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Basseterre, St. Kitts, 16th October 2025 — The Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister with responsibility for Sports, Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy, hosted his Third Quarter Press Conference on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, under the theme “Beyond Boundaries, Breaking Barriers.” The quarterly press conference, part of the Minister’s ongoing commitment to transparency and engagement, provided a comprehensive update on key achievements and initiatives across his portfolios. From advancements in agricultural resilience and blue economy development, to the empowerment of small businesses and creative professionals, the presentations underscored a unified focus on sustainability, innovation, and community…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 16, 2025 (UNESCO National Commission) – In a packed series of meetings across the Federation this week, Federal and NIA ministers, representatives from cultural, education and youth stakeholders and NGOs heard of compelling progress being made in implementing some eight tangible UNESCO capacity-building activities in St. Kitts-Nevis, covering education, biodiversity, cultural heritage and science. These outreach opportunities presented themselves during a second visit to the Federation this year by St Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to UNESCO based in Paris, H.E. David Doyle, who, accompanied by H.E. Nerys Dockery, Secretary-General of the St. Kitts and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – October 15, 2025 – The Department of Environment successfully concluded a comprehensive, two-day Communication Training Session this past Monday and Tuesday. The workshop was convened at the Department’s conference room, located on the second floor of the Caribe Building in Bird Rock. This capacity-building initiative was organized with the support of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Saint Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) and saw full participation from the Department’s staff. The primary objective of the session was to equip staff with advanced communication strategies essential for effective public engagement.…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 15, 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 Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. One Bill will receive its second 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 move the second reading of the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce that its eBorder system is now recognised on International AirTransport Association’s (IATA) World Tracker as In Force for both Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) compliance. Thisrecognition means that St. Kitts and Nevis is the first Caribbean nation to achieve this dual status and confirms that the Federation’s sovereign API-PNR system is fully operational. Airlines began transmitting API data as early as May 2025, and in August 2025 Sunrise Airways became the first carrier in the Caribbean to submit PNR…

Washington, D.C. – October 9, 2025 – The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis was honored to join the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in Washington, D.C. for its National Day Reception, held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the historic Twin Oaks Estate. The evening was a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange, highlighted by the performance of the five-time Panorama Champions, the Bank of Nevis EBJ Harmonics Steel Orchestra. Their captivating repertoire featured a dynamic medley of Saint Kitts and Nevis and other Caribbean classics, alongside a heartfelt rendition of the beloved Taiwanese love song, The Moon Represents My…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 14th October 2025 – The Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E), has been made aware of concerns that have arisen regarding a recently introduced tip-sharing policy at the Park Hyatt, St. Kitts. In response, and acknowledging the importance of fairness, transparency, and respect for workers’ rights within the tourism industry, the Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, who also serves as the Minister of Tourism, immediately convened a multi-agency task force, led by MoL&E, to investigate the matter and work toward a resolution in the best interest of the affected workers. The task force, which has been…

United Nations, New York (14th October 2025) – In the aftermath of UNGA80, recently held joint meeting with Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Ms. Reem Alsalem, and following the commemoration of the International Day of the Girl, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams has taken a moment to reflect on the passage of the St. Kitts and Nevis and Ireland led, UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Resolution – Revitalizing the Commission on the Status of Women. The Revitalization of the Commission on the Status of Women…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, this morning led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Symbol of Love Museum and Monuments at Fort Thomas, marking the beginning of a transformative new chapter for the historic 8.7-acre property located at Fortlands, Basseterre. The project, valued at US$30 million, represents a significant foreign direct investment partnership between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and ABL Inc., a Caribbean developer known for innovative tourism experiences such as the Dominica Cable Car. Notably, Prime Minister Drew emphasized that this initiative is not…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 13 October 2025 The Ministry of Sustainable Development, in keeping with its ongoing Squatter’s Regularization Project, L.A.N.D Initiative and Land Regularization processes, will be hosting several handing over ceremonies to officially signify the formalization of ownership for approved informal residents in the Amsterdam, St. Paul’s; La Guerite, Shadwell and Upper Monkey Hill, St. Peters communities. This initiative is a progressive step in supporting community empowerment through land ownership and the provision of secure tenure in keeping with Pillar 5 of our nation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), Sustainable Settlements and is reflective of the Ministry’s wider efforts…