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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, January 9th, 2026 — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis today marked a historic milestone with the official groundbreaking of the Creative Arts Centre, a transformative project championed by Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy. The Creative Arts Centre represents a major investment in the nation’s cultural and creative sectors and will serve as the largest integrated hub for creatives in the Eastern Caribbean. Designed as a purpose-built ecosystem, the facility will support a wide range of disciplines including cultural heritage, performing arts, visual arts and craft, culinary arts, film and media,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, January 09, 2026 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has announced a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States of America (USA) concerning the repatriation of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state nationals currently residing in the USA. During a national appearance on his popular media programme “The Roundtable” on January 08, 2026, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, stated that the MOU establishes a framework for the potential transfer to Saint Kitts and Nevis of certain nationals of CARICOM member states. All other states…

On Monday, 12th January 2026, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will mark thecommencement of the New Law Year with its traditional Ceremonial Opening proceedings underthe theme “The ECSC: Justice that Endures – Anchored in Independence, Strengthened throughTrust. This year, the host Member State is the Commonwealth of Dominica, where the firstscheduled sitting of the Court of Appeal in 2026 will take place. In St. Christopher & Nevis, the church service will be held at the Wesley Methodist Church,Seaton Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts on Monday 12th January 2026 at 7:45 a.m. The celebration willcontinue with a procession that starts at the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Thursday, January 08, 2026: The Dr. Denzil L. Douglas SecondarySchool (DLDSS) and Nanshan High School of Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan,formalized an international partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) on Thursday, January 08. The ceremony, which marked a significant step toward strengthening global ties in education,held under the theme ‘A Collaboration in Academic, Cultural and Educational Development’,was conducted in a hybrid format, with the St. Kitts segment held at the DLDSS campus, whilerepresentatives from Nashan High School participated virtually via Zoom, underscoring theinnovative use of technology. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation…

` Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 08, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is introducing two new reforms to the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme as it continues to strengthen the security of the programme and attract reputable and creditable investors. The first measure will see the implementation of a residency feature for investors, while the second provides for the collection of biometric data from potential citizens around the world. The new measures were announced by Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during the Roundtable engagement with members of the press on Thursday, January 08, 2026. “We are serious when we say that we…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 07, 2026 (SKNIS): The development of basketball remains on the front burner for the Ministry of Sport in Saint Kitts and Nevis. While making a contribution to the 2026 Budget Debate on December 17, 2025, Minister of Sport, the Honourable Samal Duggins, announced that a state-of-the-art indoor basketball facility will be housed at Warner Park as part of an overhaul of the multi-purpose facility, which houses the premier cricket, football, tennis, and netball facilities. While these plans are being developed, the government is investing approximately EC $400,000 to upgrade Basketball City at Victoria Road. The scope of the refurbishment to date has included the complete demolition of the foundation…

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 06, 2026 (SKNIS): The extensive refurbishment of Basketball City at Victoria Road is proceeding well and should be completed in a few weeks.The scope of the refurbishment to date, included the complete demolition of the foundation for the basketball court and installation of a new, bigger foundation to meet international standards. The demolition of an older building at the Western end, installing a new drainage system for the court and the facility, upgrading the seating support structure and installing new bleachers. The removal of the existing lighting structures that at times obstructed the view of spectators,…

The Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM met very early on 3 January following reports of military action in Venezuela. CARICOM is actively monitoring the situation which is of grave concern to the Region with possible implications for neighbouring countries. CARICOM will continue to update the people of the Region as more information is received.