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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 5, 2026 (PMO) — The possibility of financial blacklisting warrants greater attention than the risk to visa-free travel as St. Kitts and Nevis considers its response to European concerns over Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes. This was expressed by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew at his most recent Roundtable session. Responding to questions from members of the media, Dr. Drew said he had received information suggesting that the operation of a CBI programme could be considered in decisions about financial blacklisting. He raised the matter as a potential risk and pointed to the strain such a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 6, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will continue subsidising cooking gas to keep the cost of a 20-pound cylinder at EC$30 and a 100-pound cylinder at EC$140, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said at The Roundtable on Thursday, November 5. Both prices are currently the lowest in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) as reported by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s July 2026 comparison. Prime Minister Drew said the government has placed particular emphasis on the 20-pound cylinder because it is the size many lower-income households rely on for daily…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 06, 2026 (SKNIS): Despite mounting global economic pressures arising from ongoing wars, supply chain disruptions and other international challenges, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis remains committed to protecting citizens and easing the financial burden on households. Speaking during the November 05, 2026 edition of the Roundtable, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, emphasised that his administration has chosen to confront these challenges by creating opportunities and implementing measures to ensure that ordinary citizens are not left to shoulder the full weight of economic hardship. “Sometimes the government has to…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (Embassy of Saint Christopher and Nevis) (November 5, 2026) – The Embassy of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Taichung City Government’s Cultural Bureau for providing an opportunity for Kittitian and Nevisian artists and musicians to participate in the 2026 Taichung Jazz Festival for the first time. The historic performance took place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, during the festival’s final evening at Taichung Civic Square, where performers from the Federation entertained thousands of spectators with a vibrant showcase of Caribbean music…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 6, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has dismissed suggestions that the government intends to end the Skills Training and Empowerment Programme (STEP) and further indicated that he has already encouraged the Financial Secretary to examine how participants can move from the training program into more permanent employment. “Who gonna send them home? Not me. Instead of sending them home, I gave them an increase,” Prime Minister Drew said during The Roundtable on Thursday, November 05. Dr. Drew shared that he requested the review after hearing from a woman who had worked in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 5, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, said his administration began working from day one, in 2022, to reduce St. Kitts and Nevis’ dependence on the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, having identified the country’s heavy reliance on a single source of revenue as a risk to its economic stability. Speaking at his Roundtable session with members of the media on Thursday, November 5, Prime Minister Drew recalled telling a journalist in one of his first interviews after taking office, “I said the CBI will be the most challenging thing I have to deal…

Washington D.C., November 5, 2026 – The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis inWashington, D.C., has welcomed the fruition of an initiative it helped nurture andadvance through the Ministry of Trade and Economic Investment, bringing a 15-memberdelegation of veteran business owners and prospective investors from the United Statesto the Federation. The trade mission is exploring investment and partnership opportunities in Saint Kittsand Nevis, connecting American entrepreneurial experience with the Federation’sdevelopment priorities, local enterprise and opportunities for mutually beneficialcooperation on both sister islands.The visit grew from an initial expression of interest brought to the Embassy inWashington. Through sustained engagement, the Embassy…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (05 November 2026) — The Ministry of Tourism and its sister agencies, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA) and the St. Christopher Air and Seaports Authority (SCASPA), hosted stakeholders from various sectors for a stakeholder readiness workshop. The workshop, hosted on Tuesday 3rd November, was a strategic collaboration with Carnival Corporation and P&O Cruises to highlight the opportunities available for the local community. The meeting featured a presentation by Carnival Corporation executives, who outlined the company, its supply chain processes and its commitment to community involvement. Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, called for a collaborative approach well…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 04, 2026 (SKNIS): Prospective business owners in Saint Kitts now have a simpler, more transparent and convenient pathway to obtaining a business licence, following the launch of a new digital application platform by the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The new platform, unveiled on Wednesday, November 04, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, is a major component of the government’s Business Licence Reform Initiative, aimed at reducing administrative hurdles, improving access to information and creating a more supportive environment for individuals seeking to establish and grow businesses. A central feature of the reform is the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 4, 2026 (PMO) – Drawing on his own experience of delays in opening his medical practice, Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said the Government’s business licence reform was driven by a determination to ease the burden on entrepreneurs and improve coordination across government agencies. Speaking at the Launch event for the new Business Licence Portal, Prime Minister Drew recalled his own challenges with the application process. Looking deeper into the delay, Dr. Drew recognised a wider problem rested on the government’s shoulders. “It was really a government issue in terms of how the process was,…