Author: SKNISEditor

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 26, 2025 (PMO)— The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has officially unveiled its distinguished Cohort for its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, stands among a constellation of global icons whose extraordinary achievements have left an indelible mark on the world stage. Prime Minister Drew has been honored alongside luminaries such as media mogul Oprah Winfrey, tennis legend Serena Williams, and acclaimed actor and humanitarian Aaron Pierre, to name just a few. The Lifetime Achievement category celebrates exceptional individuals of African descent whose careers…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, August 25, 2025 (SKNIS) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, today, August 25, 2025, delivered a powerful address at a ceremony to mark the official opening of the 2025–2026 Academic Year. In his remarks, Dr. Hanley called on the nation’s educators to embrace three guiding principles for success: safe spaces, partnerships, and shared responsibility. Dr. Hanley underscored that the foundation of a thriving school culture begins with creating safe environments—physically, emotionally, and psychologically—where students feel supported to take risks, ask questions, and discover who they are meant to be. He…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, August 25, 2025 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlton Pogson as Acting Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Pogson is a distinguished banking and finance professional with over 20 years of experience spanning corporate banking, strategic planning, and organisational development. He brings a wealth of expertise to the role, having successfully led high-impact initiatives across the public and private sectors. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Pogson served as Senior Manager and Team Lead at Republic Bank (EC) Limited, where he oversaw the bank’s Commercial, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis — August 23, 2025. Elevate proudly highlights the continued success of its Heartfelt Moments Program, a transformative family-bonding initiative that allows residents of His Majesty’s Prison, St. Kitts and Nevis to share quality time with their children in a safe and supportive environment. The program was officially launched on December 17, 2024. The Deputy Prime Minister engaging directly with participants. In his address, he pledged further support from his Ministry and reminded families that “it is not where you start, but how you change the way forward that truly matters. With positive support, transformation is…

Second Day Care in Constituency #4 to Receive Relief After Years Without Proper Cooling Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 22nd , 2025— The Old Road Day Care Centre has received a timely upgrade to its learning environment, thanks to a personal donation of brand-new air conditioning units from Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources; Sports; Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives, and the Creative Economy. The donation comes just weeks after Minister Duggins personally supplied 10 new air conditioning units to the Challengers Day Care Centre, which had gone more than eight years without functioning units. Now, the Old Road…

Tokyo, (21st August 2025) – Today, as part of the Official Visit to World EXPO 2025 – Osaka, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs et al paid a courtesy call on His Excellency MIYAJI Takuma, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. Based on the rule of law, democracy, development, mutual interests, capacity building and disaster preparedness, the diplomatic relationship has grown in leaps and bounds since its establishment in 1985. Saint Kitts and Nevis has benefitted from support for the Fisheries Sector, Human Resource Capacity Building and the National Emergency Management Agency.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 21, 2025 (SKNIS): The Federal Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology and Posts in Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly announces that its Permanent Secretary, Cheryleann Pemberton, has been appointed as the Second Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO). The announcement follows the successful staging of the CTO’s 63rd Council Meeting held in July 2025 at the historic Marlborough House in London. This prestigious appointment marks a significant milestone for both the ministry and the broader ICT sector within the Commonwealth. As Second Vice Chair, Mrs. Pemberton will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the CTO, an organisation dedicated to promoting connectivity,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Organising Committee for the 42nd Anniversary of Independence is proud to announce that Ms. Willa Liburd Tavernier, a distinguished attorney-at-law, academic librarian and global advocate for equitable knowledge access, will be the featured speaker for the 27th Prime Minister’s Lecture Series. The lecture will be held on Tuesday September 9th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). This year’s Independence celebrations are being observed under the distinguished theme, “Perpetual Progress—A Sustainable Future in View: Independence 42.” Ms. Liburd Tavernier’s work and journey perfectly embody this theme, demonstrating how a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation…

The Ministry of Education announces that the 2025-2026 school year Back to School OpeningCeremony will be held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, on Monday August 25 at 9:00amAll teachers attending the ceremony are advised of the following transportation arrangementsMorning Departure:

Osaka, Japan, August 20, 2025 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, emphasised the Osaka 2025 Expo as a strategic platform for strengthening international partnerships and attracting sustainable investment for Saint Kitts and Nevis. “What we’re seeing here today is Saint Kitts and Nevis using the invitation provided by Japan to showcase what Saint Kitts and Nevis is all about. What it is that drives the people of our country, what it is that would entice investors to participate in our people and our economic development,” said Dr. Douglas, during a brief interview.…