Author: SKNISEditor

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 21, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to strengthen the island’s water security, following the successful drilling of a new groundwater well in Saddlers that has produced highly promising results. The Saddlers well is the first to be drilled under the Government’s Groundwater Drilling Project, an EC$28 million initiative being undertaken by St. Kitts Water Services Department, in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago-based Water and Oil Well Services and technical specialists. The programme forms part of the Government’s broader strategy to expand water…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 20, 2026 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is once again providing practical relief to households facing challenges with outstanding electricity and water accounts, building on the successful utility reconnection assistance introduced as part of the Independence 40 Reset. During the Federation’s 40th Anniversary of Independence celebrations in 2023, the Drew-led Administration implemented the Independence 40 Reset, which provided thousands of citizens and residents with an opportunity to address outstanding utility balances and have their electricity and water services restored. The initiative formed part…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), August 17, 2026 (Embassy of Saint Christopher(Saint Kitts) and Nevis) – The Embassy of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis to theRepublic of China (Taiwan) successfully hosted two summer camps, from August 5th-7that Ger-Jyh Senior High School and from August 10th-14th at Nanshan High School,engaging students in activities that highlighted Saint Kitts and Nevis’ cultural,developmental and diplomatic initiatives. Fifty-one (51) students from Ger-Jyh Senior High School and thirty (30) from NanshanHigh School, two schools that are members of the Embassy’s sister school program, tookpart in a week of activities under the theme SKN LOVE- Saint…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 19th 2026 (PMO) – For parents across St. Kitts and Nevis, the weeks leading into a new school year often come with excitement for their children, but also the financial responsibility of purchasing uniforms, shoes, books, stationery and other essential supplies. This year, thousands of families are preparing for the 2026–2027 academic year with the added support of the Government’s 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, which provides EC$250 for every eligible child enrolled in a registered educational institution across the Federation. The programme is designed to ease some of the financial pressure associated with preparing children for school…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 18, 2026 (PMO) – St. Kitts and Nevis is celebrating another significant achievement in youth sport, with four young Kittitian cricketers selected by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for an elite High-Performance Camp as preparations intensify for the 2027 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Zara Skerritt, Aaliyah Weekes, Leanga Warner and C’Quinya Dasent are among 22 of the region’s most promising female Under-19 cricketers selected for the two-week programme. Significantly, the four young women comprise all of the players selected from the Leeward Islands, giving St. Kitts a strong presence among the emerging talent being assessed and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 18th 2026 (PMO) – As persistent inflation, elevated prices and wider global economic uncertainty continue to place pressure on households across the Caribbean and beyond, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is maintaining a proactive approach to protecting families and strengthening their ability to withstand external economic shocks. The recently launched 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, which provides EC$250 for every eligible child, represents the latest in a series of targeted interventions by the Drew-led Administration aimed at reducing household expenses and placing additional financial resources directly into the hands of families. The programme provides assistance to…