The initiative, introduced in celebration of Earth Day on April 22, marks a significant step in engaging young people in climate action and sustainability efforts across the Federation. “We welcomed our first cohort of 11 intelligent, ambitious, passionate members, some of whom were selected based on their stellar intrigue at our Climate Action and Youth Symposium held this year in partnership and with…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 30, 2026 (SKNIS): Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the orderly transition of agricultural lands to support national development priorities. Addressing the Sitting of the National Assembly on April 30, 2026, Minister Clarke outlined the progress made under the Agriculture Sustainable Development Land Transition Programme, which seeks to relocate farmers from lands designated for residential and commercial use while balancing agricultural productivity and national planning objectives. “To date, these efforts have generally been met with compliance resulting in smooth and equitable…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 30, 2026 (SKNIS): Buying an electric vehicle (EV) in Saint Kitts and Nevis just got a lot cheaper, as the government has slashed import duties by 35 percent for models under four years old. Minister responsible for Energy, the Honourable Konris Maynard, announced on Thursday (April 30), during the launch of the innovative Solar Integration for Sustainable Energy (SOLARISE) and Decarbonised Roadway Initiative for Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) programmes. The launch ceremony was held at the CUNA Conference Room. “This government is about accelerating the transition to electric mobility and electric vehicles, so effective May 01, 2026, the import duty for fully electric vehicles less than four years old will be reduced from…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 29, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, April 29, 2026, marked a significant milestone in education and youth development with the official dedication of the ELEVATE Centre as a Certified CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) Examination Centre. The ceremony, held at the ELEVATE office, underscores the Federation’s continued commitment to second chances, inclusive education, and national transformation. Delivering remarks at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Geoffrey Hanley, described the initiative as a defining moment in the nation’s educational journey. “This is historic because Elevate is more…

The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing has continued its community outreach with a recent meeting in Nevis, strengthening partnerships with faith-based leaders across the Federation. On Saturday, 25th April, 2026, Coordinator of the Secretariat, Ms. Eartha Carey, participated in a meeting of Wesleyan Holiness Church pastors on the sister island. The session brought together eighteen pastors from St. Kitts and Nevis as part of their regular biannual gathering. Ms. Carey attended at the invitation of Reverend Ron Daniel, District Superintendent of the Wesleyan Holiness Church. The session provided an opportunity to share information on the work of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Wednesday, April 29, 2026: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has takena significant step toward sustainable transportation with the addition of two electric buses,donated by the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). This marks the first time thatelectric buses have been introduced into the Ministry’s transportation fleet.The donation represents a growing partnership between St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan,particularly in the areas of education, environmental sustainability, and technologicaladvancement. The new e-buses are expected to support student transportation while reducing thecountry’s carbon footprint. In addition, the area designated for the charging station for the e-buses is currently beingupgraded…

United Nations, New York (28th April 2026) — Saint Kitts and Nevis played a leading role in advancing the operationalization of the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Financing for Development Forum, held during the 2026 Financing for Development Week from 20–24 April. The delegation comprised Mr. Carlton Pogson, Financial Secretary of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, along with the Mission’s team, who provided technical and diplomatic support throughout the engagement. A central feature of Saint Kitts and Nevis’…

(MOA) Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resourceshas received a generous donation from the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St.Kitts and Nevis in support of the 31st Agriculture Open Day & Marine Expo 2026.The contribution, made in the form of official event shirts, will assist with the successfulhosting and promotion of one of the Federation’s premier national agricultural events.The donation underscores the strong and enduring diplomatic relationship between St. Kittsand Nevis and the Republic of China (Taiwan), as well as the Embassy’s continuedcommitment to supporting initiatives that advance agriculture, food security and…