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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 20, 2025 (PMO)– During a bilateral meeting at the Forty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Barbados, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew expressed profound appreciation to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, for Saudi Arabia’s unwavering support to CARICOM nations, particularly St. Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister Drew lauded the Kingdom’s efficient and structured approach in facilitating funding for critical development projects within the Federation. He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s instrumental role in enhancing the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts 18 February 2025 – The Department of Environment successfully concluded its six-day “Good Refrigeration Practices” training workshop on Saturday 15 February, 2025. Held at the Avec Compound, the program equipped 22 local technicians with essential skills to adopt sustainable refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) practices, aligning with the Federation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda and the Montreal Protocol’s HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan. The workshop, which ran from 10th-15th February, focused on minimizing the use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and transitioning to environmentally friendly alternatives. Participants engaged in a blend of theoretical lessons and hands-on practical experiences, covering topics such…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 18, 2025 (PMO)– Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is actively engaged in the Forty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which commenced today, Feb 20th, 2025, in Barbados. Two days of critical discussions lie ahead, with regional leaders tackling the most pressing issues affecting the Caribbean.  Going into the meeting, Prime Minister Drew has since identified five key areas of focus for his government and the people of St. Kitts and Nevis: Health and Human Development, Security, Energy, the Global Sustainable Islands…

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) in accordance with the Telecommunications (Universal Service Fund) Regulations Thirteenth Schedule Section 56 invites sealed bids from qualified bidders to supply and install underground fibre-optic cable and closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at Cockleshell Bay, Southeast Peninsula, St Kitts. The NTRC has received funding in the form of Universal Service Fund towards the cost of the “Universal Service Fund Project “and intends to apply a part of the proceeds towards the Universal Service Fund Project. Bidding will be done through competitive bidding procedures in a manner consistent with fair competitive international best practice and existing…

(United Nations, New York, February 19, 2025) – As the crisis in Haiti heightens, the past week saw St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the United Nations H. E. Dr. Mutryce Williams in Washington DC, as a member of the UN’s ECOSOC Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti (AHAGH), engaging in critical security talks with key interlocutors on behalf of the nation, region, and international community. The mandate of the UN’s ECOSOC Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti (AHAGH), is “following closely and working together with Haitian authorities on the long-term development strategy of Haiti to promote socioeconomic recovery, reconstruction…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 20, 2025 (PMO) — With the weight of regional challenges and the promise of collective action, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, joined fellow Caribbean leaders in Bridgetown, Barbados, for the highly anticipated opening of the Forty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on February 19th at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Under the theme “Strength in Unity: Forging Caribbean Resilience, Inclusive Growth, and Sustainable Development,” the meeting commenced with a resounding call for bold leadership, deeper regional cooperation, and urgent solutions to the most pressing…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 19, 2025 (PMO)– The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is poised to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), with legislation scheduled for parliamentary debate and approval within the first quarter of 2025. This strategic move aims to ensure prudent management and investment of the nation’s financial resources, securing long-term economic stability and prosperity. The proposed SWF will serve as a financial reservoir, accumulating excess revenues from various sectors, including the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program and anticipated profits from the burgeoning geothermal energy industry. By channeling these funds into the SWF, the government seeks to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 19, 2025 (PMO)– The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis led by Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, continues to place the welfare of the Federation above partisan interests. This approach has been particularly evident in collaborative efforts addressing critical issues such as national security, sustainable energy, economic diversification, and social development. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to collaboration in addressing national challenges, noting that cooperation across political lines is essential for the country’s long-term prosperity. During a recent radio interview, Prime Minister Drew emphasized, “Our commitment is to the people…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 19, 2025 (PMO)– In a recent radio interview, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew highlighted the importance of the collaborative efforts between the Federal government and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA). This joint venture, as stated by the Prime Minister, emphasizes that the geothermal project is a testament to what can be achieved when both islands work cohesively towards a common goal. The project aims to harness the substantial geothermal resources of Nevis, with plans to construct a power plant capable of generating approximately 50-60 megawatts of electricity. This capacity will not only satisfy the energy demands…

(United Nations, New York, February 19, 2025) – Mrs. Lecia Phipps, Third Secretary and First Committee Expert at the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the UN has successfully completed The University of Readings Cyber Law International’s Executive Course in International Law Applicable in Cyberspace. Throughout the course, Third Secretary Phipps gained valuable insights into the principles of international law, including jurisdictions, sovereignty, and human rights, as they apply to the digital realm. She also explored the various international treaties and agreements that govern cybercrime, cybersecurity, and data protection. Mrs. Phipps said that the training will sharpen her…