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Basseterre, St. Kitts, 26 November, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that any development proposed under the Special Sustainability Zones (SSZ) Act will undergo rigorous review by a committee established specifically for this purpose. During his most recent Round Table session, The Prime Minister reminded the public that the SSZ Act protects transparency and sovereignty, and is not connected to any individual private development. The Prime Minister, at the time was addressing public concerns and misinformation by reiterating that the SSZ legislation was designed to protect the nation from backdoor deals of the past. He further explained that…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts- November 26 The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs and Attorney – General’s Office, is delighted to unveil its completely redesigned official website, a milestone that marks a bold step toward fulfilling our constitutional mandate of making justice truly accessible to every citizen. This is not merely a cosmetic refresh but a fundamental reimagining of how government delivers legal information and services, deliberately designed to remove complexity and place reliable, plain- language guidance directly into the hands of the public. Built through an inclusive development process guided by the Ministry’s Communications Unit and the Department of Technology,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 26 November, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a firm defence for Minister the Hon. Marsha Henderson, describing recent criticisms against her as “strange attacks” lacking any basis, and reaffirming that she has the full confidence and support of the Government and the people of Central Basseterre. Speaking during his October 25th Round Table session, the Prime Minister strongly rejected the political attempts to undermine the Minister’s beautification work in Central Basseterre. In his remarks, Dr. Drew stated that the Minister’s dedication, composure and commitment “have been at the highest level,” noting that…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 26, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed his government’s strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance under the Special Sustainability Zone Authorisation Act, describing it as landmark legislation that strengthens democratic oversight and responsible national development. The Act establishes a clear and accountable framework for attracting high-quality Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), diversifying the national economy, and generating long-term employment opportunities — all while safeguarding the Federation’s environment and sovereignty. Speaking during the November 25 edition of The Roundtable, Prime Minister Drew emphasised that the…

Basseterre, 21 November 2025 – Saint Kitts and Nevis’ national delegation, headed by the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, has successfully concluded its participation in the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) held 7-21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. For the Federation, this year’s edition of the annually hosted Conference served as a strategic opportunity to strongly champion the expansion of renewable energy systems and a just, inclusive clean energy transition as embedded in Pillar 1 of the national Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA). When asked about the importance of COP30…

Washington D.C., November 18, 2025 – A delegation of eleven students and three teachers from the Dr. Denzil Llewelyn Douglas Secondary School (DLDSS) is currently in Washington, D.C., representing both the school and Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 44th Model General Assembly of the Organization of American States (MOAS) for High Schools, taking place from November 17–19 at OAS Headquarters. The 2025 MOAS is being held under the theme “Shaping the Future of the Americas: Youth Leadership for Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainable Development.” This year, the DLDSS school carries the distinction as the delegation of the United States of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 20, 2025 (SKNBS): The Bureau of Standards issues a mandatory national recall for the products “Mellow Fellow: Tranquility 2ml vape device” and “Cake Blueberry Super Jack vape device” purchased during routine market surveillance from a registered retail business in St. Kitts and Nevis. These products, manufactured in the United States, are not approved under any national legislation, standard, or regulation within the Federation for trade or distribution. The products labels clearly state they contains CDB for Mellow Fellow and THC for Cake Blueberry Super Jack, posing public health risks, particularly to children. The presence of these…

RFP Title: Supply and Delivery of Node Equipment for Digital Services Network  (DSN)  RFP Number: RFP-NOC-2025-011  Issuing Organization: Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology  (ICT) and Post, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis   Date of Issue: 13-Nov-2025  Submission Deadline: 27-Dec-2025   The Ministry of ICT and Post invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the  supply, delivery, and installation in an effort to establish a better managed Digital  Services Network (DSN). This new initiative seeks to enhance our operational  efficiency, monitoring capabilities, and incident response times, we are establishing a state-of-the-art Node Center.  This RFP solicits proposals from qualified and experienced…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 20, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis extend heartfelt congratulations to Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State with responsibility for Social Development and Gender Affairs; Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities, for being named one of this year’s recipients of the Saint Mary’s University Young Alumni of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to public service. The award was presented during the Saint Mary’s University Alumni Awards Reception held on November 19, 2025, celebrating alumni who have made significant global contributions in their respective fields. In…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 20, 2025 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is making notable strides in public health and environmental protection through its ISO/IEC 17025–accredited Air Quality Laboratory—the only air quality lab in the Caribbean to hold this internationally recognised accreditation. The lab is known for its technical excellence in indoor air quality (IAQ) testing. Equipped with advanced instrumentation and supported by rigorously trained personnel, the lab performs assessments that help identify contaminants, monitor ventilation effectiveness, and ensure that indoor environments remain safe, healthy, and compliant with international standards. Indoor air quality assessments are essential…