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RFP Title: Supply and Delivery of Node Equipment for Digital Services Network  (DSN)  RFP Number: RFP-NOC-2025-011  Issuing Organization: Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology  (ICT) and Post, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis   Date of Issue: 13-Nov-2025  Submission Deadline: 27-Dec-2025   The Ministry of ICT and Post invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the  supply, delivery, and installation in an effort to establish a better managed Digital  Services Network (DSN). This new initiative seeks to enhance our operational  efficiency, monitoring capabilities, and incident response times, we are establishing a state-of-the-art Node Center.  This RFP solicits proposals from qualified and experienced…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 20, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis extend heartfelt congratulations to Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State with responsibility for Social Development and Gender Affairs; Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities, for being named one of this year’s recipients of the Saint Mary’s University Young Alumni of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to public service. The award was presented during the Saint Mary’s University Alumni Awards Reception held on November 19, 2025, celebrating alumni who have made significant global contributions in their respective fields. In…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 20, 2025 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is making notable strides in public health and environmental protection through its ISO/IEC 17025–accredited Air Quality Laboratory—the only air quality lab in the Caribbean to hold this internationally recognised accreditation. The lab is known for its technical excellence in indoor air quality (IAQ) testing. Equipped with advanced instrumentation and supported by rigorously trained personnel, the lab performs assessments that help identify contaminants, monitor ventilation effectiveness, and ensure that indoor environments remain safe, healthy, and compliant with international standards. Indoor air quality assessments are essential…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and November 19, 2025 (UNESCO National Commission) – The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) and UNESCO, is proud to announce the successful induction of twenty-six (26) St. Kitts and Nevis teachers into the remote-based Bachelor’s Degree in Education programme. The virtual ceremony, held on November 18th, was attended by key stakeholders, including all 26 scholarship recipients, Hon. Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Ambassador David P. Doyle, and representatives from OUT and UNESCO. The OUT-St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Education initiative, with the full endorsement of the UN specialised agency, UNESCO,…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (18 November 2025) — His Excellency Donya L. Francis, the Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Republic of China (Taiwan), emphasized the importance of establishing sister-city agreements between Basseterre and Taiwanese cities. “The sister-city partnerships will provide benefits to the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis by creating more opportunities for interaction. For example, the Taipei City government has already announced that it will offer two scholarships each year for citizens to come to Taipei to study Mandarin,” said Ambassador Francis. The city of Basseterre has become a sister city to Taiwan’s current…

Taipei, Taiwan, November 17, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Tron-E Energy Technology Corporation, a leading manufacturer of sustainable electric vehicles in Taiwan, has donated two state-of-the-art electric buses to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis. The donation is a major step forward in advancing the Federation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda and its commitment to clean, modern, and accessible transportation. Prime Minister Drew and his delegation toured the vehicles on Monday, November 17, during their official visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan). The buses were subsequently handed over to the Government following discussions with the company’s President and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (November 17, 2025) – The “Our Community, Our Canvas” mural painting initiative, Phase 2 of the Hon. Marsha Henderson’s “Our Community, Our Pride” community beautification program, is transforming Central Basseterre into a vibrant art gallery. From November 16th to 28th, Mr. Vaughan Anslyn, master artist and local artist Mr. Devon Warner will work together to create stunning murals at three locations: the steps at Durant Avenue and Thibou Avenue as well as the front of the Public Grand Market. The murals will showcase marine life, market scenes, and community vendors, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of St.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 14, 2025 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a special sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Notice has been given. At this Special Sitting, the Department of Youth Empowerment will present The 25 Most Remarkable Teens in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, will make a statement in his capacity as Minister of Youth. The Public Business will take the form of video presentations of individual profiles followed by an…

First Cohort to Graduate Under the CWIT Name and the First to Pursue Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQs) Project ELEVATE proudly extends heartfelt congratulations to Miss Monique Johnson, who has successfully graduated with a Diploma in General Cosmetology from the newly renamed Christopher-Wilkin Institute of Technology (CWIT), formerly the Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC). Miss Johnson is part of the first graduating class in the institution’s history to earn their diplomas under the CWIT name, and notably, the first cohort in St. Kitts and Nevis to pursue Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQs) in their respective disciplines. This is a monumental achievement not…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (16 November 2025) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had the pleasure to receive His Excellency Giuvel Orozco Ortega, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Saint Kitts and Nevis, during a courtesy call on Permanent Secretary, Ms. Kaye Bass on 12 November 2025. Ms. Bass met with Ambassador Ortega on behalf of the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al., who is currently overseas on official duty. In welcoming the Ambassador, she conveyed the Ministry’s appreciation for the longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship between Saint Kitts and…