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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 13th, 2025 (PMO)—The Budget Boost Wallet (BBW), ashort-term financial relief initiative launched by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, isset to benefit over 22,000 citizens across the Federation. During a detailed discussion on ZIZ Radio on January 13, 2025, Cabinet Secretary Dr.Marcus Natta and Permanent Secretary of Social Development Ms. Azilla Clarke, providedcritical updates on the registration processes, eligibility criteria, and the role of the JADdigital wallet in the program’s execution. The BBW initiative offers EC$250 monthly for six months to individuals earning $5,000 orless in gross income per month. The funds can be used…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 11, 2025 – The Interministerial Sustainable Road Safety Project (SRSP) Committee has advised the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to implement four critical and urgent measures aimed at reducing the alarming number of fatal motor vehicle collisions across the island. After an in-depth analysis of traffic accident data, the SRSP Committee has identified the following immediate actions: Construction of Speed Bumps in High-Risk Areas Speed bumps should be strategically constructed in areas with frequent high-speed collisions to deter reckless driving and reduce vehicle speeds. Amendment of Legislation for Automatic Ticketing Systems New legislation should be…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (January 11, 2025): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly announces the official launch of the Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) Programme and its dedicated website, https://budgetboostwallet.jad.cash, as part of its ongoing commitment to providing economic relief and empowerment for citizens and residents. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to ease financial burdens, especially for the most vulnerable households, and to ensure no one is left behind. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Terrance M Drew, emphasised the transformative impact of this programme. “This is not just a programme of financial assistance; it is a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 9th, 2025 (PMO)– Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting consumers from price gouging following the reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) from 17% to 13%. Speaking recently in a national broadcast, the Prime Minister emphasized that this tax relief measure was implemented to ease the financial burdens caused by global inflation and should directly benefit the citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis. “The decision to reduce VAT was deliberate and designed to provide immediate relief to our people as they navigate rising costs. It is deeply concerning and unacceptable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 9th, 2025 (PMO) Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew continues to publicly condemn the mismanagement of the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) funds under the previous administration, revealing that $313 million in the fund in 2015 had been reduced to just $10 million by 2022. Speaking recently with members of the media, Dr. Drew expressed outrage at the lack of transparency and accountability surrounding the depletion of these funds, describing the situation as a “travesty” and a betrayal of public trust. “The SIDF was meant to support our nation’s development, yet $303 million was spent without…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 9th, 2025 (PMO)— Significant investments in agriculture are propelling St. Kitts and Nevis closer to achieving food security goals despite the severe challenges posed by last year’s drought. During the January 8 Round Table, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to modernizing the agricultural sector, emphasizing resilience, innovation, and sustainability as key pillars of the country’s agricultural transformation. “Drought has been a major obstacle, but we have responded with targeted programs, including the distribution of drip irrigation systems, seeds, and funding for drought recovery. The launch of the Tabasco program and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 9th, 2025 (PMO)—During his first engagement with themedia for the new year—2025, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed hisadministration’s unwavering commitment to fostering a resilient and sustainable future forSt. Kitts and Nevis. Briefly, Prime Minister Drew provided a comprehensive overview of his government’sachievements in 2024 and outlined bold plans for continued transformation in 2025,highlighting the importance of unity, transparency, and decisive action in securing thenation’s economic stability and future. “In 2024, we faced challenges, but this administration has shown that through unity anddecisive action, we can overcome and achieve transformative results. Our focus remainson diversifying…