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The National Drug Policy of Saint Kitts and Nevis (2024-2028) seeks to address the complex impact of drugs within the Federation by prioritising the two main areas of concern for drug control, i.e., health, safety and security. In keeping with International and Hemispheric standards, and using the CICAD/OAS Hemispheric Strategy 2020 (OAS/CICAD, 2020) and its Plan of Action on Drugs 2021-2025 as a guide, this policy addresses the critical issues and creates a plan of action across five thematic pillars: Under the guidance of a Multi-Sectoral Steering Committee, all activities related to the foregoing thematic pillars will receive focused and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 04, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has hailed the 2025 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) Medical Mission as a “tremendous accomplishment” for the Federation, describing the impact as both “vast and deeply personal” during his closing remarks at the official closing ceremony held today, April 4. Over the course of two weeks, the mission brought together healthcare professionals from the United States Air Force, the United States Southern Command, and the Republic of China (Taiwan), working alongside local health teams across St. Kitts and Nevis to deliver vital…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 04, 2025 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Health of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has extended heartfelt commendations to the United States Air Force Southern Command (US SOUTHCOM) Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission, highlighting the profound significance of such partnerships in achieving his government’s vision for a sustainable island state. In reflecting on the mission’s success during the closing ceremony held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Friday, April 04, 2025, Prime Minister Drew lauded the collaborative spirit and humanitarian commitment demonstrated by all involved. “To all…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, April 04, 2025 (SKNIS) – The United States Air Force Southern Command (US SOUTHCOM) Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) has successfully concluded its latest humanitarian mission in Saint Kitts and Nevis, making a profound impact on the healthcare landscape in the Federation. The mission, which ran from March 24 to April 04, 2025, brought together a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who provided essential medical services to citizens and residents across the country, showcasing the strength of international collaboration and the transformative power of service. The mission was bolstered by a cohort of specialists from the…

After an open competitive bidding process, the NTRC awarded the contract for SE Vision Project USF #07 02/2025 to the St Kitts & Nevis Cable Communications Ltd. (The Cable). The contract was signed at the NTRC’s secretariat on Monday 24, 2025. The total cost of the project is Four Hundred and Twenty-three Thousand, Nine Hundred and Sixty-five Dollars and Sixty-three Cents (423,965.63XCD) and will be funded by the universal service fund (USF). All telecommunications stakeholders (stakeholders) contribute to this fund. “It is important that the stakeholders respect the rules and the honor the requirements that are enshrined in the Regulatory…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 03, 2025 (SKNIS): Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis who wish to apply for citizenship for their children through descent are strongly encouraged to do so as soon as possible, as the Constitution sets an age limit for this process.Attorney General, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, spoke extensively about the subject on the April 02, 2025, edition of the radio and television programme InFocus. It’s a matter that he said has confused many, and he is determined to help get this right.“Only persons who could have gotten citizenship through their grandparents were persons born before Independence [on September…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, April 03, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has stated categorically that Saint Kitts and Nevis has a significant trade deficit with the United States of America, a factor that should be carefully considered before trade measures are imposed on the nation. This statement follows the United States’ recent decision to impose a 10 percent tariff on imports from Saint Kitts and Nevis, as well as similar rates on other Caribbean nations. “The United States benefits much more from trading with the Caribbean region than the Caribbean region does with the United States…

FEDERATION OF ST. CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS GOVERNMENT NOTICE TREASURY BILLS By Authority of the Treasury Bills Act, Cap 21.18 1. The General Public is hereby advised that the Government of St. Christopher and Nevis will be accepting New Applications for Tender for 365-day Treasury Bills carrying a coupon rate of 4.0% per annum with a minimum investment of Twenty Thousand Dollars Eastern Caribbean Currency (EC $20,000.00). 2. Kindly note that the current 365-day Treasury Bills Instrument will mature on Tuesday 13th May 2025 and will be payable at par on the maturity date. 3. Please note that changes to existing…

BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS, APRIL 02, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today, April 02, 2025, reiterated his long-standing commitment to addressing crime and violence from a public health perspective through unity and collaboration, emphasising that only by coming together as a nation can Saint Kitts and Nevis effectively overcome these challenges. Prime Minister Drew’s comments come on the heels of a historic milestone for the Federation, as Saint Kitts and Nevis has not recorded a single homicide so far this year – a significant achievement in the nation’s ongoing efforts to combat crime and violence. He…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, April 02, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, highlighted that one of the key outcomes of his recent working visit to Nigeria was the landmark signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigeria-based Green Economic Zone (GEZ) Special Economic Zone Management Company, paving the way for the development of a state-of-the-art Agro-Hub Warehouse and Logistics Center in Saint and Nevis. This strategic move marks an important step toward creating an African-Caribbean trade bridge aimed at boosting both economic and trade relations between Africa and the Caribbean. Prime Minister Dr. Drew, while…