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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 13, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a national call for citizens to embrace healthier lifestyles, emphasizing that sustainable health transformation requires both strong public policy and personal responsibility. Delivering opening remarks in the National Assembly, February 13th, the Prime Minister highlighted the Federation’s continued progress in healthcare outcomes but cautioned that national success must be reinforced by individual action. The Prime Minister made it clear that healthier living does not require drastic or overwhelming changes, but rather consistent, manageable steps. “I want to encourage all of us,” he said. “You…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Thursday, February 12, 2026: The Curriculum Development Unit(CDU) hosted a developmental session for kindergarten teachers, focusing on the theme ‘Plantsand Animals’, as outlined in the New Enhanced Curriculum that is being piloted.Today’s session brought together teachers to review classroom experiences, evaluateinstructional approaches, and plan improvements for curriculum delivery.Mrs. Amanda Serrant-Edmeade, Director of the Curriculum Development Unit, explained thatthe team gathered to evaluate early results and determine strategies for better classroomimplementation. “We began the pilot in October 2025. The curriculum is very new and very different, and we arehaving challenges throughout the region. At the end of January,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 12, 2026 (SKNIS): Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Senator Dr. Joyelle Clarke, addressed growing concerns surrounding vending activities in urban Basseterre during her statement in Parliament on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The minister acknowledged that vending remains an important source of income for many families but stressed that it must operate within established standards and legal requirements. “As it relates to vending in urban Basseterre, we have a growing challenge that we have to address, and it results in conversations with vendors, small vendors, the informal sector,” she stated.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 12, 2026 (SKNIS): Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Senator Dr. Joyelle Clarke, provided an update in Parliament on Thursday, 12 February, 2026, on the government’s ongoing Agricultural/Sustainable Development Land Transition Programme and efforts to improve access to residential and commercial lands. Minister Clarke explained that the programme was launched to address longstanding land use conflicts where agricultural activity overlaps with lands designated for housing and commercial development. “Last year, in this Honourable House, I provided an update on the current challenge that both ministries are facing as it relates…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 12th, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew today, February 12th, announced that skilled inmates from His Majesty’s Prison will lead major renovation and refurbishment works at the Cardin Home as part of a government initiative to improve facilities for the Federation’s most vulnerable citizens. The Cardin Home, which has not undergone significant refurbishment in many years, is slated for substantial upgrades during the 2026 fiscal year. Speaking during his opening statements in the National Assembly, the Prime Minister confirmed that the project will be undertaken in partnership with Ross University and other stakeholders.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 12, 2026 (SKNIS): Consumers in Saint Kitts and Nevis will be further empowered when shopping for essential goods through the use of the new SKN Smart Shopper App and accompanying website that will be launched on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Director Paul Queeley and Communication Officer, Tricia Delaney of the Department of Consumer Affairs (CAD), as well as Programme Manager, Christopher Herbert of the Digital Transformation Unit, appeared on this week’s edition of InFocus to build public awareness about the new digital tools to enhance consumer rights and protection. A price tracking feature allows consumers to monitor the cost of…

GOVERNMENT OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT VACANCY: Comptroller of Inland Revenue Ministry: Ministry of FinanceDepartment: Inland Revenue DepartmentReports to: Financial Secretary ROLE OVERVIEW The Government of Saint Christopher and Nevis invites applications for the position of Comptroller of Inland Revenue. The Comptroller is the statutory head and chief executive of the Inland Revenue Department, responsible for the administration, enforcement, modernization, and strategic leadership of all domestic tax laws and revenue statutes. The role combines statutory authority, executive leadership, and policy stewardship, ensuring that the tax system operates fairly, efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with national fiscal and…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the National Audit Office wishes to invite suitably qualified people to fill the position of Director of Audit. JOB SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF AUDIT DEPARTMENT: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE LOCATION: GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTERS JOB SUMMARY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES/SKILLS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES APPLICATION PROCESS Applications must be accompanied by: and should be addressed to: Human Resource Management Department Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Government Headquarters Church Street Basseterre St. Kitts The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 25th February, 2026.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 12th, 2026 (PMO) – The National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, February 12th, paused in solemn reflection as Members observed a minute of silence in honour of the fallen heroes of the 1935 Buckley’s Uprising, reaffirming the nation’s enduring commitment to remembering the sacrifices that shaped its social and political progress. During his opening remarks, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew reflected on the historical significance of the uprising and the lives lost in the struggle for fairness, dignity, and improved working conditions. “The events at Buckley’s Estate were not isolated unrest,” the Prime…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 12, 2026 (SKNIS): During the Sitting of the National Assembly held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, several important financial statements and management accounts were formally laid in the Honourable House, underscoring the government’s continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound financial governance. With leave of the House, the Honourable Member for St. Christopher Eight (8), Dr. Terrance Drew, laid the Financial Services Regulatory Commission, St. Christopher Branch Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, expressed in Eastern Caribbean Dollars. The tabling of these statements provides Members of Parliament and the public with insight into…