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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 6, 2025 (PMO) —Two young nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis, Mr. Dillon Simmonds and Mr. Rodison Jeffers, officially departed the Federation this week to begin an intensive three-year dual vocational training programme in electronics engineering in the Federal Republic of Germany. Their journey marks the first cohort under a transformative agreement between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Chamber of Crafts in Flensburg, Germany. The initiative, championed by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is the first of its kind in the Federation and part of a broader commitment to expand technical education and global…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 06, 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 Monday, August 11, 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, Saint Kitts, August 01, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, conducted a site visit today (August 01, 2025) to the Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary School in Molineux, where major reconstruction is underway following a devastating fire in March 2022. Also joining the visit were Ambassador H.E. Leon Natta-Nelson, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Lisa Romaine Pistana, and officials from the Public Works Department. Prime Minister Drew commended all those involved in the rebuilding process…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis proudly announces the launch of its official Independence 42 Calendar of Activities, heralding a dynamic season of reflection and sustainable growth in honour of the nation’s 42 nd anniversary of independence. Under the inspiring theme “Perpetual Progress – A Sustainable Future in View: Independence 42,” the calendar features over 40 events spanning sports, culture, dialogue and community spirit from August to October 2025. The calendar opens solemnly on August 1 st  with the MV Christena Disaster Memorial Service, honouring the past and crescendos through September with flagship events like: National Heroes Day (Sept…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 31, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a bold and historic step to empower its creative sector with the passage of the Industrial Designs Bill, 2025, the first legislation of its kind in the Federation. This landmark law establishes a modern legal framework that allows local designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs to formally protect the visual appearance of their original creations, positioning Saint Kitts and Nevis as a forward-looking nation in the global intellectual property arena. Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, led…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 31, 2025 (SKNIS) – The National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, July 31, 2025, passed the Gaming Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a vital piece of legislation aimed at supporting the operational rollout of the National Lotteries Authority (NLA). In leading the debate, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, described the amendment as a “technical but necessary refinement” to the Gaming Control Act, designed to remove administrative redundancies and ensure a smooth regulatory environment for the NLA’s operations. “Let me be absolutely clear, Madam Deputy Speaker: this exemption is not…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 31, 2025, (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, championed the passage of the National Lotteries Authority Bill, 2025, emphasising its transformative potential to retain an estimated EC$70 million in annual lottery revenue currently leaving the Federation. The National Lotteries Authority Bill, 2025, establishes the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) as a body corporate, charged with managing all lottery operations within the Federation. It includes provisions for employment, social funding, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight. The Gaming Commission, under the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC), will continue as the chief regulator…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has dismissed claims of increased per diem allowances for government ministers as “misinformation” and “political mischief,” confirming in Parliament today, July 31, that per diem rates remain unchanged since 2008. Speaking during the National Assembly’s morning session, Prime Minister Drew stated unequivocally, “The per diem that I get is the same per diem that has been in place since 2008. It has not even been adjusted for inflation and increasing cost.” Dr. Drew was responding to false narratives suggesting that the government had implemented increases to per…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced a significant drop in the number of in-hospital deaths across the Federation, describing it as tangible evidence that the government’s investments in health infrastructure and emergency care are saving lives. Delivering a statement this morning, July 31, during a sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Drew reported that in-hospital deaths during the second quarter of 2025 had fallen to 104, down from 125 in the same period of 2024 and 132 in 2023. This 21-person reduction represents an approximate 20% decrease over two years.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, officially welcomed His Excellency Edward Tao, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Saint Kitts and Nevis, during a diplomatic courtesy meeting today, July 31st. Prime Minister Drew used the opportunity to express his confidence in the Ambassador’s ability to continue the strong diplomatic work of his predecessor, H.E. Michael Lin, and reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to deepening the longstanding relationship with the Republic of China (Taiwan), which this year marks…