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Basseterre, Saint Kitts (24th July 2026) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that consular representatives from the Embassy of the United States of America in Bridgetown, Barbados, will conduct outreach sessions to accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Appointments will be held in Nevis on 3 August at the Nevis Island Assembly Gallery in Charlestown and in Saint Kitts from 4 – 5 August at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Casino and Spa. Citizens wishing to apply must schedule their appointments online via the following link: https://evisaforms.statehttps://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=BG2… Additional information regarding the application process can be…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – July 21, 2026 — The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) has successfully concluded its four-week Responsible Use Campaign, an educational initiative aimed at increasing public awareness and understanding of responsible cannabis use, safety, and legal considerations. Guided by the theme “Informed Use. Safer Outcomes”, the campaign was launched as part of the MCA’s ongoing commitment to public education and informed decision-making, the campaign provided the public with clear, accessible information on responsible cannabis practices through a series of engaging platforms and community-focused discussions. Over the four-week period, the MCA delivered a range of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2026 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in Saint Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of the Bills will be made available…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 23, 2026 (SKNIS) – The Federal Government and the Nevis IslandAdministration held a high-level meeting on July 23, 2026, on four major issues arising from theapplication by Destiny International Limited and South Nevis Limited to establish the proposedDestiny project in Nevis. The meeting is the latest step in a review process that began when the Cabinet Secretary of theNevis Island Administration formally transmitted the application to the Federal Government onJanuary 29, 2026, under the Special Sustainability Zones (Authorisation) Act, 2025. On July 1, 2026, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew wrote to the Premier ofNevis…

LONDON, United Kingdom, July 23, 2026 (SKNIS): The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has been positioned as a strategic bridge connecting Africa, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and international investors while promoting the country’s Sustainable Island State Agenda as a model for modern, resilient development. Speaking as the keynote speaker at the Royal African Society’s 125th Anniversary Flagship Business Event at the London Stock Exchange, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, showcased Saint Kitts and Nevis as an emerging centre for investment, innovation and economic diplomacy. He highlighted the Federation’s growing leadership role…

LONDON, United Kingdom, July 22, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has issued a compelling call for Africa, the Caribbean and the global African diaspora to transform their shared history into a future defined by economic cooperation, investment and sustainable prosperity. Delivering the keynote address at the Royal African Society’s 125th Anniversary Flagship Business Event at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Prime Minister Drew urged governments, investors, financial institutions and business leaders to move beyond historical ties and establish stronger commercial and institutional partnerships that create lasting opportunities…

LONDON, United Kingdom, July 22, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, used the international platform of the Royal African Society’s 125th Anniversary Flagship Business Event at the London Stock Exchange to showcase the Federation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda as a bold blueprint for resilient, people-centred development. Addressing global business leaders, investors and policymakers, Prime Minister Drew outlined the country’s long-term vision of transforming Saint Kitts and Nevis into the world’s first Sustainable Island State by 2040, emphasizing that sustainability and economic growth must advance together. The prime minister explained that the national…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 21 July 2026 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development has successfully concluded efforts to facilitate the safe and orderly relocation of farmers who were unlawfully occupying residentially designated lands, particularly in the Lemon Hill and Cabbage Tree areas. This resolution follows a recent (31 March 2026) court ruling which dismissed an injunction filed against the Ministry by one of the aggrieved farmers. The decision cleared the way for the amicable settlement and transition of a matter that has been under engagement since 2022. All affected farmers, with the full support of both the Ministries of Sustainable Development and Agriculture, agreed to relocate their operations to lands officially designated for agricultural use in…

LONDON, United Kingdom, July 22, 2026 (SKNIS): Delivering the keynote address at the Royal African Society’s 125th Anniversary Flagship Business Event at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, called for a new era of connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean, urging governments and regional institutions to dismantle unnecessary barriers to travel, trade and investment. Prime Minister Drew said that while Africa and the Caribbean share deep historical, cultural and ancestral ties, those relationships must now be strengthened through practical measures that facilitate the movement of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 21, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today, July 21, 2026, toured the Cardin Home facility to witness the commencement of a transformative rehabilitation programme that will reshape the century-old institution ahead of its 100th anniversary celebrations in May 2027. The rehabilitation project is being managed by the Public Works Department with labour provided by His Majesty’s Prison. It represents the latest phase of an ambitious institutional enhancement programme designed to transform the Cardin Home into a modern facility that meets international standards of care. Joined by senior officials…