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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 20, 2025 (PMO) — With the weight of regional challenges and the promise of collective action, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, joined fellow Caribbean leaders in Bridgetown, Barbados, for the highly anticipated opening of the Forty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on February 19th at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Under the theme “Strength in Unity: Forging Caribbean Resilience, Inclusive Growth, and Sustainable Development,” the meeting commenced with a resounding call for bold leadership, deeper regional cooperation, and urgent solutions to the most pressing…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 19, 2025 (PMO)– The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is poised to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), with legislation scheduled for parliamentary debate and approval within the first quarter of 2025. This strategic move aims to ensure prudent management and investment of the nation’s financial resources, securing long-term economic stability and prosperity. The proposed SWF will serve as a financial reservoir, accumulating excess revenues from various sectors, including the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program and anticipated profits from the burgeoning geothermal energy industry. By channeling these funds into the SWF, the government seeks to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 19, 2025 (PMO)– The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis led by Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, continues to place the welfare of the Federation above partisan interests. This approach has been particularly evident in collaborative efforts addressing critical issues such as national security, sustainable energy, economic diversification, and social development. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to collaboration in addressing national challenges, noting that cooperation across political lines is essential for the country’s long-term prosperity. During a recent radio interview, Prime Minister Drew emphasized, “Our commitment is to the people…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 19, 2025 (PMO)– In a recent radio interview, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew highlighted the importance of the collaborative efforts between the Federal government and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA). This joint venture, as stated by the Prime Minister, emphasizes that the geothermal project is a testament to what can be achieved when both islands work cohesively towards a common goal. The project aims to harness the substantial geothermal resources of Nevis, with plans to construct a power plant capable of generating approximately 50-60 megawatts of electricity. This capacity will not only satisfy the energy demands…

(United Nations, New York, February 19, 2025) – Mrs. Lecia Phipps, Third Secretary and First Committee Expert at the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the UN has successfully completed The University of Readings Cyber Law International’s Executive Course in International Law Applicable in Cyberspace. Throughout the course, Third Secretary Phipps gained valuable insights into the principles of international law, including jurisdictions, sovereignty, and human rights, as they apply to the digital realm. She also explored the various international treaties and agreements that govern cybercrime, cybersecurity, and data protection. Mrs. Phipps said that the training will sharpen her…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 18, 2025 (PMO)– Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is currently in Barbados, leading a high-level delegation to the Forty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which is taking place from February 18 to 21, 2025. Accompanying the Prime Minister are Honourable The Rt. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ms. Naeemah Hazelle, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office; His Excellency Larry Vaughan, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Mr. Javon Liburd, Press Secretary; and Mr. Bjorn…

Washington, DC, February 18, 2025 – Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, in her capacity as Chair of the Committee on Hemispheric Security (CHS) and Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Organization of American States (OAS), recently met with Rear Admiral João Batista Barbosa, Head of the Brazilian Representation at the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), and his delegation. The discussions focused on strengthening the ties between Brazil and Saint Kitts and Nevis in the context of regional security and defense cooperation. The meeting took place in ahead of the Latin America Aerospace, Defence and Security (LAAD) exhibition,…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is seeking to strengthen and promote fair competition across its Member States for enhanced economic efficiency and consumer welfare. This is being accomplished through the staging of a two-day High-Level Workshop on Competition Policy and Law Enforcement. The February 17-18, 2025, workshop is being conducted by the OECS Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs in St. Kitts and Nevis, and the CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) under the 11th EDF-RIGHT Project. Minister responsible for International Trade, Industry, Commerce…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 18, 2025 (PMO)– The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken another step in its digital development with the official launch of the Cyber Nations Program 2025, a cutting-edge cybersecurity training initiative designed to equip citizens with critical digital security skills.  The initiative was unveiled during a launch ceremony today, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, attended by members of Cabinet, senior government officials, representatives from the ICT sector, education stakeholders, national security personnel, and prospective participants eager to seize this opportunity. The training programme, which is a collaborative initiative between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis…

(United Nations, New York, February 17, 2025) – St. Kitts and Nevis was represented by Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams and Counsellor, Mrs. Sonia Boddie-Thompson at the Sixty-third Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63), which was held from 10 to 14 February 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Commission, which meets annually in February is the key United Nations body with the responsibility for the follow-up and implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action, which was adopted in Copenhagen, Denmark on 12 March 1995, at the historic…