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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that under his leadership, St. Kitts and Nevis has never and will never engage in the dehumanisation or mistreatment of Haitian nationals, underscoring his administration’s and by extension his political party’s long-standing, progressive, and compassionate approach toward the people of Haiti. The Prime Minister addressed the matter during his January 21 appearance on the Issues Programme on Freedom FM, in response to public questions and concerns regarding the exclusion of Haiti from a recently negotiated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to the relocation of third-country nationals.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has confirmed that the Government will return to Parliament to make necessary adjustments to the Sustainable Development (Special Zones) framework, following the work of the SSZ Ad Hoc Committee, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and national sovereignty. Speaking during his January 21 appearance on Freedom FM’s Issues Programme, the Prime Minister described the SSZ process as a fundamental shift in how major developments are handled in St. Kitts and Nevis, one that places the public interest and parliamentary scrutiny at the center. “Never before has this happened in Saint Kitts…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that recent decisions regarding third-country nationals, including the exclusion of Haiti from a specific resettlement framework, were necessary, carefully weighed, and taken in the best interest of national security and capacity management, while maintaining St. Kitts and Nevis’ strong humanitarian record. Addressing the matter during his January 21 interview on Freedom FM’s Issues Programme, the Prime Minister emphasized that his foremost responsibility remains the protection of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis, even as the Government continues to demonstrate compassion toward vulnerable populations. “The decisions…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of CARICOM, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need for the region to strengthen collective action and regional integration, as Caribbean states navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment. Speaking on the Issues Programme on Freedom FM, January 2200, Prime Minister Drew emphasized that the current geopolitical climate demands unity, coordination, and renewed commitment among CARICOM member states. “This is the time when CARICOM really needs to fortify and to be as strong as possible,” Prime Minister Drew stated. “Collectively, we protect…

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority is pleased to announce that Dr. Machel A. Emanuel, a leading regional expert in cannabis science and tropical horticulture, will visit the Federation for a series of stakeholder engagements, public education initiatives, and media appearances. During his visit, Dr. Emanuel will meet with key stakeholders in the emerging medicinal cannabis industry, including policymakers, health professionals, farmers, private sector representatives, and community leaders. Stakeholder meetings will be held on both St. Kitts and Nevis, as the Authority continues its consultative approach to building a sustainable, science-based medicinal cannabis sector. As part…

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, January 20th (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has begun a series of high-level engagements with regional leaders as part of his six-month tenure as Chair of the regional organization. The first of these engagements took place in St. Vincent and the Grenadines today, January 20th, where Prime Minister Drew held constructive discussions with the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday, alongside the Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett, and other senior officials. The meeting…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, January 20, 2026 (PMO)-Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is leading a delegation to St Vincent and the Grenadines in his capacity as Chairman of the CARICOM, as part of a series of preparatory engagements ahead of the Head of Government Meeting to be held February 24–27, 2026, in St Kitts and Nevis. While there, Prime Minister Drew will meet with Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday. The visit forms part of ongoing consultations with CARICOM leaders to align regional priorities and advance discussions on key matters including economic resilience, regional cooperation, and sustainable development,…