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BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 12 August 2023 – St Kitts and Nevis joined other Caribbean nations who adopted the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought (UNCCD), in The Bahamas from 8-9 August 2024 to discuss a two-fold agenda that served as a Preparatory Conference of Parties, ahead of the sixteenth session of the Conference […]

The Ministry of National Security unequivocally condemns the false, misleading, and malicious allegations disseminated by the online publication known as Times Caribbean / St. Kitts-Nevis Times. These baseless claims falsely asserted that National Disaster Coordinator Mr. Abdias Samuel was either dismissed or placed on forced pre-retirement leave, only to be recalled by Prime  Minister Dr. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 12, 2024 (SKNIS): As part of the Violence as a Public Health Initiative, a new training programme commenced on Monday, August 12, 2024, aimed at enhancing the intervention, diversion, and support strategies for managing violence and related social challenges.  The programme will involve 20 interministerial personnel from various sectors, including the […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 12, 2024 (SKNIS) – Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, convened an urgent pre-strike meeting at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) headquarters this morning (August 12, 2024), where updated information on preparatory activities and response mechanisms were shared by relevant stakeholders. The meeting […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 11, 2024 (SKNIS): As a tropical system continues to develop in the Atlantic, posing a potential threat to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, convened an urgent ZOOM meeting with senior government officials to assess the situation and ensure comprehensive preparedness measures are […]

Basseterre, St Kitts, August 9, 2024 – The Citizenship By Investment Unit Act, 2024, passed in the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday, June 14, has paved the way for the establishment of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (“CIU”) as a statutory corporation. This transition aligns with recommendations from international organisations like […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis (DBSKN) is proud to announce its partnership with the National Housing Corporation’s (NHC) to provide another option to home financing. DBSKN was integrated into the National Housing Corporation’s (NHC) online application platform. This strategic initiative aims to provide accessible financing options for prospective […]

New Delhi, India (8th August, 2024)- – In an effort to consolidate international cooperation, Foreign Minister Douglas met with his counterpart, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in New Delhi, on the 6th of August. The bilateral meeting focused on deepening the partnership between the two nations, with discussions encompassing key areas such as digital innovation, […]

New Delhi, India (8th August, 2024)- On the 5th of August, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, successfully signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with India’s Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Electronics & IT, during his official visit to India. These agreements mark a pivotal step in strengthening bilateral […]

New Delhi, India (8th August, 2024)- On the 6th of August, In continued efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, today, Foreign Minister Douglas met with the Honourable Minister of Health and Family Welfare of India. The meeting underscored the vital importance of South-South cooperation, with both Ministers highlighting its potential to address common health challenges and […]