Latest News

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 28, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in his capacity as Minister of National Security, led an engagement with key community stakeholders on citizen security on August 23, 2024, reinforcing the government’s whole of society approach as part of its comprehensive response to the crime problem from a […]

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Tuesday, August 27, 2024: The Ministry of Education hosted its annual Back-to-School Opening Ceremony for the Academic Year 2024-2025 under the theme Transforming Education through Self Renewal; Holistic partnerships Digital Solutions. The ceremony was held on Monday August 26, at the St. Kitts Marriott. Minister of Education, Hon Dr. Geoffrey Hanley extended […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 27, 2024 (SKNIS): The Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) will be increasing its enforcement of the restriction on smoking in public places. Under Section three (3) of the Smoking (Designated Areas) Act, 2023, smoking outside of designated smoking areas is prohibited. Smoking is defined in the Act as […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2024 (SKNIS): In response to recent claims by the Peoples Labour Party (PLP) that all political were not invited to the stakeholders meeting and consultation with Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the  Citizens Security Secretariat, wishes to set the record straight. The Citizens Security Secretariat provided clear evidence […]

United Nations, New York (22 August 2024) – In her third appearance before the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during her Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM Caucus, H.E Dr. Mutryce Williams vehemently called for the international community to lend increased support to conflict and crime prevention. She called for the UN to privilege this […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2024 (SKNIS): The Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is reiterating the importance of the law concerning children loitering on the streets, particularly after 10 p.m. The law, which is intended to ensure the safety and well-being of minors under the age of sixteen, will be strictly enforced […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2024 – The Independence 41 Organising Committee is pleased to announce the much-anticipated Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series as part of the 41st Anniversary of Independence celebrations. This year’s lecture will take place on September 10th, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium, located at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 23, 2024 (SKNIS) – During a key stakeholder engagement session on Friday, August 23, 2024, with a wide cross section of society, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, gave the assurance that his government is fully committed to the fight against crime and maintaining citizen […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 23, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has announced the establishment of a new Department of Citizen Security. This significant development was revealed during Dr. Drew’s opening statement at the Stakeholder Engagement on Citizen Security held earlier […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 23, 2024 (SKNIS): To revitalise the local manufacturing sector and protect jobs, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed to bring a major textile factory to St. Kitts and Nevis. The provisional agreement, which is subject to review by the government’s legal department, marks a significant step towards bolstering the […]