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Basseterre, St. Kitts — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has welcomed growing international recognition of the Federation’s public health-based approach to crime and violence prevention, following recent engagements between the Citizen Security Task Force and officials of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The engagement took place during the Citizen Security Task Force’s first meeting of 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, and formed part of a UNDP mission to the Federation to explore how St. Kitts and Nevis’ prevention-focused model could help inform a wider regional response to crime and violence. Since its establishment in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 23rd 2026 – Chair of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival Committee, Shannon Hawley, has underscored the crucial role of Minister responsible for National Carnival Hon. Samal Duggins in supporting and advancing the national festival. Speaking with KLASSFM radio station in Anguilla, on Tuesday 20th February, Hawley emphasized that the Minister’s vision and active involvement have been instrumental in ensuring the continued growth and prominence of Sugar Mas. “It’s about our passion and our drive, but also about the vision of the Honourable Samal Duggins, our minister responsible for Carnival,” Hawley said. “There’s not a day…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that under his leadership, St. Kitts and Nevis has never and will never engage in the dehumanisation or mistreatment of Haitian nationals, underscoring his administration’s and by extension his political party’s long-standing, progressive, and compassionate approach toward the people of Haiti. The Prime Minister addressed the matter during his January 21 appearance on the Issues Programme on Freedom FM, in response to public questions and concerns regarding the exclusion of Haiti from a recently negotiated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to the relocation of third-country nationals.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has confirmed that the Government will return to Parliament to make necessary adjustments to the Sustainable Development (Special Zones) framework, following the work of the SSZ Ad Hoc Committee, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and national sovereignty. Speaking during his January 21 appearance on Freedom FM’s Issues Programme, the Prime Minister described the SSZ process as a fundamental shift in how major developments are handled in St. Kitts and Nevis, one that places the public interest and parliamentary scrutiny at the center. “Never before has this happened in Saint Kitts…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that recent decisions regarding third-country nationals, including the exclusion of Haiti from a specific resettlement framework, were necessary, carefully weighed, and taken in the best interest of national security and capacity management, while maintaining St. Kitts and Nevis’ strong humanitarian record. Addressing the matter during his January 21 interview on Freedom FM’s Issues Programme, the Prime Minister emphasized that his foremost responsibility remains the protection of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis, even as the Government continues to demonstrate compassion toward vulnerable populations. “The decisions…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of CARICOM, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need for the region to strengthen collective action and regional integration, as Caribbean states navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment. Speaking on the Issues Programme on Freedom FM, January 2200, Prime Minister Drew emphasized that the current geopolitical climate demands unity, coordination, and renewed commitment among CARICOM member states. “This is the time when CARICOM really needs to fortify and to be as strong as possible,” Prime Minister Drew stated. “Collectively, we protect…

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority is pleased to announce that Dr. Machel A. Emanuel, a leading regional expert in cannabis science and tropical horticulture, will visit the Federation for a series of stakeholder engagements, public education initiatives, and media appearances. During his visit, Dr. Emanuel will meet with key stakeholders in the emerging medicinal cannabis industry, including policymakers, health professionals, farmers, private sector representatives, and community leaders. Stakeholder meetings will be held on both St. Kitts and Nevis, as the Authority continues its consultative approach to building a sustainable, science-based medicinal cannabis sector. As part…