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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 10, 2026 (St. Kitts-Nevis National Commission for UNESCO) – The St. Kitts-Nevis National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples Committee are proud to announce that Dr. Cameron St. Pierre Gill, Senior Lecturer at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College has accepted appointment as a Member of the International Scientific Committee (ISC) of the UNESCO “Routes of Enslaved Peoples: Resistance, Liberty, Heritage” Programme. The appointment, made pursuant to the decision of the Director-General of UNESCO, was conveyed by letter dated 5th November 2026 from Ms. Denise Pires de Carvalho, Assistant Director-General for…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 6, 2026): ​The Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts, participated in National Career Week 2026, held from November 3–6 under the theme, “Building Skills Today; Creating Careers Tomorrow.” The initiative gave the Department a valuable opportunity to engage young minds, broaden their understanding of the agricultural sector, and show how today’s skills can create meaningful career opportunities while supporting the sustainable development of St. Kitts and Nevis. Throughout the week, a team of technical officers visited the Dr. Denzil Llewelyn Douglas Secondary School, Beach Allen Primary School and Halliday-Smith Primary School, delivering engaging, age-appropriate and interactive presentations…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 09, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, made a clarion call for all citizens to be a part of the solution in national development, while abandoning hurtful and destructive rhetoric that attempts to undermine the incredible gains achieved to date. His remarks at the November 05, 2026, edition of the Roundtable, spoke directly to the attempts in some quarters to misrepresent progress in the healthcare sector, and specifically at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, through “irresponsible statements.” Dr. Drew labelled these statements as “trying to bring down…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 9, 2026 (PMO) – The St. Kitts and Nevis Sovereign Wealth and Resilience Fund is designed to give the Federation greater financial room to protect households and maintain essential public services when revenues fall, or costs rise sharply. Speaking with members of the media at his Roundtable Session on November 5, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, said the fund will allow the country to save and invest part of its extraordinary revenues in stronger years so that resources are available when the country needs them most. Prime Minister Drew said St.…

(DOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 4, 2026) The Department of Agriculture, through its Agro-Processing Division, has demonstrated its continued commitment to youth development and educational advancement through the donation of several cases of assorted locally produced jams to the Curriculum Development Unit (CDU), Education Planning Division, in support of the upcoming St. Kitts STEAM Fair 2026. The presentation was held on Wednesday, 04 November at the Department of Agriculture, LaGuerite and was made by Director of the Department of Agriculture, Stuart Versailles and Deputy Director, Alphonso S Clarke. The donation was received by Kenesha Foster, Science Coordinator at the Curriculum…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 9, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is preparing to meet with supermarket operators and Consumer Affairs officials to examine what is driving grocery prices, address concerns about price gouging and agree on practical steps to ease the cost of basic goods for families across St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking with members of the media last November 5, Prime Minister Drew said the discussion would focus on what families actually pay at the checkout. He used a bag of rice as an example of where the conversation should begin, saying he wants to hear…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 9, 2026 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will continue subsidising fuel to ease the impact of higher international prices on households and businesses, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said at his Roundtable on November 5. He called for a frank discussion about what drives the price of imported diesel and how the government can cushion the costs that reach consumers at home. Prime Minister Drew explained that the impact of higher diesel prices extends well beyond the pump. Farmers pay more to run tractors and other equipment, while businesses face higher costs…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 06, 2026 (SKNIS): Over 150 children across Saint Kitts and Nevis with serious medical conditions that required treatment outside of the Federation have benefitted from the Children’s Medical Fund, administered by the Prime Minister’s Office. Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, introduced the fund in 2022 when he assumed office. The financial assistance has been a critical lifeline for scores of disadvantaged families, who could not afford to pay for the medical intervention that their children desperately needed. During the Roundtable engagement with the press on Thursday (November 05, 2026), Prime Minister Drew stated that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 6, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to absorb part of the cost of fuel and electricity to ease pressure on household budgets. Speaking at The Roundtable on Thursday, November 5, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said the government has used subsidies, tax relief and direct assistance to help families manage the cost of keeping the lights on, getting to work and putting food on the table. Prime Minister Drew shared that as a result of high manufacturing and shipping costs abroad, the price of goods continues to rise before…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 6, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invested EC$54 million in the Skills Training and Empowerment Programme (STEP) between January and October 2026, sustaining work and training opportunities for about 2,400 participants. Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said the investment reflects his administration’s commitment to helping people earn a living, build practical skills and improve their prospects for permanent employment. Speaking at The Roundtable on Thursday, November 5, Prime Minister Drew said his administration raised STEP pay to EC$500 a week as part of its response to cost-of-living pressures. He said…