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(New York, New York, February 7, 2025) – St.Kitts and Nevis are amongst a cross-regional group of 79 State Parties of the International Criminal Court, that have endorsed a Joint Statement in support of the International Criminal Court issued on February 7, 2025, a day after the United States announced potential sanctions against the International Criminal Court’s officials, employees and their families. According to Permanent Representative of St.Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, “St.Kitts and Nevis is pleased to endorse this joint statement and stand up for the rule of law, in support of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 7, 2025 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a historic step in securing the financial future of its citizens with the establishment of a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF). This game-changing initiative will ensure that national revenues—particularly from the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program and future renewable energy ventures—are protected, prudently managed, and invested for long-term national prosperity. This was recently announced by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, during his monthly engagements with members of the media. He shared that his government has received the official framework for the SWF, setting…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 7, 2025 (PMO)– The long-standing issue of fair revenue sharing between St. Kitts and Nevis will soon be an issue of the past as the World Bank has handed over a comprehensive report, providing expert-driven recommendations for an equitable financial arrangement. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, during yesterday’s (February 6th) Round Table discussion, hailed the report as a breakthrough moment in the Federation’s financial history. “For decades, the issue of fair revenue sharing has been unresolved. Past governments failed to develop a structured, transparent model. Today, for the first time in history, we have an…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 7, 2025 (PMO) – In a monumental step towards energy independence, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has secured the full financing required to launch the nation’s first geothermal energy project. This landmark achievement propels the Federation closer to its goal of becoming a Sustainable Island State, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and slashing energy costs for citizens. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew made the groundbreaking announcement during his Round Table discussion on February 6th, revealing that drilling for the first five wells will commence soon—ushering in a new era of renewable energy dominance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 06, 2025 (SKNIS): Prices on goods and services in St. Kitts and Nevis should generally reflect reduced prices as a result of the six-month Value Added Tax (VAT) Relief Holiday implemented on January 01, 2025. A preliminary market assessment of four major retail outlets by the Department of Consumer Affairs last month showed that some prices surveyed were lower. However, there have also been a few cases where some companies have not adjusted prices downward. It is a cause for concern at the Department of Consumer Affairs, according to Tricia Delaney, Communications Officer. Mrs. Delaney commented on…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – February 6, 2025 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has officially launched the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Task Force, marking a pivotal step toward improving air quality standards and protecting public health. The inaugural meeting, held on February 6, 2025 at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Conference Room in Fortlands, Basseterre, brought together a diverse group of experts, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to addressing the nation’s growing indoor air quality challenges. The establishment of this Task Force follows the National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality, which took place in October 2024 and underscored the…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (February 06, 2025) -The Embassy of SaintKitts and Nevis in Taiwan continues to distribute state-of-the-art videoconferencingequipment to government counterparts on St. Kitts.The Joseph N. France Hospital and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office on PortZante were the latest beneficiaries, receiving their very own AVer A30 Universalcameras. The Embassy wishes to thank Mr. Curtis Martin, Permanent Secretary in theMinistry of Health, Dr. Jenson Morton, Director of Health Institutions, Mrs. LindseyMaynard JNF Hospital Director of Operations and Marva Pinney, Foreign ServiceOfficer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for accepting the donations handed over byMs. Rolhensha Henry, second…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (4 February 2025) – On 4th February 2025, Her Excellency Ms. Brenda Wills, High Commissioner of Canada to Saint Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy call on Ms. Kaye Bass, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following the presentation of her Letter of Introduction to the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Ms. Bass welcomed High Commissioner Wills on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, who is currently off island. During their meeting, both officials discussed key areas of mutual interest, including food security,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – 4 February 2025 The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness 4 Project, executed by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center, hosted its final workshops during the week of January 27–31, 2025. This three-year initiative was designed to “Strengthen St. Kitts and Nevis’s National Emergency and Disaster Management” by enhancing the country’s capacity to manage disaster risks and build resilience to climate change impacts. The project concentrated on strengthening legislative, regulatory, and operational frameworks while improving the capacity of key agencies, including the St. Kitts and Nevis Meteorological Services (SKNMS), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nevis…

United Nations, New York (4th February 2025) – The Federation’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Hon Garth Wilkin was elected on Monday, 3rd February 2025 to serve as a Vice Chair on the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee to draft the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. His election is a result of the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis’ new orientation to scale up visibility, leadership and representation across the United Nations System, in line with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister’s geostrategic diplomacy to secure critical partnerships. Joining the Attorney General were…