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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 26, 2024 (SKNIS): The festive spirit of the Christmas and Carnival Season in St. Kitts and Nevis has reached new heights today, Thursday, December 26, 2024, as six cruise ships are docked, bringing a total of 11,334 passengers to the island. This marks a historic moment for St. Kitts, with the island bustling with activity as it welcomes one of the largest influxes of visitors in its history. In addition to the cruise ship passengers, St. Kitts is experiencing high hotel occupancy rates and a significant number of returning nationals, all contributing to the vibrant holiday…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 26, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has proudly earned top honours at the prestigious Caribbean Journal Caribbean Travel Awards 2025, being recognised as Caribbean Cruise Destination of the Year and Caribbean Adventure Destination of the Year. These accolades highlight St. Kitts’ exceptional appeal as a must-visit destination, celebrating its world-class cruise facilities and adventurous offerings that leave visitors with lifelong memories. The recognition underscores the island’s reputation for its vibrant blend of thrilling excursions and welcoming harbours. From the breathtaking views of Mount Liamuiga and the iconic Brimstone Hill Fortress to the unforgettable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2024 (PMO)– Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has firmly refuted misleading statements by former Prime Minister Timothy Harris regarding the Bradshaw Museum project. During his wrap-up of the 2025 Appropriation Bill debate, the Prime Minister highlighted contradictions in Timothy Harris’s claims and presented factual evidence to set the record straight. Specifically, the Prime Minister pointed to a 2015 article from Nevis Pages, [found here-https://sknis.gov.kn/2024/12/20/appropriation-2025-bill-2024-passed-i nto-law-in-st-kitts-and-nevis-parliament/] where Timothy Harris, then Prime Minister, announced his administration’s intent to convert the residence of the Federation’s first National Hero, Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, into a museum and national…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2024 (PMO)– During his closing remarks on the 2025 Appropriation Bill debate, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew addressed recent public criticism surrounding salary increases for government ministers. He revealed that this adjustment was not initiated by this administration but was, in fact, a decision budgeted for by the former administration under Timothy Harris in the 2022 budget estimates. “The former Prime Minister and Minister of Finance brought this matter to the House in 2021 for the 2022 budget. He planned an 84% increase over a three-year trajectory,” PM Drew stated. He further disclosed evidence…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2024 (PMO)– Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has called for the upcoming court case involving the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis and its former General Manager, Lenworth Harris, to be televised. The case, scheduled for January 29, 2025, will shed light on allegations of financial mismanagement and misuse of public funds under Harris’s leadership. “This trial must be televised. Transparency is vital to democracy, and the people deserve to know what occurred with their money,” Prime Mininster Drew stated emphatically during the wrap-up of the 2025 Appropriation Bill debate. The Prime Minister…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2024 (PMO)– Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a clarion call for greater accountability and transparency regarding the drastic depletion of funds from the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) during Timothy Harris’s tenure as Prime Minister. Addressing Parliament during his wrap-up of the 2025 Appropriation Bill debate, Prime Minister Drew unveiled alarming details about the SIDF’s financial mismanagement under the previous administration. “In 2015, the SIDF had over $313 million. By the time we took office in 2022, only $10 million remained. The people deserve answers,” The Prime Minister declared and further underscored…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 21, 2024 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) marked a significant milestone during its Annual Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 20, 2024, as five soldiers were officially commissioned and received their badges of rank from Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. Second Lieutenant Lakeem Crosse, Second Lieutenant Mario O’Flerharty, Second Lieutenant Jelani Griffin, and Second Lieutenant Jon-Lewin Watson were officially commissioned, while First Lieutenant Percival Thomas was elevated from Second Lieutenant. Prime Minister Drew and Acting Force Commander, Major Kayode Sutton, congratulated the officers on their promotion,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2024 (SKNIS): After a period spanning five (5) days, from the presentation of St. Kitts and Nevis’ 2025 Budget Address by the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on December 16, to the rebuttal by Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, the Honourable Mark Brantley, and debates by parliamentarians, The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024, with total estimates for 2025 of EC$ 1.1 Billion for recurrent expenditure, capital expenditure and net lending, was passed into law on Friday, December 20, 2024.With a total recurrent capital and net lending charges on the consolidated…