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(Dept. of Cultural Heritage, St. Kitts, June 24, 2026): Mocko Jumbies, the Police character in the Bull Play and a Masquerade scene made entirely of textile (cloth) were among the cultural performances frozen in time in unique art and in print at the Masquerade Traditions Art Exhibition currently running at the Shadwell Greathouse. The Exhibit was launched with a classy and cosy Opening Reception on June 22 with a convergence of artists, volunteers, members of the public, stakeholders and coordinators. It will run until Saturday, June 27 at the Shadwell Greathouse between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm daily.…

New Committee Positions Nursing Services as the Designated Clinical Authority for Nursing-Specific Aspects of the Federation’s Historic HIS/EHR Transformation The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the formal establishment of the Nursing InformaticsAdvisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC has been constituted as a subcommittee of the InstitutionalNursing Services Clinical Governance Committee (INSCGC), operating across Institution-BasedHealth Services (IBHS) and Community-Based Health Nursing Services (CBHS). The formation of the NIAC represents a significant milestone in the Ministry of Health’s ongoingnational initiative to modernise healthcare service delivery through the implementation of a fullyintegrated Hospital Information System (HIS) and its embedded Electronic Health Record…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — The Ministry of Health of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis isproud to announce the commencement of employment of Dr. Angel Luis Olivera, a distinguishedinterventional cardiologist and professor from Cuba, who has arrived in St. Kitts to lead theestablishment of a comprehensive cardiology service — a landmark first in the nation’s history.With forty years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Olivera is widely recognised as one of the Caribbeanregion’s foremost cardiologists. His commencement of duty represents a transformative step forwardin the Federation’s mission to deliver world-class specialist care to its citizens. A New Era of Cardiac…

The Ministry of Health, Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is pleased to announce the successfulinstallation and commissioning of air conditioning units across the Maternity Ward and the PaediatricsWard at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital. This milestone represents the completion of atwo-phase air conditioning initiative and marks the first time in the hospital’s history that all fivegeneral inpatient ward areas are equipped with full temperature control. The five inpatient areas now benefitting from air conditioning are: the Medical Ward, the SurgicalWard, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Maternity Ward, and the Paediatrics Ward.This achievement is the realisation of…

On Wednesday, June 24th 2026, the Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Dr. the HonourableTerrence Drew, conducted a visit to the Private Ward of the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospitalto personally assess the progress of its refurbishment and to receive a briefing ahead of the ward’simminent reopening. The Private Ward has been closed to the public since June 2022, having served as the designatedisolation and treatment area for COVID-19 positive patients during the height of the pandemic.Following the conclusion of the acute pandemic period in the summer of 2022, a decision was takento undertake a comprehensive refurbishment of the…

EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:Job Title: Legal Officer (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Secretariat for Legal AffairsGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/27/26Job Title: Committee Secretary (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: The Office of the Secretariat of the General Assembly, the Meeting of Consultation, the Permanent Council, and Subsidiary OrgansGrade: P04Employment Announcement Number: EO/16/26 CALL FOR RESUMES: Job Title: Deputy Project Manager (Specific Funds)Organizational Unit: Department of Public SecurityGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: SMC/28/26External Employment Opportunities

CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIESTitle: Operations Coordination Consultant (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: Department of Public SecurityConsultancy Opportunity Number: CFR/24/26 Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Consultant (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: Department of Public SecurityConsultancy Opportunity Number: CFR/25/26 Title: Service Desk Support Consultant (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: Department of Information and Technology ServicesConsultancy Opportunity Number: CFR/26/26to see the CONSULTANCY opportunitiesplease click on the following link:Consultancy Opportunities

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit has raised an incredible $4,500 for the Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School through a charity silent auction held at the Investment Gateway Summit (IGS) 2026. The auction centred on an original work created live by acclaimed artist Lizca Bass, who painted across the opening two nights of the Summit. Guests watched the piece take shape in real time before it went under the hammer, a fitting symbol of the creativity and community spirit that defined this year’s event. Bidding opened during the Welcome Cocktail Reception on Wednesday and remained live throughout the Summit, drawing competitive offers from…

Basseterre, St. Kitts — The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing recently brought together key stakeholders as part of its Summer of Intervention, an initiative designed to increase positive engagement opportunities for young people during the summer months and reduce their exposure to factors associated with crime and violence. The stakeholder meeting, held on Wednesday, 17th June, brought together representatives from summer camps, community organisations, youth programmes, churches, and other partners to discuss collaboration, programme support, and opportunities for youth engagement throughout the Federation. Participants were presented with research and local data highlighting the importance of early intervention and community…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 19, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pushing forward with plans for the National Addressing System, which will provide a critical upgrade to the current structure that has gaps, including unmarked and, in some cases, unnamed streets. Sandra Davoren, Postal Advisor, highlighted the importance of a proper addressing system, noting that it will support the modernisation of the national postal code and enhance the efficiency of mail and package delivery services. Further, it will provide emergency responders with accurate directions, streamline Global Positioning System (GPS), and facilitate better urban and rural development planning. Officials are gearing to promote greater public involvement in the street naming process, while building community pride and national identity. A pilot application is being created…