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BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 10, 2025 (SKNIS) — The general public is being given the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the 2026 National Budget, as the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Cabinet Secretariat, commences a series of consultations under the theme “Turning Conversations into Action: Building Our Sustainable Island State Together.” The consultations—comprising two community-based meetings and one national forum—are designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue between the Government and citizens, allowing for public input in determining national priorities and fiscal strategies for the 2026 financial year. The first consultation takes place on Wednesday, 15th October 2025,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 10 October 2025 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development (MOSD) officially announces its celebration of Sustainability Month – a dynamic, month-long observance dedicated to showcasing the Ministry’s pivotal role in building resilience by advancing the nation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA) which aims to accelerate the attainment of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and promote development planning guided by our National Development Planning Framework (led by Ministry of Economic Development). This year marks the third anniversary of this observance which is being held under the theme “MOSD Leading into the Future”. As a special…

My fellow citizens and residents, Today, as we join the international community in observing World Mental Health Day, we do so under the profoundly relevant theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” This year’s theme calls us to reflect on a truth that is both simple and powerful: in times of crisis, mental health is not a luxury, it is a lifeline. Whether the catastrophe comes in the form of a hurricane, a pandemic, the sudden loss of a loved one, or even the slow, silent stresses of daily life, our emotional well-being is just as…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 8, 2025 (PMO) -Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that the pioneering ASPIRE Programme, the Federation’s flagship youth savings and investment initiative, continues to gain remarkable traction, with over 5,000 applicants, more than 4,000 accounts opened, and over EC$4 million already invested in the next generation of Kittitians and Nevisians. Speaking during his October 7 Roundtable with members of the media, Prime Minister Drew described the programme’s progress as “a revolutionary investment in our young people and in the financial future of our nation.” The Prime Minister also detailed another significant step for the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (8 October, 2025) – On 3rd October, Her Excellency Linda Charlotte Te Puni, New Zealand High Commissioner to Saint Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy called on The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, following the presentation of her Letter of Introduction to the Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew. The Foreign Minister welcomed Her Excellency Te Puni and conveyed the gratitude of the Government for New Zealand’s efforts in enhancing cooperation with Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Minister expressed that it is an opportunity to strengthen the relations as…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 8, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Regulatory Framework, the first of its kind, was designed and initiated by Caribbean nations themselves. He said the framework represents a landmark in regional cooperation and demonstrates the Eastern Caribbean’s collective determination to protect and modernize one of its most vital economic pillars. Addressing members of the media during his October 7 Roundtable, Prime Minister Drew dispelled misconceptions that the regulatory framework had been externally imposed or dictated by larger geopolitical actors. The Prime Minister explained that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 8, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that a new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa. The Prime Minister made the announcement during his October 7 Roundtable discussion with the media, emphasizing that the recruitment of Ghanaian nurses represents a deliberate policy shift by his administration toward stronger South–South cooperation and sustainable partnerships with African nations. Dr. Drew explained that this initiative forms part of…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 08, 2025 (SKNIS) – The ASPIRE Programme (Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education) advanced another key milestone on Tuesday, October 07, 2025, with the start of a Train the Trainers Workshop for Teachers held at the Bernice White Lecture Room, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Headquarters. The pilot training session forms part of the national financial education initiative designed to equip students with essential money management skills. Educators from the Washington Archibald High School and the Basseterre High School participated in the inaugural training session, which was developed to prepare teachers to deliver the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 08, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, October 17, 2025, 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…

Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis – October 7, 2025 – The National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA) today announced its comprehensive participation in the observance of World Mental Health Dayon October 10, 2025, emphasising the theme: “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes andEmergencies.” NEMA recognises that the emotional toll of crises — from hurricanes and floods to public healthemergencies — is as devastating as the physical damage. For NEMA, including psychosocial care in thenational plan is not secondary, but foundational: it ensures the psychological safety and capacity ofindividuals to fully participate in their own recovery, directly enabling the transition from…