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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 17, 2025 (SKNIS): Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, has said that the 2026 Budget presented by Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on December 16, under the overarching theme “Investing in People and Progress,” reflects the vision and commitment of the administration to foster an inclusive and sustainable future for all citizens and residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis. In her presentation to the Parliament today, December 17, Senator Phillip, the Minister of State within the Ministry of Social Development & Gender Affairs; Youth Empowerment, Ageing, and Disabilities, underscored that the theme not only captures…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 17, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has highlighted the effectiveness of the government’s targeted economic interventions in shielding the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis from the adverse impacts of global inflation, during his 2026 Budget Address delivered on Tuesday, December 16. Referencing the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook (October 2025), Prime Minister Drew noted that while global inflation is projected to continue declining, the pace and intensity vary across countries. Inflation in the United States, for example, is expected to remain above target with upside…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 17, 2025 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has presented a proposed budget allocation of EC$1.075 billion for 2026, outlining a comprehensive investment framework aimed at strengthening governance, accelerating economic growth, and advancing the Sustainable Island State Agenda. Speaking during the 2026 Budget Address on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Prime Minister Drew emphasised that the proposed allocations reflect a disciplined and coordinated approach to national development. He noted that the 2026 Estimates are designed to translate long-term planning into measurable outcomes, with spending guided by the National Development Planning Framework…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 17, 2025 (SKNIS) – In his 2026 Budget Address delivered on December 16, 2025, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens through significant financial investment in the Ministry of National Security, Citizenship, and Immigration. A total of $97.3 million has been allocated to the ministry for the upcoming fiscal year, with the primary focus being on enhancing the capacity of law enforcement agencies, improving infrastructure, and implementing modern technologies to safeguard communities across Saint Kitts and Nevis. As…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 16, 2025 (SKNIS): In a major step to strengthen social protection and support the well-being of public servants, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, announced the introduction of expanded lifetime health insurance coverage for employees of the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, effective December 01, 2025. Speaking during the 2026 Budget Address, Prime Minister Drew described the initiative as a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to invest in people and deliver meaningful improvements in quality of life. Under the enhanced arrangement, Government employees are now covered by an…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 17, 2025 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, led by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has taken an unprecedented step in public administration, marking the first time in the history of any government that a double salary payment has been issued with clearly defined exclusions aimed at strengthening fiscal responsibility. Prime Minister Drew, in outlining the details of this year’s arrangement, announced specific caveats to the double salary payment. Under the new framework, Ministers of Government and Government Advisors will be excluded from receiving the additional salary. The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 16, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has announced the payment of an additional month’s salary, commonly referred to as a “double salary” for civil servants and other qualifying groups, as he concluded his 2026 Budget Address in the National Assembly, today, Tuesday 16th December, 2025. The announcement, delivered in the closing moments of the presentation, was framed as a deliberate and prudent measure, rooted in the Government’s people-centred approach and recognition of the dedication of public sector workers. Emphasising the contribution of those who keep the country functioning, Prime…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 16, 2025 (SKNIS)The 2026 Budget Address, delivered by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, set a clear and purposeful course for the continued advancement of St. Kitts and Nevis under the theme “Investing in People and Progress.” Presenting the Bill shortly entitled the Appropriation Act (2026), 2025, in the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 16, Prime Minister Drew acknowledged that the Federation continues to operate within a “complex” and often “volatile global environment.” Despite these challenges, he affirmed that the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration has remained resilient and focused, meeting the demands of 2025,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 15, 2025 (SKNIS): The High Court of Justice, Saint Christopher Circuit, today handed down sentences in two serious criminal matters involving violent offences, following convictions earlier this year. In Case SKBHCR 2024/0018, Justice Iain Morley KC sentenced Shakeim Cranston, also known as “Shaq” and “Little Nuzzle,” to 63 years’ imprisonment for the murder of Darnell Govia, which occurred on 20 June 2017. Mr. Cranston was convicted by a unanimous jury verdict after trial. The Court found that the killing was wholly premeditated, carried out with a firearm, and occurred in a public hospital setting, placing members of…