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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 16, 2026 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Five Bills will receive their second reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues. The Honourable Minister responsible for Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information, Communication and Technology and Posts, Konris Maynard, will move the second reading of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Gaming (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Anti-Proliferation (Financing of Weapons…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 16, 2026 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, is encouraging students and young professionals to explore emerging and high-impact fields of study such as Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Applied Behaviour Analysis as Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to expand services for children with developmental and learning differences. Speaking during the official opening of the new Pediatric Therapy Facility on June 15, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Hanley highlighted the growing demand for trained professionals who can support children and families through specialised therapeutic interventions. “I encourage our young people…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 15, 2026 (SKNIS): A major step forward in healthcare and educational support for children was marked with the official opening of a new Pediatric Therapy Facility today (June 15, 2026), a collaborative initiative between The Discovery Centre, the STAR Foundation, and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The facility, located inside the CMR Building at Lime Kiln, will provide critical outpatient pediatric therapy services, including speech-language therapy and occupational therapy, helping children with speech and language challenges, sensory processing difficulties, motor skill development, and other developmental needs. Speaking at the grand opening ceremony, Deputy Prime…

New York, 11 June 2026 — The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis participated in the annual Retreat of the CARICOM Caucus of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, which was held in New York on Friday, 5 June 2026. Saint Kitts and Nevis was represented by Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Minister Counsellor Eustace Wallace. Also in attendance was CARICOM Observer Ambassador Leslie Wade, who hails from the island of Nevis within the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The retreat was convened under the leadership of Her Excellency Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, will travel to Europe this weekend to participate in a series of high-level engagements aimed at advancing the Federation’s international partnerships and climate resilience agenda. Prime Minister Drew will first travel to Brussels, Belgium, where he will attend meetings focused on matters of mutual interest and international cooperation. He will then proceed to Berlin, Germany, to participate in the Climate Mobility Forum. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Ms. Naeemah Hazelle; Ambassador…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2026 (SKNIS): The Water Services Department (WSD) has issued key steps that all residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis should follow to conserve water as the Federation is under a drought warning, which is expected to last until November 30, 2026. At a press conference on Friday (June 12, 2026), at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), WSD Manager and Water Engineer, Cromwell Williams, cited figures from the St. Kitts Meteorological Office that indicate that as of June 11, there has been only 0.05 inches of rainfall for the month. For the year up to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2026 (SKNIS): Residents and stakeholders across Saint Kitts and Nevis are being urged to prepare for the possibility of prolonged drought conditions that could persist throughout the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, despite the period traditionally being associated with increased rainfall. Senior Meteorological Officer Elmo Burke, speaking at a National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) press conference on Friday, June 12, 2026, highlighted concerns about rainfall deficits that have developed across the Federation during the first five months of the year. According to Burke, rainfall data collected at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport indicate that Saint…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2026 (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is urging all residents, businesses, and institutions across Saint Kitts and Nevis to remain vigilant and prepared as the country faces ongoing drought conditions while simultaneously experiencing the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Speaking at a press conference today (June 12, 2026), National Disaster Coordinator (NDC) Livingston Pemberton emphasised that although seasonal forecasts suggest a below-average hurricane season, citizens should be on their guard. “The forecast is suggesting to us that we may have a below-average season, but it only takes one [hurricane] to change our lives here…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2026 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in Saint Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of the Bills will be made available on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 11, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has called for greater accessibility within the banking sector to ensure that children and young people are not unnecessarily excluded from the financial system, emphasizing that modern banking must serve all citizens regardless of age or circumstance. Speaking during the debate on the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the National Assembly on Thursday, June 11, Prime Minister Drew highlighted the practical challenges many young people face when attempting to open bank accounts, despite growing national efforts to encourage financial literacy, saving and investment…