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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 28th, 2025 (PMO) — Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws has revealed that the ambulance service at the Joseph N. France General Hospital has already responded to approximately 1,628 emergency calls between January and September 2025, averaging 180 requests per month, a figure she says underscores the “critical demand for emergency services” across the Federation. The disclosure came as Dr. Laws addressed the official commissioning ceremony for the five new ambulances, held at the JNF General Hospital, noting that the arrival of the new fleet was “timely and necessary,” given the heavy and growing reliance on emergency…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 24, 2025 (SKNIS): Senior government and law enforcement officials in Saint Kitts and Nevis are issuing a stern warning: smoking in public spaces is strictly prohibited and can be met with various enforcement actions, including fines and possible imprisonment. Under Section three (3) of the Smoking (Designated Areas) Act, 2023, smoking outside of designated smoking areas is prohibited. Smoking is defined in the Act as the use of any lighted or heated device or pipe or any other lighted or heated cannabis or cannabis resin intended for inhalation, including electronic smoking devices, etc. On Wednesday’s edition of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 27, 2025, (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis today, October 27th, commissioned five state-of-the-art, custom-built ambulances, ushering in a new era in national healthcare delivery and reaffirming the administration’s commitment to putting people first through tangible, transformative action. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as Minister of Health, said the commissioning marked the culmination of “months of planning, coordination and perseverance,” describing the fleet as “not ordinary… they have been custom built to meet the unique realities of our country, our narrow roads, our hilly terrain, our remote villages and our…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 27, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, October 27, 2025, commissioned five brand new, custom-built ambulances, marking a major milestone in its continued efforts to enhance emergency medical response and healthcare delivery across the Federation. The commissioning ceremony was held on the grounds of the Joseph N. France General Hospital and was preceded by a symbolic motorcade, during which the new ambulances journeyed through the streets of Basseterre from the Industrial Site. This allowed citizens and residents to witness and share in the historic milestone, celebrating the continued advancement of the…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 27, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of the Bills will be made available…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 26, 2025 (PMO)- The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is pleased to confirm that twenty-seven (27) students studying in Jamaica have arrived safely home today, October 26th, following their evacuation coordinated by the Prime Minister’s Office in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Melissa. This emergency operation, executed with efficiency and compassion, was made possible through the generous assistance of Mr. Lyndon Gardiner, Chairman of InterCaribbean Airways, and his dedicated team, who provided safe transport and ensured the well-being of the students from departure to arrival. The Government expresses its profound gratitude to Mr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2025 — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Prime Minister’s Office has successfully coordinated the evacuation of St. Kitts and Nevis nationals studying in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa continues to intensify. A chartered flight carrying twenty-seven (27) students departed from Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday evening, bound for Turks and Caicos and on to St. Kitts on Sunday October 26, 2025. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said the decision to act swiftly was driven by the Government’s fervent commitment to the safety and well-being of all nationals abroad. Arrangements have also been…

Friday, October 24, 2025 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane over the weekend. We are in active contact with our students in Jamaica, our Embassy in Cuba, and remain prayerfully concerned for our CARICOM partners in Haiti as the region prepares for potentially severe impacts. We wish to reassure our citizens abroad that their safety remains a top priority. Our teams are mobilized and ready to assist as needed. Students studying at UWI Jamaica are advised that the University has confirmed designated shelters…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has hailed the inaugural visit of Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas — the world’s largest cruise ship — as a proud moment of progress and transformation for the Federation’s growing tourism sector. During an official plaque exchange ceremony at Port Zante on Thursday, October 23, 2025, to commemorate the ship’s inaugural call, Prime Minister Drew expressed immense pride in the milestone, describing it as a reflection of the Federation’s rising position as a premier tourism destination. “Today marks another…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 23, 2025 (PMO)– The Office of the Prime Minister advises that Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew has departed the Federation on official business, today, October 23. During his absence, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister will serve as Acting Prime Minister. Prime Minister Drew is expected to return to the Federation shortly following the completion of his engagements abroad. End