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United Nations, New York, September 23, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis has called for ocean literacy to move beyond awareness and become a catalyst for meaningful action, particularly for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) whose economies, livelihoods and survival are deeply connected to the ocean. The call was made by Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, during his intervention at the High-Level Moment on Ocean Literacy, held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York on Wednesday, September 23. Dr. Hanley emphasised that for island nations, understanding the…

United Nations, New York, September 23, 2026 (SKNIS): Acting Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, delivered a statement on behalf of the fourteen Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday, September 23, during the High-level Segment of the United Nations General Assembly commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development. In presenting CARICOM’s position, Acting Prime Minister Hanley underscored the particular development challenges confronting Caribbean states, including climate-related disasters, high debt burdens, limited fiscal space, restricted access to concessional financing and structural inequalities within the international economic system.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 23, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis will take centre stage on November 13, 2026, when the Federation hosts the Caribbean Regional Meeting of the Fostering the Future Together initiative, led by First Lady of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mrs. Diani Prince-Drew. The announcement was made by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump on September 22 during a gathering of members of the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. In announcing upcoming regional events, Mrs. Trump recognised First Lady Prince-Drew for stepping forward to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 22, 2026 (SKNIS) – The launch of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ inaugural Household and Non-Governmental Organisation Retail Bond represents more than a new investment product; it is an opportunity to bring more people into the region’s capital markets and encourage a stronger culture of investment and wealth creation. That was the message from the Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE), Stewart Haynes, who said the initiative provides an important opportunity for citizens to move beyond simply accessing financial services and become active participants in financial markets. “Access alone is not enough. It…

New York, USA, September 22, 2026 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, reaffirmed Saint Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to strengthening relations between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and India during the CELAC–India Ministerial Meeting held on Tuesday, September 22, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. In his intervention, Senior Minister Douglas pledged the Federation’s support for the continued development of the CELAC–India relationship and commended Uruguay for its leadership of CELAC at a time when…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2026 (PMO) – Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Mr. Timothy N. J. Antoine, has called for a fundamental shift in the way citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis approach money, encouraging greater participation in investment opportunities as a means of building wealth and strengthening financial security. Delivering remarks at the official launch of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Retail Bond on Tuesday, September 22, Governor Antoine, who also serves as Chairman of the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE), explained that the initiative represents more than the introduction of a new financial…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 22, 2026 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has officially launched its inaugural Household and Non-Governmental Organisation Retail Bond, opening a new avenue for citizens, residents and eligible organisations to participate directly in the country’s investment landscape while earning a fixed return on their savings. The two-year bond is issued through the Regional Government Securities Market (RGSM) and carries a fixed interest rate of 4.5 percent per annum, with interest payments made semi-annually. The principal will be repaid at maturity on October 26, 2028. With a minimum investment of just EC$500, the bond…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2026 (PMO) – Financial Secretary, Mr. Carlton Pogson, has underscored the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to expanding financial opportunities for ordinary citizens, describing the newly launched Government Retail Bond as an initiative designed to make investing more accessible to households and community-based organisations. Speaking at the official launch of the auction for the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Retail Bond, held at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Headquarters on Tuesday, September 22, Mr. Pogson explained that the initiative represents a deliberate effort to strengthen the nation’s financial culture by encouraging more…

Manhattan, New York (21st September 2026) — Today, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, began his schedule of diplomatic events as part of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week. Dr. Douglas participated in the 26th Special Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations of CARICOM where a number of agenda items were considered by the Council. Among those, the Council reaffirmed full support for Her Excellency Caroline Rodriguez-Birkett, Guyana’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations who is a Candidate for the United Nations Secretary…

21 September 2026New York, USA Saint Kitts and Nevis last evening joined Heads of State and Government at the Rising Nations Gala Dinner held at the Harvard Club of New York during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. The event celebrated the adoption of the UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise, a landmark achievement that elevates sea level rise as a central priority of the international agenda. Saint Kitts and Nevis, together with the Republic of Palau, Tuvalu, and the Republic of Maldives, served as co-conveners of both the Rising Nations Initiative and the Gala Dinner. The Initiative, launched…