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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 16, 2025 (SKNIS): The government’s strategy to address crime from a public health perspective and the dedicated commitment of law enforcement have resulted in a dramatic decrease in homicides, as well as an overall reduction in crime. This has helped to foster a more peaceful environment across communities in Saint Kitts and Nevis. According to information from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, there have been six recorded homicides to date in 2025. In 2024, there were a total of 28 homicides, of which 16 were resolved. The dramatic 78 percent reduction in homicides to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 17, 2025 (SKNIS) — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing and Human Settlement, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to providing safe, adequate, and affordable homes for the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Speaking during the 2026 Budget Debate on December 17, Dr. Hanley outlined the impressive progress made in delivering on the government’s housing mandate and the unprecedented pace at which homes are being constructed across the island. “Housing is a fundamental right,” Dr. Hanley stated. “It is a cornerstone of dignity, security, and community. In 2026, the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 17, 2025 (SKNIS) – During her contribution to the 2026 Budget Debate on Tuesday, December 17, 2025, Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State within the Ministry of Social Development, provided an update on the ongoing closure and remediation efforts at the Cayon Community Centre, which also houses the Cayon Post Office. Minister Phillip reminded that the facility was closed in 2022, after an air quality test revealed the presence of mold in multiple spaces on both floors of the building. In the interest of protecting the health and safety of staff who work at…

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…