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Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis announces that the Federal Cabinet has approved special duty-free concessions for non-commercial importers and travellers, effective December 1st, 2026, to January 31st, 2027. The measures are designed to ease the financial burden on citizens and residents during the Christmas and Carnival seasons. The approved duty-free allowances include: This initiative reflects the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration’s continued commitment to providing practical and meaningful support to the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis, particularly during a period when household and business expenses traditionally rise. The Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Acting Prime Minister,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 12 October 2026 (SKNIS) – The Community Justice Cup 2026 opened over the weekend of 10 and 11 October at the SKNFA Technical Centre in St. Peters. Two days of football drew enthusiastic players, parents and supporters from across the Federation. More than 120 boys and girls aged 9 to 13, from throughout St. Kitts and Nevis, have registered to play in the Under-11 and Under-13 categories. The tournament is organised by the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs in partnership with the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA). It is implemented with the support of the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 09, 2026 (SKNIS): The moment had not quite sunk in as yet on Thursday night (October 08, 2026) for Number 500 Zavian Harris. Harris, along with 27 other members of Course #47, had just participated in the Passing Out Ceremony at the Newtown Playing Field, becoming full-fledged officers of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. About a half an hour earlier, he was shaking hands with Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, accepting the award for being the Best Recruit of Course #47. “Growing up, I was taught not to really expect…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 09, 2026 (SKNIS): Twenty males and eight females successfully completed six months of gruelling physical and mental training along with an intensive study of police subjects, and have now officially graduated as full-fledged constables in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. The sacrifices and accomplishments of Police Recruit Course #47 were recognised during a Passing Out Ceremony held at the Newtown Playing Field on Thursday, October 08, 2026. The recruits formed two platoons and were inspected by Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, before marching by in slow and quick time. Inspector Marvin Thompson, Commandant of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 09, 2026 (SKNIS): The Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary School in Molineux is nearing completion, with approximately 90 percent of the construction project finished, paving the way for the new, modernised educational facility to open in January 2027. On Thursday, October 08, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, toured the near-completed school to assess progress and receive an update on the remaining works ahead of its anticipated reopening. During the tour, officials from the Public Works Department briefed Dr. Hanley on the scope of the project, highlighting the major construction milestones…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 09, 2026 (SKNIS) – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has welcomed twenty-eight (28) newly trained officers into its ranks following the successful completion of Police Training Course 47, marking a significant addition to the Federation’s law enforcement capabilities and its ongoing efforts to safeguard citizens and communities. The officers formally graduated on Thursday, October 08, during a Passing-Out Ceremony held at the Newtown Playing Field, where they were inspected on parade by Her Excellency the Governor-General, Dame Marcella Liburd; Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, and Commissioner of Police, James Sutton.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 09, 2026 (SKNIS): The Department of Gender Affairs in Saint Kitts held its annual Girls in Excellence Award ceremony on Thursday. October 09, 2026, at the Earle Clarke Community Centre in Newtown. Twenty-three (23) primary school girls were presented with the awards, recognising their positive contributions in various areas in their homes, schools and respective communities. The ceremony commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child, which is observed globally on October 11. The award ceremony was attended by Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, Minister of State for Gender Affairs, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, parents and teachers. Minister of State Phillip welcomed the students and…

Training on the set-up of the field hospital began on 7 October 2026 at the NEMA compound and runs through 9 October 2026. The exercise follows up on the earlier set-up in October 2021, when the two 40-bed field hospitals donated by the United States Government, one for St. Kitts and one for Nevis, were first assembled. The IBHS Disaster Management Team is working alongside the SKN Defence Force, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Public Works Department (PWD). The Field Hospital The field hospital is fully equipped with 40 beds, divider curtains, bathroom facilities, lighting, air conditioning…

Inaugural Scholarship Award Ceremony Highlights Growing Investment in Education and National Human Capital Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 6, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with Monroe University, celebrated a significant milestone in its commitment to education and human capital development with the inaugural Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis–Monroe University Scholarship Award Ceremony, held on Monday, October 05, 2026, at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre. The ceremony recognized 67 scholarship awardees, representing the largest cohort of applicants and recipients since the establishment of the partnership. The milestone reflects the government’s continued commitment to expanding access…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the post of Information Officer. Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and disseminating Government-related information for public consumption. The post requires strong writing and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with media professionals, government ministries, NGOs, and the public to promote awareness of government policies, programmes, and national developments. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Key Responsibilities: Salary Scale: K33 – K38 ($64,087 – $82,115) per annum Application Process: All applications must include: Applications should be addressed to:DirectorSt. Kitts and Nevis…