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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS): The maximum penalties for the offence of armed robbery in Saint Kitts and Nevis were strengthened following the passage of the Larceny (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Bill, debated and passed during the July 24 Sitting of the National Assembly, provides additional options to the trial judge in sentencing convicted […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis is among several Caribbean nations looking to expand trade ties with its Caribbean Community (CARICOM) neighbour, Guyana, as part of efforts to reduce exposure to high tariffs and potential disruptions in global trade. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, said that the need for member […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS): The National Assembly in Saint Kitts and Nevis, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, successfully passed the Judge Alone Trials (Amendment) Bill, 2025, further reinforcing the government’s commitment to modernising and strengthening the justice system in the Federation. Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful statement in the National Assembly today, July 24, 2025, as lawmakers debated and passed the Gang (Prohibition and Prevention) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to further tackle the threat of gang violence in Saint […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts- Tuesday, 22nd July 2025 –The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment invites community groups to take the lead in building resilience against climate change by applying for funding under the newly launched Communities Climate Adaptation Facility (C-CAF).  C-CAF, a global initiative of the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM), is […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, led by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today (July 24, 2025), debated and passed the Larceny (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly, marking a critical step aimed at closing sentencing loopholes and […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – During the July 24, 2025, Sitting of the National Assembly, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, Member of Parliament for St. Christopher Two, voiced strong support for the Larceny (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to modernise and strengthen the sentencing structure for robbery-related offences in Saint Kitts and Nevis. […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 23, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Agriculture, under the leadership of the Honourable Samal Duggins, is celebrating a historic transformation in the sector, marked by the most ambitious agricultural initiative since the era of sugar production. Over the past year, Saint Kitts has witnessed the launch and rapid expansion of […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 23, 2025 (PMO) — Minister of Public Infrastructure Hon. Konris Maynard has announced that the Basseterre desalination plant is now approximately 90% complete, signaling the nearing end of a transformative project aimed at securing water resilience for thousands of residents. “We’re probably closer to about 90% by now. We are moving very, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 23, 2025 (PMO) — In a clear statement during the July 22 Cabinet Wide Press Conference, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew confirmed that there has been no increase in customs charges or new taxes imposed by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. “There has been no increase with respect to […]