Author: SKNISEditor

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce that its eBorder system is now recognised on International AirTransport Association’s (IATA) World Tracker as In Force for both Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) compliance. Thisrecognition means that St. Kitts and Nevis is the first Caribbean nation to achieve this dual status and confirms that the Federation’s sovereign API-PNR system is fully operational. Airlines began transmitting API data as early as May 2025, and in August 2025 Sunrise Airways became the first carrier in the Caribbean to submit PNR…

Washington, D.C. – October 9, 2025 – The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis was honored to join the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in Washington, D.C. for its National Day Reception, held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the historic Twin Oaks Estate. The evening was a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange, highlighted by the performance of the five-time Panorama Champions, the Bank of Nevis EBJ Harmonics Steel Orchestra. Their captivating repertoire featured a dynamic medley of Saint Kitts and Nevis and other Caribbean classics, alongside a heartfelt rendition of the beloved Taiwanese love song, The Moon Represents My…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 14th October 2025 – The Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E), has been made aware of concerns that have arisen regarding a recently introduced tip-sharing policy at the Park Hyatt, St. Kitts. In response, and acknowledging the importance of fairness, transparency, and respect for workers’ rights within the tourism industry, the Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, who also serves as the Minister of Tourism, immediately convened a multi-agency task force, led by MoL&E, to investigate the matter and work toward a resolution in the best interest of the affected workers. The task force, which has been…

United Nations, New York (14th October 2025) – In the aftermath of UNGA80, recently held joint meeting with Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Ms. Reem Alsalem, and following the commemoration of the International Day of the Girl, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams has taken a moment to reflect on the passage of the St. Kitts and Nevis and Ireland led, UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Resolution – Revitalizing the Commission on the Status of Women. The Revitalization of the Commission on the Status of Women…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, this morning led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Symbol of Love Museum and Monuments at Fort Thomas, marking the beginning of a transformative new chapter for the historic 8.7-acre property located at Fortlands, Basseterre. The project, valued at US$30 million, represents a significant foreign direct investment partnership between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and ABL Inc., a Caribbean developer known for innovative tourism experiences such as the Dominica Cable Car. Notably, Prime Minister Drew emphasized that this initiative is not…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 13 October 2025 The Ministry of Sustainable Development, in keeping with its ongoing Squatter’s Regularization Project, L.A.N.D Initiative and Land Regularization processes, will be hosting several handing over ceremonies to officially signify the formalization of ownership for approved informal residents in the Amsterdam, St. Paul’s; La Guerite, Shadwell and Upper Monkey Hill, St. Peters communities. This initiative is a progressive step in supporting community empowerment through land ownership and the provision of secure tenure in keeping with Pillar 5 of our nation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), Sustainable Settlements and is reflective of the Ministry’s wider efforts…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 13, 2025 (SKNIS): The historic Fort Thomas property in Fortlands, Basseterre, is set to be transformed into a world-class cultural and educational landmark, as Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew led the ground-breaking ceremony for The Symbol of Love Museum and Monuments – a US$30 million investment that will redefine the tourism and heritage landscape of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister Drew described the event as the beginning of a new chapter for this treasured site. “Twenty-six years ago, in 1999, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis acquired this 8.7-acre property. For too…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 10, 2025 (SKNIS) — The general public is being given the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the 2026 National Budget, as the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Cabinet Secretariat, commences a series of consultations under the theme “Turning Conversations into Action: Building Our Sustainable Island State Together.” The consultations—comprising two community-based meetings and one national forum—are designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue between the Government and citizens, allowing for public input in determining national priorities and fiscal strategies for the 2026 financial year. The first consultation takes place on Wednesday, 15th October 2025,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 10 October 2025 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development (MOSD) officially announces its celebration of Sustainability Month – a dynamic, month-long observance dedicated to showcasing the Ministry’s pivotal role in building resilience by advancing the nation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA) which aims to accelerate the attainment of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and promote development planning guided by our National Development Planning Framework (led by Ministry of Economic Development). This year marks the third anniversary of this observance which is being held under the theme “MOSD Leading into the Future”. As a special…

My fellow citizens and residents, Today, as we join the international community in observing World Mental Health Day, we do so under the profoundly relevant theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” This year’s theme calls us to reflect on a truth that is both simple and powerful: in times of crisis, mental health is not a luxury, it is a lifeline. Whether the catastrophe comes in the form of a hurricane, a pandemic, the sudden loss of a loved one, or even the slow, silent stresses of daily life, our emotional well-being is just as…