Bronx, New York, September 21, 2024 (SKNIS): In a heartfelt celebration of national pride and community achievement, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, attended the 10th Annual Independence Breakfast hosted by the Kittitians and Nevisians Association (KANA) in Bronx, New York, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event, a […]
Archive for September 21st, 2024
PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW LEADS DELEGATION TO THE 79TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis will emphasise its official stance on key global issues at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), with a distinguished delegation led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. The annual UNGA is the biggest diplomatic event on the […]
Statement from the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew – September 20, 2024
When my Administration took office, we promised to take steps to ensure the integrity of our Citizenship-by-Investment program. This program has attracted significant criticism for its lack of transparency and its seeming disregard for rules that were supposed to govern its operation. After enacting significant CBI reforms in St. Kitts and Nevis—including making underselling of […]
DPP TO LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO PREVIOUS IRREGULARITIES IN CBI PROGRAM: INQUIRY WILL FOCUS ON ACTIVITIES PRE-DATING RECENT REFORMS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 20, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office (DPPO) announced today that it will be launching a formal investigation into the administration of the Citizenship By Investment (CBI) program prior to the significant reforms implemented by the current Federal Administration. The DPPO emphasizes the importance of ensuring a fair […]
ST . KITTS AND NEVIS MARKS INDEPENDENCE 41 WITH TRADITIONAL PARADE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2024 (SKNIS): A giant 33×46 foot flag of St. Kitts and Nevis carried by members of the Scouts fittingly punctuated the 41st Independence Day Ceremonial Parade held at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The flag display was a new addition to the traditional parade and […]
Independence Day Message 2024 by Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, September 19th, 2024
My fellow citizens, residents, friends from near and far, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! When we speak of independence, the word “freedom” naturally springs to mind. We hear phrases like “charting our own path” or “making our own decisions.” And rightfully so. But it beckons a deeper reflection—that true independence begins as an idea, a concept, a […]
IMPRESSIVE MILITARY DRILLS AND SPECIAL DEMONSTRATIONS TO FEATURE AT INDEPENDENCE 41 CEREMONIAL PARADE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The 41st Independence Ceremonial Parade takes place tomorrow, (Thursday) September 19, at 8:00 a.m. at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium. The general public is invited to go out in their numbers wearing national colours to witness the parade that will feature precision military drills and several special demonstrations. […]
NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION AND EAST COAST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT MOVING AHEAD WITH PHASE ONE OF THE HOUSING PROJECT
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 (SKNIS) – The dream of homeownership is coming closer to reality for many persons across St. Kitts, as East Coast Housing Development and the National Housing Corporation (NHC) are moving ahead with the buildout of phase one of the housing programme. Two climate-smart model homes were previously built and […]
EFFICIENT JUSTICE SYSTEM STRENGTHENED WITH PASSAGE OF THE VOLUNTARY BILL OF INDICTMENT BILL, 2024
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 (SKNIS): In a historic step toward enhancing judicial efficiency, the Voluntary Bill of Indictment Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the National Assembly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The Bill, first introduced on July 05, 2024, was spearheaded through the House by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES JUDGE ALONE TRIALS BILL, 2024, TO MODERNISE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis has passed the Judge Alone Trials Bill, 2024, marking a significant step toward enhancing the efficiency and equity of the criminal justice system. The Bill was moved through the Assembly by the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General (AG) and Minister […]