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Training on the set-up of the field hospital began on 7 October 2026 at the NEMA compound and runs through 9 October 2026. The exercise follows up on the earlier set-up in October 2021, when the two 40-bed field hospitals donated by the United States Government, one for St. Kitts and one for Nevis, were first assembled. The IBHS Disaster Management Team is working alongside the SKN Defence Force, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Public Works Department (PWD). The Field Hospital The field hospital is fully equipped with 40 beds, divider curtains, bathroom facilities, lighting, air conditioning…

Inaugural Scholarship Award Ceremony Highlights Growing Investment in Education and National Human Capital Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 6, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with Monroe University, celebrated a significant milestone in its commitment to education and human capital development with the inaugural Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis–Monroe University Scholarship Award Ceremony, held on Monday, October 05, 2026, at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre. The ceremony recognized 67 scholarship awardees, representing the largest cohort of applicants and recipients since the establishment of the partnership. The milestone reflects the government’s continued commitment to expanding access…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the post of Information Officer. Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and disseminating Government-related information for public consumption. The post requires strong writing and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with media professionals, government ministries, NGOs, and the public to promote awareness of government policies, programmes, and national developments. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Key Responsibilities: Salary Scale: K33 – K38 ($64,087 – $82,115) per annum Application Process: All applications must include: Applications should be addressed to:DirectorSt. Kitts and Nevis…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 02, 2026 (SKNIS): The tourism industry in Saint Kitts continues to demonstrate strong resilience as more visitors discover the unique charms, rich culture and diverse experiences of the destination. Key statistics shared at a press conference by the Ministry of Tourism on Thursday (October 01, 2026), indicated that there were 116,458 airlift arrivals for the year as of August 31, 2026. The visitor spend exceeded US$34.5 million dollars. The figure reflects only transactions made using Visa debit and credit cards. Spending generated on other card networks and cash payments is not included. Additionally, there was a…

Readers of Scuba Diving magazine name the destination One of the Best in 11 categories, including Best Overall, Wreck Diving, Health of Marine Environment and more. Basseterre, St. Kitts (02 October 2026) — St. Kitts has been named One of the Best in 11 categories of the 2027 Scuba Diving Readers’ Choice Awards, including Best Overall. The awards are decided by the votes of Scuba Diving magazine’s readers, who rate the destinations they have dived themselves. The honours, awarded under the St. Kitts listing, span the full range of the underwater experience. They recognise the island’s dive sites, its marine life, the…

Month-long programme under the theme “Our People, Our Communities, Our Future: Reimagining Tourism Together” runs through October 26 Basseterre, St. Kitts (02 October 2026) — The Ministry of Tourism have officially launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, a national programme of community, school and industry engagements running through the month of October. The month was formally opened at the Ministry of Tourism’s press conference on Thursday, October 1. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Our People, Our Communities, Our Future: Reimagining Tourism Together.” It affirms a simple principle: tourism in St. Kitts is strongest when the people who live here understand…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 01, 2026 (SKNIS): The Cayon Community Centre and Post Office officially reopened on Wednesday, September 30, following extensive renovation to address structural, environmental and operational challenges that kept the facility closed since November 2021. The reopening ceremony was attended by the Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of State with responsibility for Social Development and Gender Affairs, Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, senior government officials, community stakeholders and residents of Cayon and surrounding communities. Project Officer within the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, Kerissa Roberts, outlined the extensive work undertaken to…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, October 01, 2026: St. Paul’s Primary School has been renamed Connor- Gumbs Primary School in recognition of the outstanding contributions of two former headteachers, Ms. Ryscille Adina Connor and Mr. John Gumbs.  The renaming ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 30, at the school, to honour their dedicated service, leadership, and lasting impact on the school community and generations of students. Minister of Education, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, said the new name was intended to honour the legacy and contributions of Ms. Adina Connor and Mr. John Gumbs, who played important roles in the development of…

The Department of Environment’s Ozone Unit, together with refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians and other key stakeholders, came together for a meaningful exchange on how St. Kitts and Nevis can continue to strengthen the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment. The consultation hosted by Mrs Kolene Latham, our National Ozone representative, provided an important opportunity to review the implementation, reporting, and compliance requirements associated with the Kigali Amendment’s licensing framework, while also discussing the practical realities of managing refrigerants within our country. The success of this framework depends not only on legislation and policies, but also on the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS 1 October 2026, marks two years since the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit, the world’s first programme of its kind, was restructured under the leadership of a new executive team led by Executive Chairman, H.E. Calvin St. Juste. In October 2024, the National Assembly passed the Citizenship by Investment Unit Act, 2024, and the Citizenship Unit (CIU) began operating as a statutory body, governed by a Board of Governors responsible for strategic oversight, policy development and operational management. Since then, the Citizenship Unit has undergone a significant transformation under St Juste’s six principle vision…