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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 29, 2026 (SKNIS): Sixteen distinguished nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis were formally conferred with medals in recognition of their dedicated service to nation building, during two Investiture Ceremonies held at Government House on January 28 and 29, 2026. The first award ceremony on January 28, saw the Medal of Honour bestowed on Pastor Clive Saunders in the field of Community Service and Religion; Etsu Bradshaw-Caines for Community Service; Joyah Walters for Health and Medicine, Lennox Warner for Business and Entrepreneurship; Meredith Charles for Security and Defence; Trevor Huggins for Sports; Washington J. Fraites for Business and Entrepreneurship, and Stedroy Douglas for Sports and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, January 29, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved the establishment of a new national holiday to commemorate the historic Buckley’s Uprising, with effect from January 28, 2027. From that year onward, January 28 will be observed annually as a national holiday, marking one of the most pivotal moments in the Federation’s struggle for workers’ rights, social justice, and dignity. The major national announcement was shared with the public by Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure et al., and elected representative for St. Christopher #3, during the 91st Anniversary Commemoration…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis — The Office of the Supervisor of Elections advises the general public that it has been discovered that a person or persons were accessing the computer systems of the Electoral Office located on Central Street, Basseterre, by remote online means without authorisation. Initial investigations suggest this has been taking place over the last few months. Upon discovery of this activity, the Information Technology Department was immediately engaged and has since discontinued and disabled the unauthorised remote access. The Supervisor of Elections has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident and have contacted the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 19, 2026 (National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis) -The National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis has concluded a week of high-levelparliamentary diplomacy, following its participation at the 28th Conference of Speakers and PresidingOfficers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), held from the 14th to the 18th of January, 2026 in NewDelhi, India. The National Assembly’s Delegation was led by the Hon. Lanein Blanchette, Speakerof the National Assembly, who was joined by Senator the Hon. Latoya Jones, Deputy Speaker of theNational Assembly and Mr. Mauriel Knight, Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly. Since its inception in 1969,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, January 28, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as the Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will make an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago this week as part of his ongoing engagement with regional leaders. During the visit, Dr. Drew is expected to meet with the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, along with members of her Cabinet and senior officials, to discuss matters of regional importance. Prime Minister Drew will be accompanied by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, Dr. Carla Barnett. The meeting forms…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 27 January 2026 - Key national stakeholders formalized their shared commitment to environmental sustainability with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Environment for Everyone (E.F.E.) Campaign championed by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment’s Department of Constituency Empowerment. The MOU brings together government agencies and partner institutions in a coordinated effort to foster cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable communities across St. Kitts and Nevis. It solidifies the collective resolve to advance national environmental wellness through community engagement, public education and awareness, coordinated clean-up initiatives, and long-term stewardship. Grounded in a movement towards national environmental wellness, the Environment for Everyone Campaign emphasizes…

Geneva, Switzerland – Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to human rights and people-centred development during its appearance before the United Nations Human Rights Council under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism. Leading the delegation, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, represented the Federation alongside Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, Ms Azilla Clarke. Attorney General Wilkin said he was proud to defend the country’s record of progress, particularly over the past three years, noting that Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to strengthen its human rights framework…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 21 January 2026 – Government ministries, sector agencies, private-sector stakeholders and technical partners met on Wednesday, January 21 at the MarriottResort (Saba Room) for a one-day workshop to strengthen the Federation’s WasteManagement Strategy and to develop a practical, prioritized Waste Management Action Plan.Held from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, the workshop reviewed an initial draft strategy and producedan implementable action plan focused on increasing resilience and sustainability in the wastesector. The work will support updates to the Tourism Sector Strategy and the integration ofwaste management measures across climate-sensitive economic sectors such as tourism andagriculture. Participants included representatives…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (23 January 2026) – On 23 January 2026, theRight Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, received acourtesy call from Her Excellency Marie-Noëlle Duris, newly appointedAmbassador of the French Republic to Saint Kitts and Nevis, during her firstofficial visit to the Federation. Minister Douglas welcomed Ambassador Duris and acknowledged the longstandingrelations between Saint Kitts and Nevis and France, noting that these ties arestrengthened by historical linkages. The Minister also noted France’s continuedsupport within diplomatic fora, and its significant role in global affairs.In response, Ambassador Duris highlighted the many shared values that underpincooperation…