Basseterre, Saint Kitts (January 17, 2025) – Saint Kitts and Nevis is on track to become the first nation in the Caribbean to implement an advanced Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system by mid-2025. This transformative initiative was highlighted during an introductory meeting on January 17, 2025, with key national stakeholders and the leadership team of […]
Archive for January 17th, 2025
GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TAKES ACTION TO PROTECT CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS BY ADDRESSING THE GLOBAL FOOD PRICE CRISIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 17, 2025 (SKNIS): The global rise in food prices continues to place significant pressure on economies and households worldwide. This surge is driven by a combination of factors, including supply chain disruptions, climate-related agricultural challenges, and heightened demand in the international market. For small island states like St. Kitts and Nevis, these […]
ADVANCING CARIBBEAN TEACHERS IN MATHEMATICS WORKSHOP OPENS IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, Friday, January 17, 2025: The Commonwealth of Learning (COL), inpartnership with the Ministry of Education of St. Kitts and Nevis, hosted the opening ceremonyof the “Advancing Caribbean Teachers in Mathematics Workshop” on Thursday, January 16,2025. The ceremony marked the commencement of a two-day workshop designed to empowerMathematics educators in the Federation with […]
OVER 15,000 BENEFICIARIES EMBRACE THE BUDGET BOOST WALLET AS FUND DISBURSEMENT BEGINS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 16, 2025 (SKNIS): The innovative Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) initiative by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has been overwhelmingly embraced by citizens and residents with approximately 15,000 individuals registered to date. Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Marcus L. Natta shared the update on Wednesday’s (January 15, 2025) edition of InFocus. According to […]
OVER 15,000 BENEFICIARIES EMBRACE THE BUDGET BOOST WALLET AS FUND DISBURSEMENT BEGINS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 16, 2025 (SKNIS): The innovative Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) initiative by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has been overwhelmingly embraced by citizens and residents with approximately 15,000 individuals registered to date. Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Marcus L. Natta shared the update on Wednesday’s (January 15, 2025) edition of InFocus. According […]
POST CABINET BRIEFING FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 14, 2025 (SKNIS): Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, the Cabinet convened on Monday, January 13, 2025, for the first meeting of the New Year. This session set the tone for a year of progress, innovation, and commitment to improving the well-being of our citizens. The […]
PAHO Confirms No Immediate Threat to St. Kitts and Nevis from Metapneumovirus
Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 14th, 2025 (PMO)– Prime Minister Hon. Dr. TerranceDrew has reassured the public that St. Kitts and Nevis face no immediate threat from thehuman metapneumovirus outbreak reported in China. During a recent interview, Dr. Drewcited updates from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which indicated thatthe current situation does not present significant […]
Prime Minister Drew Calls for Cameras in Court in Development Bank Case
Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 14th, 2025 (PMO)— Prime Minister Hon. Dr. TerranceDrew has called for greater transparency in the legal proceedings involving theDevelopment Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis and its former CEO, Mr. Len Harris.During the January 8, 2025, Round Table, Prime Minister Drew emphasized the need forpublic access to the case, noting that […]
Independent Body to Resolve Fair Share Agreement Between St. Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 14th, 2025 (PMO)—The government of St. Kitts and Nevisis advancing efforts to establish a fair share agreement between the two islands, enlistingthe expertise of an independent body under the World Bank.In a recent interview, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew emphasized the importanceof this initiative in ensuring equitable revenue distribution and […]