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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 16, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has announced the payment of an additional month’s salary, commonly referred to as a “double salary” for civil servants and other qualifying groups, as he concluded his 2026 Budget Address in the National Assembly, today, Tuesday 16th December, […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 16, 2025 (SKNIS)The 2026 Budget Address, delivered by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, set a clear and purposeful course for the continued advancement of St. Kitts and Nevis under the theme “Investing in People and Progress.” Presenting the Bill shortly entitled the Appropriation Act (2026), 2025, in the National […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 15, 2025 (SKNIS):  The High Court of Justice, Saint Christopher Circuit, today handed down sentences in two serious criminal matters involving violent offences, following convictions earlier this year. In Case SKBHCR 2024/0018, Justice Iain Morley KC sentenced Shakeim Cranston, also known as “Shaq” and “Little Nuzzle,” to 63 years’ imprisonment for the […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 15, 2025 (SKNIS): Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has fulfilled his public commitment made during last month’s national roundtable discussions by formally establishing an ad hoc Advisory Committee to review the Special Sustainability Zones Authorisation Act, 2025 (“SSZA Act”). During the roundtable engagement, the Prime Minister assured citizens that an […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 15, 2025 (SKNIS): Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has fulfilled his public commitment made during last month’s national roundtable discussions by formally establishing an ad hoc Advisory Committee to review the Special Sustainability Zones Authorisation Act, 2025 (“SSZA Act”). During the roundtable engagement, the Prime Minister assured citizens that an […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, December 15, 2025: The National Cost-of-Living Task Force presents this 2025 recap as part of the Government’s continued commitment to enhancing household purchasing power, improving market transparency and responding decisively to global cost pressures. Throughout the year, the Task Force applied data-driven analysis, cross-agency collaboration and public engagement to deliver […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 12, 2025 (SKNIS): Water relief is on the way for users in Basseterre and surrounding communities as testing for the new two-million-gallon Desalination Plant in Bird Rock is almost complete. Officials at the Water Service Department and Royal Utilities have expressed great confidence in the reverse osmosis project, which has consistently […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 12, 2025 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Service (SKNFRS) honoured 11 members from among the ranks on Friday, December 12, 2025, for longstanding service and the embodiment of the values of the organisation. At an award ceremony at the Solid Waste Management Corporation Conference Room, five employees […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 12, 2025 (PMO) — The construction of the new Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital is officially set to begin construction following the completion and approval of all site plans, feasibility studies and the environmental and social impact study. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, joined by Ambassador of the Republic […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 12, 2025 (PMO) — The commencement of construction on the new Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities for nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis, as preparatory works and on-site activities begin in the coming days. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, speaking during a […]