Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2026 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast […]
Archive for June 12th, 2026
NEMA URGES PUBLIC PREPAREDNESS AMID ONGOING DROUGHT CONDITIONS AND 2026 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2026 (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is urging all residents, businesses, and institutions across Saint Kitts and Nevis to remain vigilant and prepared as the country faces ongoing drought conditions while simultaneously experiencing the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Speaking at a press conference today (June 12, 2026), National […]
METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES WARN OF PROLONGED DROUGHT CONDITIONS DESPITE ONSET OF RAINY SEASON
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2026 (SKNIS): Residents and stakeholders across Saint Kitts and Nevis are being urged to prepare for the possibility of prolonged drought conditions that could persist throughout the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, despite the period traditionally being associated with increased rainfall. Senior Meteorological Officer Elmo Burke, speaking at a National Emergency […]
Drew-led Administration Advocates Easier Access to Banking For Young People
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 11, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has called for greater accessibility within the banking sector to ensure that children and young people are not unnecessarily excluded from the financial system, emphasizing that modern banking must serve all citizens regardless of age or circumstance. Speaking […]
Prime Minister Drew: Climate Change Demands Urgent Action as Federation Faces Severe Drought
Basseterre, St Kitts, June 11, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, who also as responsibility for the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need for decisive climate action as St Kitts and Nevis confronts one of the most severe droughts in recent history, stressing that […]
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS PASSES AMENDMENTS TO BANKING ACT STRENGTHENING CONSUMER PROTECTION AND ACCESS TO BANKING SERVICES
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 11, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken another significant step toward strengthening consumer protection and improving the banking experience for citizens with the passage of the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduced by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in the National […]
Reliable 24-Hour Water Supply Remains Government’s National Goal
Basseterre, St Kitts, June 11, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister, Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to achieving reliable 24-hour water access across St. Kitts, describing it as a national priority and a central component of the administration’s long-term development agenda. Speaking in the National Assembly on Thursday, June 11, Prime Minister Drew […]
Prime Minister Drew: Climate Change Demands Urgent Action as Federation Faces Severe Drought
Basseterre, St Kitts, June 11, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, who also as responsibility for the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need for decisive climate action as St Kitts and Nevis confronts one of the most severe droughts in recent history, stressing that […]
New Banking Law to Make Financial Services Fairer, Clearer and More Accessible for All
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 11, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken another significant step toward strengthening consumer protection and modernising the financial sector with the successful passage of the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the National Assembly, today, Thursday, June 11. The legislation, which amends 71 provisions of the existing […]
SKN Medicinal Cannabis Authority Launches Responsible Use Campaign
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 11, 2026 – The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority (SKNMCA) has officially launched its Responsible Use Campaign, a national public education initiative designed to promote safe, informed, and lawful engagement with cannabis throughout the Federation. The campaign was officially introduced on Wednesday, June 10, during an appearance by SKNMCA […]