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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 14, 2026 (PMO): Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a direct and timely appeal to the business community of St Kitts and Nevis to ensure that recent government-led cost reduction measures translate into tangible relief for consumers at the point of sale. The call comes on the heels of a series of significant interventions announced during the Prime Minister’s National Address, including reductions in fuel taxes, cuts to the Customs Service Charge on gasoline, the removal of taxes and duties on alternative energy equipment, and the exclusion of shipping surcharges from customs calculations. These measures,…

Cairo, Egypt | Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – 14 April 2026 – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the signing of the Hosting Agreement with the Government of St Kitts and Nevis for the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026). The signing of the host agreement highlights a shared resolve to deepen Afri-Caribbean partnerships and enhance trade and economic ties. ACTIF2026 will take place from 29–31 July 2026 at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in Basseterre. Commenting on the signing, Dr George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank,…

Targeted tax cuts, fee reductions and VAT holidays put money back in the pockets of citizens Basseterre, Saint Kitts (April 14, 2026) – In a national address delivered Tuesday morning (April 14), The Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis unveiled a suite of bold, targeted economic relief measures designed to ease the financial burden on households, motorists and small businesses across the Federation. Effective April 20, 2026, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is implementing four key interventions, absorbing millions in revenue to ensure that the cost-of-living does not outpace the dignity of our…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, April 13, 2026:​ The Ministry of Education – St. Kitts iscurrently accepting applications for teaching positions for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Interested persons should be aware of the following:

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 14, 2026 (PMO)- Prime Minister Hon. Terrance Drew has announced a suite of decisive, people-centered measures to ease the cost of living while advancing a bold, long-term transformation agenda for St Kitts and Nevis, positioning the Federation to better withstand global economic shocks and secure sustainable growth. Addressing the nation amid continued global uncertainty, April 14th, Prime Minister Drew acknowledged the external pressures affecting small island states, noting that “these are not challenges created here, but they are challenges we must face here, together, as a people.” Against this backdrop, he emphasized that the Government’s response is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Monday, April 13, 2026: On Friday, April 10, the Minister of Education,Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, hosted a special brunch in honour of public school principals anddeputy principals at The Lagos, Half Moon Bay. The brunch celebrated the unwavering commitment and dedication of school leadership to theeducation sector in St. Kitts. Minister Hanley expressed his sincere appreciation for their tirelessefforts in shaping the minds and futures of students throughout St. Kitts.As part of the celebration, each attendee received a token of appreciation in the form of aspecially prepared gift package, along with a laptop to support their ongoing…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), (13 th April, 2026)(Embassy of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) andNevis) — Saint Kitts and Nevis’s Ambassador to theRepublic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Donya L.Francis, paid a courtesy visit to Director General ChenChia-Chun of the Taichung City Government’s CulturalAffairs Bureau on Friday, April 10, 2026. The meeting focused on exploring and proposing areasfor enhanced cultural exchange between Saint Kitts andNevis and the city of Taichung. Among the areasdiscussed were participation in the Taichung JazzFestival and the Taichung International InstrumentalFestival, both typically held in October. Notably, theFormosa Pandaz Steel Orchestra in Taiwan, led byKittitian Stephen Richards,…