The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis wishes to advise the general public that all Government offices will close early on Thursday July 9, 2026, to facilitate the Official Funeral of the late Honourable Hugh C. Heyliger, former Deputy Prime Minister. This early closure will allow members of the Public Service and the wider national […]
Archive for July 9th, 2026
St. Kitts and Nevis to Showcase Education for Sustainable Development as Global Best Practice at UNESCO Ministerial Summit
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 8, 2026 (UNESCO National Commission) — On July 10, 2026, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will join global education leaders at a high-level Ministerial Summit convened by UNESCO and the Greening Education Partnership (GEP) to accelerate climate-ready education systems ahead of 2030. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS UNITE TO REMOVE GANG GRAFFITI AND BEAUTIFY MCKNIGHT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 08, 2026 (SKNIS): The Department of Community Development, in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Office, the ELEVATE Programme, and residents of Central Basseterre, has embarked on a Gang Graffiti Removal Programme aimed at reclaiming public spaces, promoting community pride, and creating safer neighbourhoods throughout the McKnight community. The initiative commenced on […]
Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office to Discontinue Proceedings Against Members of the Kollision Band
Basseterre, St. Kitts — July 8, 2026 The Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office (DPPO) advises that steps are being taken to discontinue the criminal proceedings instituted against eight members of the Kollision Band, who were charged by the Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force with playing music on a public road without the required […]
National Productivity Council Marks First Anniversary and Outlines Next Phase of National Productivity Work
Basseterre, St. Kitts — The National Productivity Council marks the first anniversary of its swearing-in on July 8, 2025, and is using the occasion to update the public, workers, employers, and the business community on the work undertaken during its first year and the next phase of the national productivity agenda. The Council is established […]
Prime Minister Drew Calls on Caribbean Leaders to Modernize and Strengthen CARICOM
Gros Islet, St. Lucia, July 6, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has called on Caribbean leaders to seize the opportunity to modernize and strengthen the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), stressing that the regional integration movement must continue evolving to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. During […]
Regional Integration Remains Essential to the Caribbean’s Future, Says Prime Minister Drew
Gros Islet, St. Lucia, July 6, 2026 (PMO) — Outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed that regional integration remains indispensable to the future of the Caribbean, urging Member States to continue working collectively to advance security, economic prosperity, and sustainable development across […]
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS JOINS CARICOM AND THE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA IN HUMANITARIAN EFFORT FOR VENEZUELA
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 06, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of Guyana, has prepared a shipment of medical and food supplies for delivery to the people of Venezuela as part of a regional humanitarian initiative. The donation reflects the Region’s continued […]
Prime Minister Drew Reflects on Six Months of Leadership, Calls for a Stronger CARICOM for Future Generations
Gros Islet, St. Lucia, July 6, 2026 (PMO) — Outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, concluded his six-month tenure at the helm of the regional body with a compelling call for Caribbean leaders to continue strengthening regional unity, deepen cooperation, and build a stronger […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis Congratulates TaiwanICDF on 30 Years ofGlobal Humanitarian Partnership
Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), July 3, 2026 (Embassy of SaintChristopher and Nevis)— Saint Kitts and Nevis joined diplomatic allies andfriends of Taiwan in commemorating the 30th anniversary of theInternational Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) at acelebratory ceremony and international symposium held in Taipei. The TaiwanICDF 30th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony and InternationalSymposium took place on […]