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Bronx, New York, September 21, 2024 (SKNIS): In a heartfelt celebration of national pride and community achievement, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, attended the 10th Annual Independence Breakfast hosted by the Kittitians and Nevisians Association (KANA) in Bronx, New York, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event, a staple among the diaspora community in New York, serves as a vibrant platform for Kittitians and Nevisians to connect, share experiences, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of their homeland. Over the past decade, KANA has played a pivotal role in fostering a sense of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis will emphasise its official stance on key global issues at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), with a distinguished delegation led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. The annual UNGA is the biggest diplomatic event on the international calendar as it brings together world leaders and representatives from all 193 member states as well as critical thinkers and problem-solvers across the world to consider solutions to global challenges and tackle emerging trends. This year’s high-level general debate will be held under the…

When my Administration took office, we promised to take steps to ensure the integrity of our Citizenship-by-Investment program. This program has attracted significant criticism for its lack of transparency and its seeming disregard for rules that were supposed to govern its operation. After enacting significant CBI reforms in St. Kitts and Nevis—including making underselling of citizenships illegal—our Administration led efforts that resulted in a Memorandum of Agreement among the five members of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States which offer CBI programs. That MOA established CBI reforms and put OECS members on equal footing regarding CBI activities. Now that we…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 20, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office (DPPO) announced today that it will be launching a formal investigation into the administration of the Citizenship By Investment (CBI) program prior to the significant reforms implemented by the current Federal Administration. The DPPO emphasizes the importance of ensuring a fair and independent inquiry, particularly in light of the potential political implications of the investigation. The DPPO has received assurances from the Federal Administration that they will fully support an independent and impartial process, allowing the investigation to proceed. The DPPO plans to appoint a Special…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2024 (SKNIS): A giant 33×46 foot flag of St. Kitts and Nevis carried by members of the Scouts fittingly punctuated the 41st Independence Day Ceremonial Parade held at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The flag display was a new addition to the traditional parade and drew tremendous applause from spectators. Hundreds of citizens braved the intense heatwave gripping the Federation and turned out in various wear bearing the national colours to enjoy the impressive display of drills by troops on parade. The armed units featured three platoons from the St.…

My fellow citizens, residents, friends from near and far, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! When we speak of independence, the word “freedom” naturally springs to mind. We hear phrases like “charting our own path” or “making our own decisions.” And rightfully so. But it beckons a deeper reflection—that true independence begins as an idea, a concept, a state of mind. It is this belief, this mindset, that propels us to achieve independence in its most tangible forms. Today, I stand before you on the grounds of what was once Bayford’s Estate in St. Peter’s Parish. From this vantage point, freedom takes on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis has passed the Judge Alone Trials Bill, 2024, marking a significant step toward enhancing the efficiency and equity of the criminal justice system. The Bill was moved through the Assembly by the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, and it received widespread support from Members of Parliament during the debate. The Honourable Garth Wilkin, in leading the debate, highlighted that the Bill aims to introduce judge-alone trials in the High Court for appropriate criminal matters. The Bill seeks…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 (SKNIS): In a historic step toward enhancing judicial efficiency, the Voluntary Bill of Indictment Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the National Assembly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The Bill, first introduced on July 05, 2024, was spearheaded through the House by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin. The Voluntary Bill of Indictment Bill aims to streamline legal proceedings by allowing the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to directly bring serious criminal cases to trial without the need for preliminary hearings in the Magistrate’s Court. This…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 (SKNIS) – The dream of homeownership is coming closer to reality for many persons across St. Kitts, as East Coast Housing Development and the National Housing Corporation (NHC) are moving ahead with the buildout of phase one of the housing programme. Two climate-smart model homes were previously built and handed over to two deserving families—one in Conaree and the other in Taylor’s Village. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew visited a site in St. Peter’s today, September 18, where land is being cleared for home construction. Dr. Drew expressed his elation in this…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The 41st Independence Ceremonial Parade takes place tomorrow, (Thursday) September 19, at 8:00 a.m. at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium. The general public is invited to go out in their numbers wearing national colours to witness the parade that will feature precision military drills and several special demonstrations. This year’s parade will be led by Captain Livingston Generlette of the Infantry Unit of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF), who is honoured to command it for the first time. “It’s a heavy feat to carry but I will be doing my very best…