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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 04, 2025 (SKNIS) – Minister with responsibility for Energy in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Konris Maynard, is presiding over the Third Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Energy. The meeting is being held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from February 04-05, 2025. Among the important matters being discussed at the two-day high-level meeting is a landmark strategy to drive economic transformation through sustainable energy over the next decade across OECS territories, through the endorsement of the OECS Sustainable Energy Roadmap 2025-2035. This year’s…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Tuesday, February 4, 2025): Management of the Regional SecuritySystem (RSS) received a courtesy call from officials of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)on Wednesday, January 22. During the meeting RCMP Regional Director for Latin America and theCaribbean, Brian Moreau, and Liaison Officer & Program Manager, Hugo Boilard, discussed a rangeof security-related matters with RSS’ Executive Director, Rear Admiral Errington Shurland, and histeam. The discussions focused on strategies to increase the RSS’s capacity to protect the people of itseight Member States and opportunities to enhance collaboration with Canada through the RCMP.Director of Strategic Services and International Affairs, Rhea Reid-Bowen,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 4, 2025 (PMO)– Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr.Terrance Drew, has issued a clarion call for bold action and decisive implementation in the region’stransition to sustainable energy. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Third Council of OECSEnergy Ministers Meeting today, February 4th, 2025, held in the Federation, Dr. Drew emphasizedthe critical need for energy security, investment in renewable resources, and regional integration todrive economic transformation. Delivering a powerful address under the theme “Sustainable Energy: Creating Opportunities forReinventing the Economy of the OECS,” the Prime Minister made it clear that energy is not…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 03, 2025 – Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) has reported a remarkable 169 percent increase in applications during the final quarter of 2024 (October-December), a clear testament to the decisive and unprecedented reformative steps taken by the Dr. Terrance Dew-led Government to transform the nation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. Notably, this significant achievement was accomplished after the CBI Programme was transitioned from a government entity in late 2024, to a statutory body. The 169 percent increase in applications also signals the return of investor confidence in the country’s programme. Confidence in…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis holds fast to the notion that our citizens are the bedrock of our nation. We support the right of our nationals to become global citizens and applaud their efforts to explore opportunities in other countries, both near and far.While new developments suggest that over 1.4 million nationals of various countries are expected to be repatriated to their homelands, and this includes 68 nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the government is mindful that the repatriation process begins with official communication from the sending country. As such, we await such official communication.At the same…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (February 3, 2025) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the Consumer Affairs Department, continues its market surveillance efforts to ensure that the benefits of the recent Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction are passed on to consumers. The reduction in VAT from 17 to 13 percent, which took effect on January 01, 2025, was designed to ease financial burdens and enhance affordability for households across the Federation. A preliminary market assessment conducted by the Consumer Affairs Department has shown encouraging results, with several retailers reflecting reduced prices across various product categories. The findings indicate that…

United Nations, New York (3 February 2025) – On 31st January, the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis convened the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States on 29th January signaling greater partnership and cooperation as it leans into greater visibility, leadership and strategic impact at the United Nations. Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative to the United Nations gaveled the meeting to order and thanked her colleagues for the spirit of consensus and partnership. The Federation assumed chairmanship of the GRULAC at the start of the year taking over from Saint Lucia. Her Excellency now passes the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 31, 2025 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis hasintroduced an innovative traffic enforcement initiative that will allow citizens to play a direct role in curbing reckless driving while also benefiting financially. Under the newly passed Vehicles andRoad Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, individuals who submit video or dashcam footage leading tothe successful conviction of a reckless driver could receive a reward of up to $5,000.The Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Garth Wilkin, described themeasure as a game-changer in the fight against dangerous driving. He explained that citizens whowitness reckless…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 31, 2025 (PMO) The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is adopting a data-driven approach to improve road safety across the Federation.  Speaking in Parliament yesterday, January 30th, 2025, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Garth Wilkin expressed that this approach will inform targeted infrastructural changes, revised traffic policies, and stronger enforcement measures. The data, according to Hon. Wilkin, derive from the findings of the Sustainable Road Safety Project, a government-led initiative aimed at reducing road accidents and achieving zero fatalities by 2030. Accordingly, traffic accident data collected between 2019 and 2024…

(Dept. of Creative Economy: Cultural Heritage, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025): – Nine trainees are currently being instructed by Stone Masonry Master Roosvelt Devent on the traditional methods of stonework at the inaugural ICH (Intangible Cultural Heritage) Adult Knowledge Transfer Training Master Class which commenced at Wingfield, Old Road, Monday January 27, 2025. With over 30 years of experience Mr. Devent said he honed his skills at Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park where he contributed to much of the masonry restoration work over the years. Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister responsible for Creative Economy: Cultural Heritage, visited the site of the wall…