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United Nations, NY, June 30, 2025 – The Thirty-Fifth Meeting of State Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, from 23-26 June 2025. St. Kitts and Nevis was represented at this important meeting by H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Counsellor, Mrs. Sonia Boddie-Thompson, legal expert at the Permanent Mission. The meeting received reports from representatives from the three key bodies established by the Convention which are the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the International…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 8, 2025 (JNF Hospital Communications) — In what will be a semi-annual activity, the Joseph Nathaniel France General Hospital held its first Semi-Annual Employee Awards Ceremony on Monday July 7, where twenty two dedicated domestic and support staff were recognised and awarded certificates. “Your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment have not gone unnoticed,” reassured Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Mr Curtis Martin. “Time and again, patients have expressed their satisfaction with the services provided – a reflection of your daily efforts behind the scenes.” At the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS – July 8, 2025 – The Cable and the ASPIRE Programme have launched a collaborative initiative to provide ongoing, in-person registration support for families seeking assistance with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ innovative youth financial empowerment and education programme. Starting immediately, parents and guardians can visit The Cable Office on Cayon Street, Basseterre, Monday through Friday (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) for expert help with ASPIRE applications—no appointment needed. Trained Cable staff will offer daily assistance to: “We’re proud to partner with ASPIRE to bring this vital service directly into the community,” said Ms Pat Walters, CEO, The…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 08, 2025 (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, July 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Four Bills will receive their first reading, while one is slated for its second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Minister responsible for Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information, Community and Technology and Posts will seek leave to introduce…

Montego Bay, Jamaica July 7, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful intervention during the plenary session of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), urging regional leaders to stand firm and unified in their language and advocacy on climate change. Addressing his fellow Heads of Government, Prime Minister Drew cautioned against the growing pressure to dilute the Caribbean’s climate messaging to appease powerful industrial nations. He emphasized that changing the region’s language to make it more “convenient” for those responsible…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 07, 2025 (SKNIS): After years without adequate lighting or surveillance, Cockleshell Beach – a vital hub for tourism and inter-island transport – has received a major security upgrade with the installation of a modern CCTV surveillance system and underground fibre-optic cable. This milestone forms part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improve public safety and national security infrastructure across the Federation. The project, implemented under the Universal Service Fund (USF) and administered by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), was awarded to St. Kitts and Nevis Cable Communications Ltd. (The Cable) through a transparent bidding process.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 07, 2025 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is celebrating the successful implementation of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system, launched on May 26, 2025, as the digital gateway proved instrumental during one of the nation’s busiest travel periods for the year – the St. Kitts Music Festival. From June 21–28, 2025, a total of 7,711 passengers arrived in Saint Kitts and Nevis via air and sea, marking a dramatic increase compared to 4,429 during the same period in 2023 – a difference of 3,718 passengers. The surge in visitors, drawn by one of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 7, 2025 (JNF Hospital Communications) — After serving as Medical Officer at the Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital’s Emergency Room for seventeen years, Dr Dwain Archibald has at his own request been transferred to the Community Based Health Services where he will serve as a District Medical Officer. Taking over from him will not be an entirely new face, as Dr Carlton Williams has served as a physician at the JNF General Hospital since 2016 working at the Emergency Room save for periods when his services would be required at the Pogson Hospital, and health centres…

Montego Bay, Jamaica July 7, 2025 (PMO)— Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, held a series of bilateral meetings yesterday, July 6th, with high-level representatives from Singapore and Austria ahead of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In their meeting with Singapore’s delegation, led by H.E.. Karen Tan, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister and Plenipotentiary Representative of Singapore to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and included Ms. Rena Lee, Ambassador for International Law, the leaders…

Montego Bay, Jamaica July 7, 2025 (PMO)— Last evening, July 6th, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, attended the official Opening Ceremony of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Prime Minister was joined by his delegation, which included Foreign Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office Ms. Naeemah Hazelle, Press Secretary, Mr. Javon Liburd, Director Ms. Viera Galloway and Senior Foreign Service Officer Mr. Bjorn Hazel. The opening ceremony marked the formal commencement of the…