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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 2, 2026 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis wishes to inform the Rastafari Community and all persons desirous of applying for permits, licences and related registrations under the Rastafari Rights Recognition Act, 2023 and the Freedom of Conscience (Cannabis) Act, 2023 that the prescribed forms are available at two convenient locations on Saint Kitts. Application forms may be collected from the Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs, located at the Neville Building at Buckley’s, Saint Kitts, and from the Medicinal Cannabis Authority, located on Princes Street, Basseterre. The public is reminded that the Rastafari Rights…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 31 March 2026 – The Environment for Everyone (EFE) Campaign continues to make meaningful strides in promoting a cleaner, healthier Saint Kitts and Nevis through a balanced approach that combines public service with personal accountability. Designed to promote environmental wellness as a shared public good, the campaign is steadily expanding its reach across all constituencies. Following the partners’ official signing of the EFE’s Memorandum of Understanding in January 2026, and even prior, the EFE Campaign has successfully executed three (3) major community clean-up initiatives – a pre-carnival cleanup, a cleanup to address overgrown trees affecting the parking lot of the Water Department, and most recently, a cleanup…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 01, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is advancing a bold and people-centred vision for the future through its National Development Planning Framework (2023–2037), a long-term strategy designed to guide the country’s growth, resilience, and prosperity over the next 15 years. Speaking during the March 31, 2026, Sitting of Parliament, Senior Minister and Minister responsible for Economic Development and Investment, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, emphasised that the framework represents a decisive step in shaping a sustainable future for all citizens. “I want to emphasise Madam Speaker that the National Development Planning…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 01, 2026 (SKNIS): Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, has given her full endorsement to the Saint Kitts and Nevis Sovereign Wealth and Resilient Fund Bill, 2026, which was successfully passed in the National Assembly, describing the legislation as a transformative step toward safeguarding the nation’s economic future and strengthening fiscal resilience. Speaking during Tuesday’s (March 31, 2026) sitting of the National Assembly, Senator Phillip emphasised that the fund represents a strategic investment savings reserve designed to protect the Federation against future economic shocks and uncertainties. She noted that the fund will allow the government to responsibly…

As construction progresses on the new Basseterre High School (BHS), a wide range of employment opportunities will become available for both skilled and unskilled workers across Saint Kitts and Nevis. Interested individuals are invited to attend a Job Fair on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the CUNA Conference Centre. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about available positions and take the next step toward employment. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting national development project.

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 1, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has reinforced its commitment to public health and safety through a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at protecting children and vulnerable groups from exposure to cannabis. Both Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Attorney General Hon. Garth Wilkin, during statements in the National Assembly on March 31, 2026, outlined the safeguards embedded within the Federation’s cannabis legislation, emphasizing that rights must be balanced with responsibility. Prime Minister Drew made it clear that public health considerations remain central to the Government’s approach, particularly in shared spaces,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 1, 2026 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has been hailed for taking historic and transformative steps to recognize the Rastafarian faith within the legal framework of the Federation, becoming the first country in the Caribbean to do so. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew made the declaration during his contribution in the National Assembly on March 31, 2026, as he reflected on the administration’s deliberate efforts to uphold constitutional rights and promote inclusivity. Dr. Drew emphasized that the recognition of Rastafarianism is grounded in the Constitution and represents a long-overdue affirmation of the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 31, 2026 (PMO) — Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Garth Wilkin, has provided a detailed explanation of the Government’s position on cannabis legislation, outlining why full legalization is not currently feasible for St. Kitts and Nevis due to significant international financial and legal constraints. Delivering a statement in the National Assembly on March 31, 2026, Attorney General Wilkin emphasized that while the Government has implemented progressive reforms, particularly in recognizing religious freedoms and decriminalizing certain aspects of cannabis use, these measures must remain aligned with international obligations. He explained that St. Kitts…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 31, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed the Government’s careful and measured approach to cannabis reform, emphasizing that any integration of cannabis into society must be done responsibly to safeguard the nation’s economy, public health, and social stability. Speaking in the National Assembly on March 31, 2026, Prime Minister Drew made clear that while the Government has taken historic steps to recognize the rights of the Rastafari community and reform outdated laws, it has done so with a deep understanding of the potential risks associated with mismanagement.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 31, 2026 (SKNIS): Consumers in Saint Kitts are urged to support the government’s major investment to enhance and expand the water infrastructure by reducing the massive $28 million owed to the Water Services Department in arrears. The startling figure was shared by the Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister with responsibility for water, while he addressed the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He noted that the low cost billed to households for water supply is a key factor in some delayed payments. “People say, ‘Oh water is cheap. That’s $20, Oh I will pay it later,” he said. The total then accumulates for months, and some find it difficult…