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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 9, 2026 (UNESCO National Commission) – The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, under the leadership and guidance of the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Education et al and H.E. Ambassador David Doyle, has submitted its report for 2025, highlighting significant achievements and initiatives in education, cultural heritage, and biodiversity protection and conservation. Spear-headed by H.E. Nerys Dockery, Secretary General, the National Commission has made notable strides in advancing UNESCO’s goals that are impacting in the twin-island state. She stated: “Some remarkable initiatives have been undertaken over 2025 in critical areas…

United Nations, New York, (9th March 2026) – The Working Group on the Strengthening and Revitalizing of the Work of the General Assembly convened a focused deliberation on the process for the selection of the next UN Secretary-General and the Office of the President ofthe General Assembly on Thursday, 5 March 2026 in the Trusteeship Council Chamber. The session was chaired by H.E. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the UN, and H.E. Cornel Feruță, Permanent Representative of Romania to the UN, highlighting their leadership in guiding Member States through this important process. The deliberation focused…

United Nations – New York, (9th March 2026) — Ms. Sasha Lloyd, Crown Counsel II at the Attorney General’s Chambers of Saint Kitts and Nevis, has been awarded the prestigious Italy–AOSIS Fellowship for 2026, becoming the first national of Saint Kitts and Nevis to be selected for the programme. Ms. Lloyd, who hails from Nevis, was one of ten fellows selected globally for the 2026 cohort. The fellowship commenced in mid-February 2026 and will conclude in December 2026. During this period, Ms. Lloyd is attached to the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations in New…

Accra, Ghana, March 06, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, was honoured as a Special Guest during the Republic of Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary celebrations held at Jubilee House, in Accra on Friday, March 06, 2026, marking the final engagement of his Official State Visit to the West African nation. The national celebration brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, military representatives, students, and citizens to commemorate Ghana’s independence and reflect on the nation’s continued progress since gaining independence in 1957. Prime Minister Drew, alongside his wife, Diani Prince-Drew, joined…

Cape Coast, Ghana, March 05, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, visited the historic Cape Coast Castle on Thursday, March 05, during a stop in Ghana’s Central Region as part of his Official State Visit to the Republic of Ghana. The guided tour of the centuries-old fortress offered a solemn and reflective moment for the Prime Minister and his delegation as they walked through one of the most significant sites connected to the transatlantic slave trade. Built in 1653, Cape Coast Castle was once a major holding point for enslaved Africans before…

Accra, Ghana, March 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has concluded a Bilateral Labour Agreement with the Republic of Ghana for the recruitment of Ghanaian medical professionals to serve in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The agreement establishes an effective and efficient framework for the voluntary recruitment and temporary deployment of various categories of health professionals to support the Federation’s health sector. This initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery by addressing workforce needs while creating structured opportunities for qualified Ghanaian practitioners. Prime Minister Drew, who also serves as the Minister of Health,…

Cape Coast, Ghana, March 05, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, paid a courtesy call on Chief Osabarimba Dr. Kwesi Atta II, President of the Oguaa Traditional Council and Member of the Council of State, at the Emintsimadze Palace, during his visit to Cape Coast on Thursday, March 05, as part of his ongoing Official State Visit to the Republic of Ghana. The visit to the traditional palace offered a meaningful opportunity for cultural exchange and dialogue, highlighting the historical and ancestral connections that bind the Caribbean and West Africa. During the…

Accra, Ghana, March 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has signed an agreement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Ordinary Passports with the Republic of Ghana, marking a major advancement in people-to-people relations between the two countries. The agreement removed visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports travelling between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Ghana. The measure is expected to facilitate easier travel and expand opportunities for tourism, business, cultural exchange, and educational cooperation. The decision reflects the shared commitment of both governments to promote friendly relations and remove barriers that limit engagement between their citizens.…

Accra, Ghana, March 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, held a meaningful engagement with the leadership of the University of Ghana during his Official State Visit to the Republic of Ghana, strengthening academic cooperation and people-to-people ties between the Caribbean and West Africa. The meeting, on Wednesday, March 04, 2026, brought together Prime Minister Drew, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo and members of her leadership team, along with Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and Minister of Honour, the Honourable Abla Dzifa…

Accra, Ghana, March 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Political Consultation Mechanism with the Republic of Ghana during his Official State Visit. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, March 04, 2026, between Prime Minister Drew and Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, formalised structured dialogue between the Governments of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Ghana, creating a clear framework for regular consultations and expanded cooperation. Under the mechanism, both countries agreed to promote and enhance collaboration across political,…