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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…

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, January 20th (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has begun a series of high-level engagements with regional leaders as part of his six-month tenure as Chair of the regional organization. The first of these engagements took place in St. Vincent and the Grenadines today, January 20th, where Prime Minister Drew held constructive discussions with the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday, alongside the Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett, and other senior officials. The meeting…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, January 20, 2026 (PMO)-Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is leading a delegation to St Vincent and the Grenadines in his capacity as Chairman of the CARICOM, as part of a series of preparatory engagements ahead of the Head of Government Meeting to be held February 24–27, 2026, in St Kitts and Nevis. While there, Prime Minister Drew will meet with Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday. The visit forms part of ongoing consultations with CARICOM leaders to align regional priorities and advance discussions on key matters including economic resilience, regional cooperation, and sustainable development,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (16 January 2026) – The Ministry of ForeignAffairs warmly received the Her Excellency, Fiona Ramsey, the newly appointedAmbassador of the European Union to Saint Kitts and Nevis, during a courtesy callon Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt Honourable Denzil Douglas. On 14 January2026. Dr Douglas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomed Ambassador Ramsey to thetwin-island federation and highlighted the longstanding and mutually beneficialrelationship between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the European Union for over severalyears. Climate change, transition to renewable energy and the expansion of trade relationswith Europe were key areas of discussion during the…