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United Nations, New York (29 August 2025) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, participated in an invitation only UN Reform: Walking the Talk Retreat hosted by the Austrian Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs, at the European Forum Alpbach 2025. The Alpbach 2025 Retreat held from August 23 – August 25, in the framework of the Austrian Initiative on “Networked Multilateralism: Upgrading Partnerships,” focused on finding ways of revitalizing the United Nations, in the area, of peace and security. Dubbed a forum for candid exchange, intellectual reflection, and creative policy…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (28 August 2025) — Withover 300 travel professionals in attendance, St. Kitts continues to amplify its presence in the global travel community at the fourth annual American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Showcase, held in Jamaica from 23-27 August 2025. ASTA is the world’s leading travel association, and as the Caribbean grows in popularity as a premier global travel destination, hosting prestigious conferences such as this has significantly boosted the region’s appeal. The showcase offered a valuable platform for travel advisors to network and engage in meaningful discussions with the region’s tourism experts. Over the four-day event, key topics…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 26, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, congratulated seniors from Lodge, Ottley’s, Cayon, and Keys Village who graduated from a six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme. The initiative, led by the Ministry for Ageing and Disabilities, equipped the seniors with practical tools to manage diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions through healthier eating, physical activity, and lifestyle practices. Prime Minister Drew commended the graduates for their commitment, noting, “These issues don’t have any control over us, but we can have control over them. You are not powerless, but you can be…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, August 26, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Global Support and Development (GSD), marking a significant step in enhancing the Federation’s disaster preparedness and response capacity. The agreement formalises a partnership between the Government and GSD, an international nonprofit organisation dedicated to strengthening national and regional disaster management systems. Through this collaboration, GSD will work alongside local agencies and civil society groups to improve disaster readiness, response coordination, and long-term resilience. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Tuesday,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 26, 2025 (PMO)— The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has officially unveiled its distinguished Cohort for its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, stands among a constellation of global icons whose extraordinary achievements have left an indelible mark on the world stage. Prime Minister Drew has been honored alongside luminaries such as media mogul Oprah Winfrey, tennis legend Serena Williams, and acclaimed actor and humanitarian Aaron Pierre, to name just a few. The Lifetime Achievement category celebrates exceptional individuals of African descent whose careers…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, August 25, 2025 (SKNIS) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, today, August 25, 2025, delivered a powerful address at a ceremony to mark the official opening of the 2025–2026 Academic Year. In his remarks, Dr. Hanley called on the nation’s educators to embrace three guiding principles for success: safe spaces, partnerships, and shared responsibility. Dr. Hanley underscored that the foundation of a thriving school culture begins with creating safe environments—physically, emotionally, and psychologically—where students feel supported to take risks, ask questions, and discover who they are meant to be. He…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, August 25, 2025 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlton Pogson as Acting Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Pogson is a distinguished banking and finance professional with over 20 years of experience spanning corporate banking, strategic planning, and organisational development. He brings a wealth of expertise to the role, having successfully led high-impact initiatives across the public and private sectors. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Pogson served as Senior Manager and Team Lead at Republic Bank (EC) Limited, where he oversaw the bank’s Commercial, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis — August 23, 2025. Elevate proudly highlights the continued success of its Heartfelt Moments Program, a transformative family-bonding initiative that allows residents of His Majesty’s Prison, St. Kitts and Nevis to share quality time with their children in a safe and supportive environment. The program was officially launched on December 17, 2024. The Deputy Prime Minister engaging directly with participants. In his address, he pledged further support from his Ministry and reminded families that “it is not where you start, but how you change the way forward that truly matters. With positive support, transformation is…

Second Day Care in Constituency #4 to Receive Relief After Years Without Proper Cooling Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 22nd , 2025— The Old Road Day Care Centre has received a timely upgrade to its learning environment, thanks to a personal donation of brand-new air conditioning units from Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources; Sports; Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives, and the Creative Economy. The donation comes just weeks after Minister Duggins personally supplied 10 new air conditioning units to the Challengers Day Care Centre, which had gone more than eight years without functioning units. Now, the Old Road…

Tokyo, (21st August 2025) – Today, as part of the Official Visit to World EXPO 2025 – Osaka, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs et al paid a courtesy call on His Excellency MIYAJI Takuma, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. Based on the rule of law, democracy, development, mutual interests, capacity building and disaster preparedness, the diplomatic relationship has grown in leaps and bounds since its establishment in 1985. Saint Kitts and Nevis has benefitted from support for the Fisheries Sector, Human Resource Capacity Building and the National Emergency Management Agency.…