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New York, 4 May 2026 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce that the Federation has been identified among only 40 of the 193 Member States of the United Nations to have a female-led Permanent Mission. This places Saint Kitts and Nevis within approximately 20.7% of UN Member States with women serving in such a senior diplomatic leadership role—a notable benchmark in global representation.  This recognition reflects the Federation’s deliberate and values-driven commitment to gender equality in international affairs and the elevation of women to positions of authority and influence in diplomacy. The Government extends…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) established by Heads of Government, is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following position at its Headquarters, stationed in Trinidad and Tobago:

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) established by Heads of Government, is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following position at its Headquarters, stationed in Trinidad and Tobago:

The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing has continued its programme of national engagements with a high-level meeting held on Nevis on 26th April, 2026, reinforcing collaboration between the Federal Government and the Nevis Island Administration. The St. Kitts delegation was led by Senator Isalean Phillip, Co-Chair of the Human Security and Wellbeing Task Force. She was joined by Coordinator of the Secretariat, Ms. Eartha Carey, and Acting Programme Director, Mr. Hance Richards, who leads on research and data analysis. The delegation was received by the Cabinet of the Nevis Island Administration, led by Premier Mark Brantley. During the…

The public is advised that the application period for entry into Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) for Academic Year 2026-2027, commencing August 2026, is now open. The application form can be accessed via the College’s website, cfbc.edu.kn. The application fee is EC $60.00. For more information about CFBC programmes and/or the admission process, please visit the website, or send an email to admissions@cfbc.edu.kn, or call 869-465-2856 ext. 1147 to speak with an admission officer. -End-

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 01, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to advance efforts to expand opportunities for persons living with disabilities, fostering a society rooted in equity and inclusion for every citizen and resident.In a major milestone, the first National Disability Policy was laid in the Federal Parliament by Minister of State responsible for Ageing, Disabilities et al, Senator the Honourable Isalean Phillip, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The national policy covers the period 2026-2030. It provides a framework with guiding principles and an action plan to ensure the full inclusion of persons with disabilities, as echoed in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 30, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is set to receive the Royal Basseterre Valley Arboretum from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) under the EU-funded Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) Project on May 12, 2026. Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, described the handover as a critical milestone in strengthening sustainable land use and environmental resilience. “The `ILM project aims to strengthen sustainable land use across the Eastern Caribbean and is designed to optimise existing landscapes so that member states can improve their…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 30, 2026 (SKNIS): The push to transform Saint Kitts and Nevis into a Sustainable Island State surged forward on Thursday, April 30, with the launch of the innovative Solar Integration for Sustainable Energy (SOLARISE) and Decarbonised Roadway Initiative for Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) programmes. The launch ceremony was held at the CUNA Conference Room. SOLARISE is a transformative programme, dubbed a national invitation, by the Minister responsible for Energy, the Honourable Konris Maynard. It regulates and incentivises the installation of rooftop solar panels, essentially compensating home and business owners, and tenants for generating their own electricity. “Through net…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 30, 2026 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment has officially launched its Leaders for Environmental Action and Future (LEAF) Ambassadors Programme, aimed at fostering youth leadership in environmental stewardship. The initiative, introduced in celebration of Earth Day on April 22, marks a significant step in engaging young people in climate action and sustainability efforts across the Federation. “We welcomed our first cohort of 11 intelligent, ambitious, passionate members, some of whom were selected based on their stellar intrigue at our Climate Action and Youth Symposium held this year in partnership and with…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 30, 2026 (SKNIS): Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the orderly transition of agricultural lands to support national development priorities. Addressing the Sitting of the National Assembly on April 30, 2026, Minister Clarke outlined the progress made under the Agriculture Sustainable Development Land Transition Programme, which seeks to relocate farmers from lands designated for residential and commercial use while balancing agricultural productivity and national planning objectives. “To date, these efforts have generally been met with compliance resulting in smooth and equitable…