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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2026 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is taking another major step towards strengthening healthcare delivery across the Federation with the addition of 47 trained nurses from the Republic of Ghana, an intervention Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew says will ease longstanding pressures on the nursing workforce while supporting improved standards of care and better patient outcomes. Prime Minister Drew officially welcomed the healthcare professionals during a ceremony held on Monday, August 10, where he outlined the significance of their arrival to the Government’s broader efforts to address human resource gaps…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 10, 2026 (SKNIS) – Thirty-seven (37) nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis have been awarded scholarships to pursue university education in the Republic of China (Taiwan), marking the largest number of scholarships awarded to the Federation by Taiwan in a single year. The scholarship awards were formally presented during a ceremony on Saturday, August 08, 2026, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Twenty-eight (28) students received the 2026 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Scholarships, while nine (9) students were awarded scholarships under the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) programme. The ceremony was attended by Prime…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 7, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has welcomed the continued investment and expansion of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) in St. Kitts and Nevis, describing the company’s decision to deepen its presence in the Federation as a strong vote of confidence in the country’s economy, people and long-term development prospects. Prime Minister Drew made the remarks during the SOD-turning ceremony for Demerara Distillers (St. Kitts and Nevis) Limited’s redevelopment and expansion project at its Bird Rock operations on Thursday, August 6. DDL has maintained a presence in St. Kitts and Nevis since 1996…

NEW YORK, NY, (August 6, 2026) – The Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations expresses its sincere gratitude to the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, for taking the time to engage with the Mission, particularly following his recent recovery. The Mission deeply appreciates the Minister’s continued support, guidance, and commitment to strengthening St. Kitts and Nevis’ presence and representation on the international stage. His engagement reflects his dedication to advancing the nation’s foreign policy priorities and ensuring that the country’s voice remains strong, effective, and…

NEW YORK, NY, (August 6, 2026) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce A. Williams, has been honoured with the prestigious Golden Gavel Award by the Office of the President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in recognition of her exceptional leadership and distinguished service as Vice President of the United Nations General Assembly. Recognition was bestowed during a recent luncheon hosted by H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, to honour the members of the General Committee for…

NEW YORK, NY, (August 6, 2026) – H.E. Dr. Mutryce A. Williams, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, was recently recognized by H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, for her distinguished service and leadership as co-facilitator of one of the General Assembly’s most significant institutional processes, the United Nations General Assembly Revitalization Process. The recognition was given during a luncheon hosted by President Baerbock in honour of the co-facilitators who supported key General Assembly processes during the 80th Session. The event acknowledged the critical…

St. Kitts and Nevis, August 06, 2026, (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) wishes to advise consumers, retailers, distributors, and importers that a recall has been issued for Squishy Dumpling toys and similar squishy squeeze toys due to potential safety risks.  These products, which are commonly sold through local retail establishments and online marketplaces may be counterfeit, improperly labelled, or otherwise non-compliant with recognised safety requirements for children’s toys. Investigations by international consumer safety authorities have identified that some squishy toys may contain water beads, gels, liquids, powders, sand, or other filling materials which can present…

(Dept. of Cultural Heritage, St. Kitts, August 01, 2026): This year, the ICH Core Knowledge Transfer Camp taught near 30 campers how to construct the cultural accessories of the Masquerade Crown, the Gubby Face, the Bull Headpiece, the Bull Tail, the wooden Mocko Jumbie stilts and two Mummies Headpieces from July 27th to 31st at the St. Johnson’s Community Centre. In order to address the declining numbers of the skilled artisans who know how to make the props and accessories for cultural performers, the Department of Cultural Heritage decided to devote this year’s summer session to these skillsets. This undertaking…

Basseterre, St. Kitts — August 04, 2026 — Cabinet Secretary, Dr Marcus L Natta, during the July 28 Post-Cabinet Briefing, announced that the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis will extend its temporary support and relief programme through September 30, 2026, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to protecting households and businesses from the rising cost of living. Earlier this year, the government introduced the programme to cushion the impact of increasing living and operating costs, a response to higher international fuel and shipping prices driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their ripple effects on global supply chains.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce the launch of the official Independence 43 Calendar of Activities, marking the countdown to the Federation’s 43rd Anniversary of Independence on September 19, 2026. Held under the theme “One People, One Vision, Endless Possibility: Independence 43,” this year’s calendar invites every citizen, resident and member of the global Saint Kitts and Nevis family to take part in a season that honours the nation’s past, celebrates its present and looks with confidence toward its future. Forty-three years ago, the twin-island Federation took its place among…