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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 20th, 2025 (PMO) – In a clear demonstration of commitment to the welfare of its citizens abroad, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis today, May 20, facilitated the shipment of a container of essential supplies to nationals studying in the Republic of Cuba. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office and several other key national stakeholders, aims to provide daily-use items that are difficult to access under normal circumstances in Cuba. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Right Honourable Dr.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 20, 2025 (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, May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Four Bills will receive their second reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will move the second reading of the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Anti-Proliferation (Financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction) (Amendment)…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 19, 2025 (SKNIS): Public servants and Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs) continue to be updated on recent history-making reforms to the government’s pension system. This recent update to the Pension Act and the GAE Act, builds on the momentum and commitment of the government to bring pension justice through inclusion and to provide security and restore dignity to all government employees. To date, seven sessions have been held with GAE’s and Civil Servants employed before May 18, 2012. The recent pension legislation changes were explained to attendees in detail, alongside information about how these changes affect retirement…

Vienna, Austria, May 19, 2025 — The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, on May 19, 2025, addressed the 34th Session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), calling for deeper international partnerships to bolster the administration of justice in small island developing states. Speaking to a global audience of policymakers and experts at the Vienna International Centre in Austria, Attorney General Wilkin underscored the challenges faced by Saint Kitts and Nevis in combating transnational criminal threats such as gun and drug trafficking, highlighting that “serious…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts – May 17, 2025 – Saint Kitts and Nevis is emerging as a regional leader in digital justice reform, as Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, unveiled the nation’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) strategy to tackle court backlogs, during a high-level workshop hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union, recently held in Barbados. Speaking at the Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Criminal Justice—a joint initiative of the UNDP PACE Justice Project and EL PAcCTO 2.0—Attorney General Wilkin outlined how the twin-island Federation…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 16, 2025 (SKNIS): The national momentum for the ban on single-use plastics in Saint Kitts and Nevis is growing as statistics and consumer feedback indicate a shift in public behaviour. Shipping data analysed by the Customs and Excise Department indicates a “significant reduction” in the importation of banned items such as t-shirt plastic bags, styrofoam food containers and plastic straws. Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action, Senator the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, described the declining numbers as a “positive indication of growing compliance and behavioural change among businesses and consumers.” She told Members of Parliament…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 16, 2025 (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, May 22, 2025, at 10 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 St. 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 the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 15, 2025 (PMO)— During the latest edition of The RoundTable, May 13th, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, reaffirmed his administration’s ongoing commitment to elevating the nursing profession and transforming the nation into a regional hub for nursing education and leadership. Speaking in recognition of International Nurses Week, Dr. Drew celebrated the contributions of nurses across the Federation and outlined several transformative initiatives launched under his government to support their development. “Since taking office, we’ve implemented meaningful changes, from paying the long-overdue COVID-19 honorarium, to introducing specialization pathways, to reintroducing the Associate Degree…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 12 May 2025): In a collaborative effort to promote sustainable agriculture, the Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts and Caribbean Chemicals Ltd hosted an impactful field seminar on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Fahies Estate in Newton Ground. The event welcomed a wide cross-section of local farmers and agricultural stakeholders to explore innovative, environmentally conscious alternatives to conventional farming practices. Central to the seminar was the introduction of SOCA, a new line of biologically-based, environmentally-friendly agricultural products now available through the Department of Agriculture. This ground-breaking product suite includes Serenade, Organeem, Cyclops, and Aramite, each designed to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 16, 2025 (SKNIS) — During the May 15th Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew unveiled a landmark advancement in the Federation’s border management and tourism infrastructure: the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) System, set to launch on May 26, 2025. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to innovation, national security, and seamless travel experiences. “Today marks a transformative leap forward for Saint Kitts and Nevis,” declared Prime Minister Drew. “The eTA system embodies our vision of a safer, smarter and more connected nation.” He continued, “By embracing digital innovation, we are not only protecting our borders but also…