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A BILL to provide for the establishment of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Sovereign Wealth and Resilience Fund and its objects, management and control; to provide for the Board of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Sovereign Wealth and Resilience Fund and its functions; to provide for the appointment of the Chairperson, Board Members and investment managers;  to provide for the allocation and disbursement of money into and from the Fund; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, February 10, 2026 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. One Bill will receive its first reading during the sitting. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission, intends to procure professional consulting services to support the analysis and planning of the national waste management and resource recovery system.

Basseterre, St. Kitts – February 6, 2026 (SKNIS): The Criminal Division of the High Court, Nevis Circuit, presided over by Mr Justice Iain Morley KC, has recently concluded several matters involving offences ranging from unlawful wounding and indecent assault to armed robbery and arson. The matters were heard between January 21 and February 6, 2026. In Rex v Malik Parris, heard on January 21, 2026, Malik Parris, 26, pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding arising from an incident on January 8, 2024, in which he attacked Kyle Danet with a machete and later struck him with a stone, causing multiple lacerations requiring 19…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 6 February 2026 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, through its Department of Environment, Department of Constituency Empowerment and Parks and Beaches Unit, conducted a school outreach visit at The Beach Allen Primary School as part of the ongoing Environment for Everyone (E.F.E.) Campaign. The engagement formed part of the Ministry’s strategic efforts to strengthen environmental awareness among young people and reinforce the importance of community responsibility in promoting clean, safe, and healthy public spaces. Through interactive discussion, students were encouraged to understand the value of environmental stewardship and their role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Grounded in a national movement…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) has concluded a highly successful two-week programme of engagements facilitated by Consultant Dr. Machel Emanuel, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of the Federation’s medicinal cannabis sector. During his visit, Dr. Emanuel participated in a comprehensive schedule of consultations, stakeholder meetings, public education activities, and media engagements aimed at strengthening regulatory readiness and advancing the sector toward full functionality. As part of the engagement programme, the Authority hosted cultivators’ meetings on both St. Kitts and Nevis, each of which recorded strong attendance and featured robust, solution-oriented…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 5, 2026 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has secured a decisive legal victory in the Judicial Committee of His Majesty’s Privy Council, after Michael J. Prest’s application for permission to appeal was refused by the Federation’s highest and final court of appeal. This latest development follows the earlier ruling of the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal, which dismissed Mr. Prest’s application for leave to appeal to the Privy Council. In its decision, the Court of Appeal found that the application raised no issues that warranted further appeal, either as of right or on…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 05, 2026 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of the Bills will be made available…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (4th February 2026) – Foreign Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Right Honourable Dr Denzil Douglas, is attending the 10th International Cooperation Conference being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the sidelines of the World Governments Summit slated from 4-5th February 2026. The 10th International Cooperation Conference is convened on a global platform that underscores innovation, resilience, and south-south cooperation. This conference serves as a forum for enhanced dialogue on the Association of Caribbean States flagship initiatives which includes the digitalization of maritime transport and logistics, regional strategies on sargassum and the implementation of…

The Ministry is pleased to announce the 2026 Call for Scholarship Applications offered through the Organization of the American States (OAS). These scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and graduate research, providing valuable opportunities for citizens to advance their education and professional development. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review all scholarship documents, ensuring that they understand the eligibility criteria and application requirements before submitting their applications. Eligibility Requirements · Undergraduate Applicants – Applicants must already be enrolled in an undergraduate program and be eligible to graduate within two (2) academic years. · Graduate Applicants – Applicants must have…