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Basseterre, St. Kitts (18 June 2026) — Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, International Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban Development and Employment, has commenced a series of stakeholder engagement meetings aimed at reviewing the performance of the current cruise season and at preparing for the upcoming season. The first meeting was held on 16 June 2026 at the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club with members of the taxi fraternity. The session highlighted the successes of the 2025/2026 cruise season while providing an important platform for industry partners to receive updates on developments within the sector and share their perspectives on matters impacting the visitor experience.…

Berlin, Germany, June 18, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, joined fellow Heads of State and Government from across the globe today, June 18th, at the opening of the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, where he delivered a compelling call for climate justice, meaningful partnerships, and greater inclusion of local communities in shaping climate solutions. Prime Minister Drew participated in the High-Level Exchange on the Climate Mobility Principles, alongside leaders from Palau, the Marshall Islands, Honduras, Tuvalu, and the Maldives. The session was convened by the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) in…

New York, June 17, 2026 — Saint Kitts and Nevis joined fellow Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in a symbolic signing of the Charter of the United Nations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Organization. Representing the Federation at the ceremony was Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, who participated alongside her CARICOM counterparts in reaffirming the region’s enduring commitment to the principles and ideals embodied in the Charter.  The ceremony served as a solemn reaffirmation on the significance of the Charter, signed in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 16, 2026 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Five Bills will receive their second reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues. The Honourable Minister responsible for Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information, Communication and Technology and Posts, Konris Maynard, will move the second reading of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Gaming (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Anti-Proliferation (Financing of Weapons…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 16, 2026 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, is encouraging students and young professionals to explore emerging and high-impact fields of study such as Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Applied Behaviour Analysis as Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to expand services for children with developmental and learning differences. Speaking during the official opening of the new Pediatric Therapy Facility on June 15, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Hanley highlighted the growing demand for trained professionals who can support children and families through specialised therapeutic interventions. “I encourage our young people…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 15, 2026 (SKNIS): A major step forward in healthcare and educational support for children was marked with the official opening of a new Pediatric Therapy Facility today (June 15, 2026), a collaborative initiative between The Discovery Centre, the STAR Foundation, and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The facility, located inside the CMR Building at Lime Kiln, will provide critical outpatient pediatric therapy services, including speech-language therapy and occupational therapy, helping children with speech and language challenges, sensory processing difficulties, motor skill development, and other developmental needs. Speaking at the grand opening ceremony, Deputy Prime…

New York, 11 June 2026 — The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis participated in the annual Retreat of the CARICOM Caucus of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, which was held in New York on Friday, 5 June 2026. Saint Kitts and Nevis was represented by Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Minister Counsellor Eustace Wallace. Also in attendance was CARICOM Observer Ambassador Leslie Wade, who hails from the island of Nevis within the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The retreat was convened under the leadership of Her Excellency Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, will travel to Europe this weekend to participate in a series of high-level engagements aimed at advancing the Federation’s international partnerships and climate resilience agenda. Prime Minister Drew will first travel to Brussels, Belgium, where he will attend meetings focused on matters of mutual interest and international cooperation. He will then proceed to Berlin, Germany, to participate in the Climate Mobility Forum. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Ms. Naeemah Hazelle; Ambassador…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2026 (SKNIS): The Water Services Department (WSD) has issued key steps that all residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis should follow to conserve water as the Federation is under a drought warning, which is expected to last until November 30, 2026. At a press conference on Friday (June 12, 2026), at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), WSD Manager and Water Engineer, Cromwell Williams, cited figures from the St. Kitts Meteorological Office that indicate that as of June 11, there has been only 0.05 inches of rainfall for the month. For the year up to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2026 (SKNIS): Residents and stakeholders across Saint Kitts and Nevis are being urged to prepare for the possibility of prolonged drought conditions that could persist throughout the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, despite the period traditionally being associated with increased rainfall. Senior Meteorological Officer Elmo Burke, speaking at a National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) press conference on Friday, June 12, 2026, highlighted concerns about rainfall deficits that have developed across the Federation during the first five months of the year. According to Burke, rainfall data collected at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport indicate that Saint…