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Basseterre, St. Kitts – April 24, 2025 – The National Cost-of-Living Task Force continues to prioritise the economic stability of Saint Kitts and Nevis amid evolving global challenges, including recent U.S. tariff impositions impacting international trade. The Task Force remains steadfast in its mission to shield citizens and residents from rising costs while adapting strategies to address new pressures on supply chains and local prices. A tariff is a tax imposed by one country on goods imported from another country. These taxes are typically designed to protect domestic industries but can inadvertently increase costs for nations reliant on imports. For Saint…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 23, 2025- The Fourth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent was held at the UN Headquarters in New York, from 14-17 April 2025. The Session which was organized by the United Nations Human Rights Office was held under the theme, “Africa and People of African Descent: United for Reparatory Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” provided a further platform for global calls for reparations, for those impacted by slavery and colonialism. The Secretary General of the UN, H.E. Antonio Guterres, in his statement delivered by his Chef de Cabinet,…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is highlighting the critical role of the Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) programme in mitigating the impact of rising inflation on citizens, while addressing recent reports of misuse. Since its inception in January 2025, the BBW initiative has delivered vital financial support to approximately 23,000 households monthly, injecting an average of EC$5.6 million per month into the economy to ensure access to essentials such as groceries and utilities. This effort reflects the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration’s strong commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations during a period of global economic uncertainty. The BBW programme has…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 23, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is currently in Washington, D.C., where he is participating in the 2025 World Bank Spring Meetings alongside Caribbean Heads of Government, Finance Ministers, and senior officials from the World Bank. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Financial Secretary Ms. Hilary Hazel, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office Ms. Naeemah Hazelle, and Press Secretary Mr. Javon Liburd. As part of a packed schedule of high-level engagements, Prime Minister Drew and Financial Secretary Hazel participated in the Caribbean Ministerial Meeting hosted by Ms.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 23, 2025 (PMO) —Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, on behalf of the Government and people of the Federation, strongly condemns the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. “We stand in full solidarity with the Government and people of India during this time of sorrow,” Prime Minister Drew stated, adding, “St. Kitts and Nevis joins the international community in denouncing this senseless act of violence and mourning the lives lost.” -30-

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), April 23, 2025 (Embassy of Saint Christopher and Nevis)— Residents of Taichung City will soon have access to books authored by Kittitians and Nevisians that will enrich their knowledge about the people and culture of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) handed over six books at a book donation ceremony in Taichung City on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025. His Excellency Donya L. Francis, Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to Taiwan, presented the books to the Deputy Mayor of Taichung City, Mr. Huang, Kuo Jung.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (April 16, 2025) – The Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperativesand the Creative Economy, in collaboration with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, is pleased toannounce the launch of the Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Program—a six-weekinteractive training initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners with essentialfinancial skills for long-term success.The official launch of the program is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at theSolid Waste Management Conference Room. We invite the general public to tune in live on Channel 4or stream it online via CreaTV’s YouTube Channel to learn more…

Basseterre, St.Kitts, April 22, 2025 – As we embark on the 25th Anniversary of Earth Dayunder the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis proudlyreaffirms its commitment to transitioning to cleaner, renewable energy sources in pursuit of anet-zero future. This initiative aligns seamlessly with our national objective of establishing aSustainable Island State by 2040.St. Kitts and Nevis recognizes its significant role in combating climate change. As a result, weare implementing sustainability-driven policies and comprehensive frameworks designed tomitigate the adverse effects of greenhouse gas emissions. Our involvement in global and regionalcollaborations underscores our unwavering dedication to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 22 April, 2025- The First Session of the Preparatory Commissionfor the Entry into Force of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on theLaw of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversityof Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) and the Convening of the First Meeting ofthe Conference of the Parties to the Agreement is being held at the UN Headquarters inNew York, from April 14-25, 2025. St. Kitts and Nevis is represented at these important discussions by H.E. Dr. MutryceWilliams, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ms. Maritza Queeley,National BBNJ Focal Point and Port…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 16, 2025 (PMO) — In just two years, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party has delivered the most comprehensive and transformative health sector advancements in the modern history of the Federation. From infrastructure upgrades to service expansion, the government has taken a whole-system approach. At the Joseph N. France General Hospital alone, major infrastructural work has been completed: the leaking roof has been fully repaired, new air-conditioning units have been installed across several wards, the hospital kitchen and private ward have…