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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 14, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, today, confirmed that formal notice has been issued requiring the operators of bars located at South Friar’s Bay—including The Godfather Bar, The Discovery Bar, and The Shipwreck Bar & Grill—to relocate their establishments no later than midnight on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This action follows more than four months of engagement and accommodation by the Government after the bar operators were formally notified on November 10, 2025 that the area they occupy forms part of lands required for a major tourism development project and that their…

TWENTY-FOUR NEW SOLDIERS JOIN ST. KITTS-NEVIS DEFENCE FORCE AFTER HISTORIC GRADUATION IN NEVIS Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 13, 2026 (SKNIS): The ranks of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) were reinforced by twenty-four new soldiers who graduated from the Basic Military Course 1 of 2025, at a Passing Out Ceremony on Thursday, March 12, 2026.The ceremony, held at the E. T. Willet Park in Nevis, was historic as it was the first time that an SKNDF training and graduation was held on the island of Nevis. There were several other notable firsts, including a raise in pay for the recruits and the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 13, 2026 (SKNIS): Youth seeking to establish new businesses to meet the growing demand for expanding services in Saint Kitts and Nevis will soon have access to a new unit in government that will provide assistance.At the Roundtable engagement with the press on March 10, 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, outlined plans to establish the Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau. He stated that the new Bureau will directly engage young people as they take advantage of emerging sectors in tourism, agriculture, and the orange economy.The prime minister referenced the yachting sector, which is rapidly growing.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 13, 2026 (SKNIS) — Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered the featured remarks at the Passing Out Ceremony for recruits of the St. Kitts–Nevis Defence Force Basic Military Training Course 1 of 2025, commending the newly commissioned soldiers for their discipline, perseverance, and commitment to national service. The ceremony was held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Elquemedo Willett Park on Nevis and marked the successful completion of months of rigorous military training for the recruits, who have now officially joined the ranks of the St. Kitts–Nevis Defence Force. In a historic milestone…

FEDERATION OF ST. CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS GOVERNMENT NOTICE TREASURY BILLS By Authority of the Treasury Bills Act, Cap 21.18 CONFIDENTIAL Treasury Bills Tender (Issue No. 36516) Accountant General Central Street Basseterre St. Kitts Levi A. Bradshaw Accountant General Treasury Chambers St. Kitts

FEDERATION OF ST. CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS GOVERNMENT NOTICE TREASURY BILLS By Authority of the Treasury Bills Act, Cap 21.18 St. Christopher and Nevis Treasury Bills. All of the above Treasury Bills will be payable at par on the applicable maturity dates. 3. Letters of Allotment will be mailed to existing investors no later than Wednesday 15th April 2026 and Wednesday 29th April 2026 respectively. 4. Kindly note that changes to existing investments must reach the Accountant General Chambers in sealed envelopes, no later than Thursday 9th April 2026 at 3:00 pm.  5. Application forms can be collected at the Accountant…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 12, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need to strengthen the Federation’s mental health support systems, including increasing the number of psychologists, therapists, and mental health professionals, as part of a national strategy to address crime and violence. The Prime Minister made the remarks this morning, March 12th, while attending the launch of the animated video “Building a Safe Space at Home” and dialogue session held under the Mental Health Service System Enhancement Project (2024–2027). The initiative, implemented through collaboration with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 12, 2026 (SKNIS) — Leaders in government, education, health, and civil society gathered on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the CUNA Conference Centre for the “Building a Safe Space at Home” animation launch and Mental Health Dialogue, an initiative under the Mental Health Service System Enhancement Project implemented in partnership with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), the Ministry of Health, and LAKE Health and Wellbeing. The event focused on improving the mental health of young people by strengthening one of the most important environments in their lives — the home. The initiative recognises…

The Ministry is pleased to announce scholarship programs made available through the Embassy of Romania for the 2026–2027 academic year. These programs provide support for international students pursuing studies in Romania at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. Scholarships are offered across a wide range of academic disciplines; however, programs in medicine, dental medicine, and pharmacy are not included in this initiative. Click link below for details:

The federal government received the Destiny application from the Nevis Island administration on January 29, 2026 and the matter remains under active review. I want the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis to clearly understand one important constitutional point, the federal government does not have a general power over development taking place on Nevis. Under the Constitution, section 106 of the Constitution and section 119, many of the major issues connected to development on Nevis fall within the authority of the Nevis Island Administration and the Nevis Island Legislature. Here is the full list of matters written in the constitution…