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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 02, 2026 (SKNIS): The tourism industry in Saint Kitts continues to demonstrate strong resilience as more visitors discover the unique charms, rich culture and diverse experiences of the destination. Key statistics shared at a press conference by the Ministry of Tourism on Thursday (October 01, 2026), indicated that there were 116,458 airlift arrivals for the year as of August 31, 2026. The visitor spend exceeded US$34.5 million dollars. The figure reflects only transactions made using Visa debit and credit cards. Spending generated on other card networks and cash payments is not included. Additionally, there was a…

Readers of Scuba Diving magazine name the destination One of the Best in 11 categories, including Best Overall, Wreck Diving, Health of Marine Environment and more. Basseterre, St. Kitts (02 October 2026) — St. Kitts has been named One of the Best in 11 categories of the 2027 Scuba Diving Readers’ Choice Awards, including Best Overall. The awards are decided by the votes of Scuba Diving magazine’s readers, who rate the destinations they have dived themselves. The honours, awarded under the St. Kitts listing, span the full range of the underwater experience. They recognise the island’s dive sites, its marine life, the…

Month-long programme under the theme “Our People, Our Communities, Our Future: Reimagining Tourism Together” runs through October 26 Basseterre, St. Kitts (02 October 2026) — The Ministry of Tourism have officially launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, a national programme of community, school and industry engagements running through the month of October. The month was formally opened at the Ministry of Tourism’s press conference on Thursday, October 1. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Our People, Our Communities, Our Future: Reimagining Tourism Together.” It affirms a simple principle: tourism in St. Kitts is strongest when the people who live here understand…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 01, 2026 (SKNIS): The Cayon Community Centre and Post Office officially reopened on Wednesday, September 30, following extensive renovation to address structural, environmental and operational challenges that kept the facility closed since November 2021. The reopening ceremony was attended by the Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of State with responsibility for Social Development and Gender Affairs, Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, senior government officials, community stakeholders and residents of Cayon and surrounding communities. Project Officer within the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, Kerissa Roberts, outlined the extensive work undertaken to…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, October 01, 2026: St. Paul’s Primary School has been renamed Connor- Gumbs Primary School in recognition of the outstanding contributions of two former headteachers, Ms. Ryscille Adina Connor and Mr. John Gumbs.  The renaming ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 30, at the school, to honour their dedicated service, leadership, and lasting impact on the school community and generations of students. Minister of Education, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, said the new name was intended to honour the legacy and contributions of Ms. Adina Connor and Mr. John Gumbs, who played important roles in the development of…

The Department of Environment’s Ozone Unit, together with refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians and other key stakeholders, came together for a meaningful exchange on how St. Kitts and Nevis can continue to strengthen the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment. The consultation hosted by Mrs Kolene Latham, our National Ozone representative, provided an important opportunity to review the implementation, reporting, and compliance requirements associated with the Kigali Amendment’s licensing framework, while also discussing the practical realities of managing refrigerants within our country. The success of this framework depends not only on legislation and policies, but also on the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS 1 October 2026, marks two years since the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit, the world’s first programme of its kind, was restructured under the leadership of a new executive team led by Executive Chairman, H.E. Calvin St. Juste. In October 2024, the National Assembly passed the Citizenship by Investment Unit Act, 2024, and the Citizenship Unit (CIU) began operating as a statutory body, governed by a Board of Governors responsible for strategic oversight, policy development and operational management. Since then, the Citizenship Unit has undergone a significant transformation under St Juste’s six principle vision…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 30, 2026 (SKNIS): The Ministry of International Trade, in collaboration with the World Bank Group, is advancing plans for the development of a National Electronic Single Window (ESW) to modernise trade facilitation and improve the efficiency of cross-border trade. The initiative is the focus of a two-day National Electronic Single Window Visioning Workshop, held at the Ministry of Agriculture Conference Room, and is attended by representatives from government agencies, border regulatory institutions, the private sector and other key stakeholders. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of International Trade, Sean Lawrence, said the Electronic Single Window would enable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 29, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew has expressed satisfaction and gratitude following a productive meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Geoffrey I. Hanley on September 28. Deputy Prime Minister Hanley travelled to Miami, Florida, to brief the Prime Minister on national matters and the Federation’s recent engagements, following his participation in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York City. During the meeting, Prime Minister Drew received a comprehensive update from the Deputy Prime Minister on national matters, the work of the Government and the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 29 September 2026 — The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs has unveiled Restoring Together, a new public mural at the Newtown Playing Field in Basseterre. The mural uses art to bring the ideas behind restorative and people-centred justice into the community. The mural was designed and painted by local visual artist and muralist Miláno Welcome of Miláno’s Art Studio, whose design was selected through an open call to local artists. It was delivered under the Justice Mural Initiative, funded through the Justice Action Coalition Catalytic Fund with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-Country…