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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 18, 2026 (PMO) — The High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force today, April 20th, outlined a coordinated and sustained national response to the recent increase in violent crime, emphasizing decisive action, strengthened collaboration, and continuous oversight at the highest levels of government. Addressing the nation during a press conference, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. James Sutton, confirmed that urgent high-level consultations were convened with Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, and senior security leadership to assess the situation and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 18, 2026 (SKNIS): Twenty-six men and women were recognised on Friday (April 17) for successfully completing the Regional Security System Training Institute Basic Tactical Training Course 1 of 2026. The men and women, drawn from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force, His Majesty’s Prison and the St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department, graduated at a parade and ceremony held at the National Heroes Park at Conaree. The January 26 to April 17 training saw the participants engage in advanced training and tactics in land and sea scenarios in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 18, 2026 (PMO) — In response to a recent uptick in criminal activity, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew convened an urgent high-level meeting with the Commissioner of Police, the Commander of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defense Force, and other senior members of the security forces. The meeting, held at the Office of the Prime Minister at Government Headquarters, April 18th, lasted approximately two and a half hours and focused on a comprehensive review of the current security landscape. Prime Minister Drew was fully briefed…

The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing has announced the launch of Own Your Summer, a national youth engagement initiative forming part of its broader Summer of Intervention programme. The initiative is designed to provide structured, positive opportunities for young people between the ages of 13 and 18 during the upcoming summer holiday period, with a focus on keeping youth constructively engaged across communities throughout the Federation. According to Coordinator of the National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing, Eartha Carey, the initiative represents a strategic expansion of the Secretariat’s community-based approach to youth engagement. “Own Your Summer is…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 17, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has commended the twenty-six law enforcement officers who successfully completed the Regional Security System (RSS) Training Institute Basic Tactical Training Course 1 of 2026, describing their achievement as a critical investment in national and regional security. The officers, drawn from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force, His Majesty’s Prison, and the Customs and Excise Department, were formally recognised during a certificate presentation ceremony held at the National Heroes Park today, April 17, 2026. In…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 17, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis and iSTEAM, The Academy of Arts and Sciences, have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that commits the youth-led agency to advance community development initiatives. A signing ceremony was held on Wednesday (April 15) at the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing, and Disabilities. Minister of State, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, signed the MOU on behalf of the government, while Clilia Davis, Managing Director of iSteam, signed for the non-governmental organisation. The agreement formally commits iSteam to continue its partnership with the ministry in support of the Saddlers Home for the Elderly. The group regularly engages with the residents at…

(Dept. of Cultural Heritage, St. Kitts, April 16, 2026): On March 31st, a comprehensive compilation of documents was sent off to UNESCO from the Department of Cultural Heritage in the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy to enable St. Kitts and Nevis to apply for nomination for its Christmas Sports to receive Inscription on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity. The documents that include videos of interviews of individual Traditional Knowledge Bearers and Folklore group consents and a 10-minute video displaying the Federation’s Christmas Sports was sent along with written consents, traditional knowledge…

(Dept. of Cultural Heritage, St. Kitts, April 16, 2026): On March 31st, a comprehensive compilation of documents was sent off to UNESCO from the Department of Cultural Heritage in the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy to enable St. Kitts and Nevis to apply for nomination for its Christmas Sports to receive Inscription on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity. The documents that include videos of interviews of individual Traditional Knowledge Bearers and Folklore group consents and a 10-minute video displaying the Federation’s Christmas Sports was sent along with written consents, traditional knowledge…

Washington, D.C., April 15, 2026 — Her Excellency Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin accepted the prestigious George Washington Award on behalf of the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner of the District of Columbia Society of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America, held on April 10, 2026, at the Metropolitan Club in Washington, D.C. The black-tie event marked the centennial of the District of Columbia Society, a constituent body of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America, a national hereditary organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of America’s colonial…

Patriotic FairHAVANA, CUBA – The Embassy of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is delighted to open its doors for the Fourth Biennial Patriotic Fair, a premier showcase of Kittitian and Nevisian culture, heritage, and excellence. Taking place on Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17, 2026, this two-day celebration invites members of the diplomatic corps, the Caribbean community in Cuba, local authorities, the business community and the public to experience the “Heart of the Caribbean” in the heart of Havana. The event will commence at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the grounds of the Embassy of Saint…