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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 18, 2026 (PMO): Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced plans to launch a new comprehensive youth-focused strategy aimed at strengthening employment opportunities and aligning young people more directly with the evolving national economy. The Prime Minister made the disclosure during his February 17 Round Table engagement, noting that the initiative will consolidate existing youth programs under a unified national framework. “We are going to chart a new strategy, which I will announce in about six weeks, that will deal specifically with the youth. We are going to bring all of the programs geared towards…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 18, 2026 (PMO): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to accelerate its national water security strategy, with a Trinidad and Tobago-based company currently on island conducting exploratory drilling at multiple sites. Prime Minister, Hon Dr. Terrance Drew confirmed during yesterdays, February 17th, Round Table that the drilling exercise forms part of a broader, multi-layered approach to guarantee 24/7 potable water access across the Federation. “We have contracted a company from Trinidad and Tobago who is now presently drilling, right now they are in Saddlers,” the Prime Minister said, noting that approximately ten sites have been…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 18, 2026 (PMO): Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has confirmed that approximately 95 percent of CARICOM Heads of Government have committed to attend the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, scheduled for February 24–27, 2026, in St. Kitts. Speaking during yesterday’s, February 17th, Round Table engagement with the media, Prime Minister Drew described the level of commitment from regional leaders as a strong vote of confidence in the collective mission of CARICOM and in Saint Kitts and Nevis as host nation. “So far, I can say that if…

The St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board invites qualified and experienced firms to submit tenders for the Provision of External Audit Services. Interested bidders are encouraged to review the tender requirements and submit their proposals by 4:00 PM, Friday 27th February 2026. For full details and submission instructions, please visit: https://socialsecurity.kn/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/External-Auditors-Tender-Document.pdf?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEyZDlOYUpXVldqTXhVbW8yNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6A7geeev3Qf8iUzbU9-Mi9ZdS3zvVNaf68-huBVW15hLmD-ueFgp7dxOvLYw_aem_y_80-HnaAmkgZayYkHCLGQ

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 18, 2026 (PMO): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and current Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, will continue his high-level regional consultations with official visits to The Bahamas, Jamaica, Guyana and Suriname in the coming days, ahead of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. The Prime Minister confirmed during his recent Round Table engagement with members of the media that these face-to-face meetings are critical to strengthening consensus among regional leaders at a time of heightened geopolitical complexity. “This is not time for…

During the February 17 edition of The Roundtable with Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and members of the media, the prime minister addressed a range of national and regional issues of significant importance. He spoke in detail about the landmark agreement that secured full State ownership of major lands and assets in the Frigate Bay area, describing it as a milestone achievement in safeguarding national patrimony and expanding opportunities for sustainable development. Prime Minister Drew also discussed preparations for the upcoming CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, which will be hosted in Saint Kitts, and his recent consultations with regional…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 17, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the deep meaning and enduring legacy behind the renaming of the Newtown Health Centre and the Newtown Community Centre, describing the event as “more than a ceremonial act” but rather “a declaration of values.” Speaking at the official ceremony held in Newtown on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Prime Minister Drew emphasised that the renaming of these institutions—now honouring Nurse Millicent West and Mr. Kennedy Earle Clarke, along with Mr. Lloyd Lazar and Teacher Myrtle Neal for the newly named community centre halls—represents the nation’s…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 17, 2026 (SKNIS): In a heartfelt ceremony held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the East Basseterre community paid tribute to four of its most distinguished citizens whose lives and service have left an indelible mark on Newtown and the wider community of Saint Kitts. The Newtown Health Center and the Newtown Community Center have been officially renamed in honour of two local icons — Nurse Millicent West and Mr. Kennedy Earle Clarke, respectively, during a ceremony attended by officials including the Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd; Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew; Deputy…

St. Kitts and Nevis, February 16, 2026 (SKNBS): A group of second and third year students from the CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 class at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) visited the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards and its Multipurpose Laboratories on Friday, February 13, 2026, for an educational tour of the facility’s advanced laboratory equipment and services. The visit formed part of the students’ ongoing academic development and exposure to real-world scientific applications. The group had the opportunity to observe and learn about specialised testing instruments and procedures used to ensure quality and safety standards within St.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts — The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities is pleased to announce the official commissioning ceremony of the Basseterre Desalination Plant, a landmark infrastructure project designed to significantly strengthen water security for Basseterre and surrounding communities. The commissioning ceremony will be held on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at the C.A. Paul Southwell Industrial Park, marking the transition of the facility from construction and testing to full operational status. The plant is designed to produce up to two million gallons of potable water per day, utilising reverse osmosis technology to provide a reliable and climate-resilient water supply. Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy,…