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Algiers, Algeria, September 4, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful intervention at the opening presidential panel of the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, today, September 4th, urging leaders to transform the painful history of the transatlantic slave trade into a “Trans-Atlantic bridge of hope” that connects Africa and the Caribbean through trade, investment, and shared development. The high-level panel, chaired by His Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of Algeria, convened Heads of State, African Union officials, and global partners under the theme of establishing Africa as an economic powerhouse through the…

September 02, 2025 – The Department of Immigration of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce a historic milestone in regional border security and travel intelligence: the nation is now the first country in CARICOM and the wider Caribbean region to officially receive Passenger Name Record (PNR) data from international carriers. PNR data provides granular insights into passenger itineraries, enabling our officers to make informed decisions while upholding the principles of privacy, transparency, and lawful processing. This achievement marks a transformative leap in our national security architecture and underscores our commitment to modernising border management through data-driven, globally aligned…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Elevate proudly welcomed back the students of New Horizons Rehabilitation Center as they returned to school today with renewed hope, purpose, and determination. Project Coordinator of Elevate, Ms. Alicia Collins, along with tutors Mr. Antawn Thompson and Mr. Glenroy Smithen, extended heartfelt commendations to the students for their remarkable performance in the End of School Year Examinations held in June and July 2025. To further support the transition into the new academic year, students were given mini mock CSEC examinations to measure how well they had retained the material taught. The results exceeded expectations, with students…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 1, 2025 (PMO) — The Prime Minister’s Office has concluded the inaugural Project LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Aspiration, Development), a six-week internship programme designed to give high school and first-year college students hands-on exposure to governance, civic engagement, and leadership development. Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Ms. Naeemah Hazelle, explained that the programme was born out of the Prime Minister’s vision to better connect young people to the workings of government. “Project Lead is an initiative out of the Prime Minister’s Office. It’s an internship for youth, particularly high school students and first-year college students. Project…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 01, 2025 (SKNIS): The transformative leadership of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable, Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, in the areas of youth empowerment, information technology advancement and educational reform was celebrated on Monday, September 01, 2025, as the Saddlers Secondary School was officially renamed in his honour. Saddlers Secondary was officially opened in 2009, becoming the seventh high school in the twin-island Federation, which had a population of approximately 49,000 people. The school was designed for academic studies as well as technical and vocational training, equipping students with practical skills for the workforce. Adult learning was also offered at the high school outside of regular hours. The high school was renowned for intergenerational learning, which many credit to Dr.…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, September 01, 2025 (SKNIS) – Today, September 01, 2025, marked a historic and emotional moment in the life of the Saddlers community, as the Saddlers Secondary School (SSS) was officially renamed in honour of The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Llewellyn Douglas, former prime minister and longstanding Parliamentary Representative for Saint Christopher Six. During the official renaming ceremony at the school’s campus, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a heartfelt address, celebrating the profound legacy of Dr. Douglas, describing him as a statesman whose life has been devoted to public service and national development. “It is…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 1, 2025 (PMO) — In the coming days, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew will undertake high-level diplomatic travel to Algeria and Ethiopia, as part of his Government’s strategy to deepen relations between Africa and the Caribbean and to position St. Kitts and Nevis as a leader in bridging the two regions. During a radio interview, the Prime Minister shared that his first stop will be Algeria, where he will attend the 4th Intra-Africa Trade Fair, a major platform for trade, investment, and innovation across the continent. Following that engagement, Dr. Drew will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 01, 2025 (SKNIS): In recognition of his tireless efforts to expand access to quality education and uplift the people of Constituency Six, the Saddlers Secondary School was officially renamed the Dr. Denzil L. Douglas Secondary School at the start of the new academic year on Monday, 01 September 2025. The renaming honours the enduring legacy of Senior Minister and Parliamentary Representative, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, whose vision and advocacy brought the school into being. “I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude, humility, and pride to have this school, Saddlers…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 1, 2025 (PMO) —Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has confirmed that five brand-new Toyota ambulances are set to arrive in the Federation by the end of October 2025, significantly strengthening the country’s capacity to deliver timely and reliable emergency medical services. The Prime Minister emphasized that the move represents a key part of his Government’s ongoing efforts to modernize and transform healthcare in St. Kitts and Nevis. “The brand-new ambulances will be here in October 2025. In the meantime, we brought in some that we could have gotten almost immediately, which were refurbished. They are in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 1, 2025 (PMO) —The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce that nationals of the Federation will now enjoy visa-free entry into the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. This development follows high-level engagements between Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew and His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, held earlier this year in Abuja and during regional meetings with OECS Heads of Government. Prime Minister Drew welcomed the move as a testament to the deepening friendship between…