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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 18, 2026 (PMO) – Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is advancing plans to honour the legacy of National Hero Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw through the installation of a prominent statue at the entrance of the ongoing Fort Thomas development, positioning him as a central figure within the site’s cultural and historical experience. Speaking on Freedom FM’s Issues programme, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew revealed that the statue will serve as a defining feature of the development, symbolically anchoring the nation’s history at the forefront of the visitor experience. “Do you know which statue will…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 18, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to regional solidarity, announcing that the Federation will soon make a significant humanitarian contribution to Cuba as part of a coordinated regional effort. Speaking during his appearance on Freedom FM’s Issues programme on March 17, Prime Minister Drew highlighted the importance of collective action within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), particularly in times of need. “The Cuba matter, I want to say that CARICOM was here, and we took the decision to support Cuba from a humanitarian…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (March 18, 2026) — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has officially announced that the Federation will host the Fifth Annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026) from July 29 to 31, 2026, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. The landmark event will be convened under the powerful theme: “Shared Roots. New Routes: Creating Pathways for Enterprise and Innovation.” As the premier platform for deepening economic ties between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the African continent, ACTIF2026 arrives at a pivotal moment. This fifth anniversary edition is not merely a…

EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Job Title: Legal Officer (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Inter-American Juridical CommitteeGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/01/26 CALL FOR RESUMES: Job Title: Officer of the Adjacency Zone Office in Belize – Guatemala – P01 (Specific Funds) (Two special mission contracts available)Organizational Unit: The Department of Sustainable Democracy and Special Missions – Adjacency Zone Belize and Guatemala OZA (Oficina de la Zona de Adyacencia por sus siglas en español)Grade: P01Employment Announcement Number: EO/19/26 To see the employment opportunitiesplease click on the following link:External Employment Opportunities We invite staff members to periodically visit OAS CONNECT / EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT ANDCONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES to be familiar with new postings.

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 17, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to safeguarding farmers and fisherfolk with the launch of the Regional Economical Agri-Insurance Programme (REAP), describing it as a vital step toward building a sustainable island state. Speaking at the official launch ceremony on March 17, 2026, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Prime Minister Drew emphasised that the programme is designed to reduce the risks long faced by those in the agricultural and fisheries sectors. “A facility like this is to guarantee our registered…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 17, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, has officially launched the Regional Economical Agri-Insurance Programme (REAP), a transformative initiative designed to protect farmers and fisherfolk, strengthen the agricultural sector, and build resilience against climate change. The programme, launched on March 17, 2026, during a ceremony at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, is being implemented in partnership with Lynch Caribbean Brokers Limited and National Caribbean Insurance (NCI). Delivering remarks at the launch, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Honourable Samal Duggins, said that REAP…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 17, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, today, March 17th, underscored his government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the livelihoods of farmers and fisherfolk, as he delivered remarks at the official launch of the Regional Economical Agri-Insurance Programme (REAP). Describing the initiative as a critical step forward for the Federation’s agricultural sector, Prime Minister Drew emphasized that those who sustain the nation must themselves be protected from the increasing risks posed by climate change and economic uncertainty. The Prime Minister used the opportunity to reflect on the harsh realities faced…

United Nations Headquarters, New York (17th March, 2026) — Her Excellency Ambassador Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations and Vice-President of the General Assembly, on Tuesday March 10, 2026, welcomed His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, to the United Nations General Assembly. Ambassador Williams personally greeted President Marcos and presided over the session, demonstrating Saint Kitts and Nevis’ strong presence and leadership at the United Nations. In her dual role as Vice-President of the General Assembly and Permanent Representative, Ambassador Williams played a central role in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 14, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, today, confirmed that formal notice has been issued requiring the operators of bars located at South Friar’s Bay—including The Godfather Bar, The Discovery Bar, and The Shipwreck Bar & Grill—to relocate their establishments no later than midnight on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This action follows more than four months of engagement and accommodation by the Government after the bar operators were formally notified on November 10, 2025 that the area they occupy forms part of lands required for a major tourism development project and that their…