Washington D.C., November 5, 2026 – The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in
Washington, D.C., has welcomed the fruition of an initiative it helped nurture and
advance through the Ministry of Trade and Economic Investment, bringing a 15-member
delegation of veteran business owners and prospective investors from the United States
to the Federation.
The trade mission is exploring investment and partnership opportunities in Saint Kitts
and Nevis, connecting American entrepreneurial experience with the Federation’s
development priorities, local enterprise and opportunities for mutually beneficial
cooperation on both sister islands.
The visit grew from an initial expression of interest brought to the Embassy in
Washington. Through sustained engagement, the Embassy brought relevant ministries
and their respective agencies into the discussions and helped advance the proposal
towards a coordinated programme in the Federation. The programme of engagement
with agencies and stakeholders spanning the public and private sectors runs from
November 2 to 6, 2026.
Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United
States, expressed particular satisfaction at seeing those efforts take shape.
“This visit represents the kind of practical outcome we seek through our diplomatic
engagement: opening doors, connecting people and turning goodwill into opportunity,”
Ambassador Henry-Martin said. “We welcomed the initial idea, nurtured it through
dialogue and worked with our partners at home to bring it to fruition. It is deeply
gratifying to see these women of experience, discipline and entrepreneurial vision here
in our Federation, exploring how we can build and prosper together.”
The mission offers scope to explore cooperation in areas aligned with the Federation’s
Sustainable Island State Agenda, including renewable energy, agriculture and agro-
processing, sustainable tourism, the digital and creative economies, resilient
infrastructure, and health and wellness. Particular emphasis is placed on partnerships
that support local businesses, develop skills, create quality employment and deliver
lasting benefits to communities.
Ambassador Henry-Martin extended sincere appreciation to the members of the visiting
mission and its planning team for their vision, commitment and confidence in Saint Kitts
and Nevis. She recognised the leadership and coordination of Permanent Secretary
Adina Richards and the Ministry’s team, together with the contributions of the St. Kitts
Investment Promotion Agency (SKIPA) and the Nevis Investment Promotion Agency
(NIPA), and the efforts of the Embassy’s Adelcia Connor Ferlance, First Secretary.
The Embassy also thanked the participating government ministries and agencies,
private sector representatives, business owners and other contributors across the
Federation whose cooperation and hospitality are helping to make the visit substantive
and welcoming.
“Our appreciation extends to everyone who has helped carry this initiative forward,” the
Ambassador added. “The promise of this mission lies in the relationships we build and
the care with which we develop them. We hope that the conversations begun here will
mature into sound investments, enduring partnerships and shared success for our
visitors and our people.”
The Embassy looks forward to supporting continued engagement as the mission
identifies opportunities and develops connections across both islands.
