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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 1, 2025 (PMO)— Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew today reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to ending AIDS by 2030, even as global donor cuts threaten critical HIV/AIDS programmes across the Caribbean. In his 2025 World AIDS Day Address, Prime Minister Drew warned that worldwide reductions in funding pose a real challenge for sustaining progress, noting that “due to global donor funding cuts, this support is now at risk, and the Federation may not receive the full amount pledged.” He emphasized that this reality demands stronger national leadership and expanded domestic investment to safeguard essential health services.…

Today, December 1, 2025, we join the global community in marking World AIDS Day and renewing our commitment to ending AIDS by 2030. This year’s theme, ‘Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,’ underscores how international funding cuts have disrupted critical services and increased risks for vulnerable groups. It urges us to respond with unity, innovation, and determination to protect our progress and stay on track toward our 2030 goals. In St. Kitts and Nevis, the national HIV/AIDS program benefits from technical support and capacity building provided by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the PANCAP Coordinating Unit within the…

1 December 2025, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis –Officials representing the five countries that offer Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes in the Eastern Caribbean held fruitful discussions with representatives from the United States on the region’s progress in enhancing the governance and integrity of the Programmes. The discussions took place during a Roundtable in Antigua and Barbuda—the fourth of its kind in the past two and a half years. Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Timothy NJ Antoine, and US Treasury Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Warren Ryan, co-chaired the Roundtable. Representatives from international and regional partners—United Kingdom, the European…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 28, 2025 (SKNIS) – The first cohort of trainees under the Cyber Nations Cyber Security Programme received their certificates on Thursday, November 27, 2025, marking a major milestone in the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ ongoing efforts to strengthen national digital capacity and position the Federation as a regional leader in cybersecurity and digital transformation. The Cyber Nations Cyber Security Programme is a partnership between the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Canadian cybersecurity firm Protexxa, designed to train 100 nationals to internationally recognised standards. Over a six-month period, participants received both theoretical and…

United Nations, New York, (November 28, 2025) – Continuing a record of impactful leadership at the United Nations, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations H. E. Dr. Mutryce Williams has been appointed to serve with H.E. Mr. Cornel Feruta of Romania, as Co-Chairs of the Working Group on the Strengthening and Revitalizing of the Work of the UN General Assembly during the Eightieth Session. The Co-Chairs are tasked with enhancing the role, authority, effectiveness and efficiency of the UN General Assembly. The United Nations General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative body…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28th, 2025 – A delegation of citizens from St. Kitts and Nevis recently travelled to Abuja, Nigeria on a special invitation extended by Ms. Aisha Maina, renowned Nigerian business leader and Chief Executive Officer of Aquarian Consult Limited. The visit marked a significant step toward deepening bilateral cooperation in the creative industries, agri-business, technology, and youth development. Ms. Maina’s invitation provided a unique opportunity for participants from St. Kitts and Nevis to engage directly with Nigerian innovators, cultural practitioners, educators, policy influencers, and private-sector leaders. Through a series of high-level meetings, site visits, and cultural exchanges, the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 27, 2025 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is preparing to unveil its Budget for the fiscal year 2026 in December 2025, with focussed investments in key areas. During “The Roundtable” press engagement on November 25, 2025, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, shared that the Budget will continue to drive the transformation to a Sustainable Island State Agenda with a strong focus on increasing employment, stimulating investment, and enhancing climate adaptation. “We are looking at the matters of cost of living and food security and how we can continue…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 27, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed the critical importance of overseas travel and international engagement by Cabinet members as a key driver in advancing the Federation’s sustainable development agenda. Dr Drew explained that such visits are not symbolic, but strategic opportunities to secure real, measurable benefits for the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis — in key sectors such as health, education, food security, infrastructure, and renewable energy. “When I went to Taiwan, as you saw, I visited a farm because we are now…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 26, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has expressed his satisfaction with the significant progress being made under the government’s housing programme and the broader construction boom taking place across the Federation. Speaking during the November 25 edition of his Roundtable programme, Prime Minister Drew highlighted that new homes are now under construction in several communities including Stapleton, Gillard’s Meadow, Ottley’s Village, in Newtown, and in Harry Phipps (Halfway Tree), with additional projects about to commence in Racecourse, Newton Ground and Sandy Point. “All within just four weeks, every constituency in Saint…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 26 November, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that any development proposed under the Special Sustainability Zones (SSZ) Act will undergo rigorous review by a committee established specifically for this purpose. During his most recent Round Table session, The Prime Minister reminded the public that the SSZ Act protects transparency and sovereignty, and is not connected to any individual private development. The Prime Minister, at the time was addressing public concerns and misinformation by reiterating that the SSZ legislation was designed to protect the nation from backdoor deals of the past. He further explained that…