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United Nations, New York (14 November 2025) – Demonstrating the nation’s commitment to the arts, culture and creative economy, and in furtherance of its multilateral obligations, Saint Kitts and Nevis recently acceded to the Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations (1961). The Rome Convention, established on October 26, 1961, was adopted to address the need for legal protection for performers, record producers, and broadcasters who contribute significantly to the creative and economic aspects of literary and artistic works. This protection helps safeguard the substantial investments performers, producers and broadcasters make in creating, curating,…

Tainan, Taiwan, November 14th, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew witnessed and participated in the signing of a historic Sister City Agreement between Basseterre and Tainan City, marking the second such partnership formalized between the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis and a major Taiwanese city in two days. The ceremony, held in Tainan, further strengthens the longstanding relationship between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China (Taiwan), expanding avenues for cultural exchange, educational collaboration, community development, and shared innovation. Prime Minister Drew described the agreement as another meaningful step in a friendship that has “stood…

Washington, D.C., November 13, 2025 – The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis was the site of a richly informative forum on ‘Evolving Diplomacy in the Digital Age’, the coordination of which was spearheaded by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines working in collaboration with the Federal Mission. This robust engagement between the technical experts and affiliates of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), diplomats and representatives of international organizations and civil society was held under the theme “Evolving Diplomacy in the Digital Age.” The event took place on November 12,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 14, 2025 (SKNIS) — Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to regional solidarity and disaster cooperation by deploying skilled technical personnel and pledging financial support to assist Jamaica in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Melissa. Earlier this week, Saint Kitts and Nevis dispatched a team of seven highly trained electricity technicians to join ongoing restoration efforts in Jamaica. The team comprises four specialists from the St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. (SKELEC) and three from the Nevis Electricity Company Ltd. (NEVLEC). Their deployment forms part of a coordinated regional response facilitated by the Caribbean…

Taipei, Taiwan, November 14th, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew today, November 14th, held a productive and forward-looking meeting with President H.E. Dr. Lai Ching-te of the Republic of China (Taiwan), reaffirming the more than four decades of friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The engagement formed part of Prime Minister Drew’s official visit to Taiwan, where both leaders delivered remarks and then proceeded into a private discussion focused on strengthening existing partnerships and expanding new areas of collaboration. In their meeting, Prime Minister Drew and President Lai reflected on the historic and unwavering ties between St.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 14, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a Special Sitting of the National Assembly to award the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Special Sitting will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters. The Special Sitting of the National Assembly will be carried live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in Saint Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live via www.zizonline.com and the…

Taipei, Taiwan, November 14th, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew extended heartfelt congratulations to the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) following two major achievements that have once again elevated the Federation’s visibility and diplomatic footprint in Taiwan. Accordingly, following the recently concluded Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) 2025, held from November 7th–10th, the Embassy secured two top awards for its outstanding promotion of the St. Kitts Music Festival and the Nevis Mango Festival, signature cultural events hosted during the summer season. The Embassy received the Best Creativity Award for an eye-catching…

Taipei, Taiwan, November 13, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, today started off a series of high-level engagements in the Republic of China (Taiwan) with an official visit to the Taipei Veterans General Hospital, one of Taiwan’s most advanced medical institutions and a global leader in clinical care, research, and health innovation. As St. Kitts and Nevis moves ahead with its own historic undertaking, the construction of a modern, climate-smart J.N. France General Hospital, Prime Minister Drew, who also serves as Minister of Health, emphasized the importance of learning from global best…

Taipei, Taiwan, November 13th, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, yesterday, November 13, described the newly formalized Sister City Agreement between Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis, and Taipei City, the capital of the Republic of China (Taiwan), as a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between both nations, one that deepens cooperation, strengthens people-to-people exchange, and expands opportunities for future generations. The signing ceremony, held in Taipei, represents a continuation of over four decades of enduring friendship grounded in mutual respect, shared values, and unwavering collaboration. Prime Minister Drew emphasized that this formalization “is…

Taipei, Taiwan, November 13, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, arrived in the Republic of China (Taiwan) on Thursday, November 12, 2025, marking the beginning of an official visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing key areas of national development. Upon arrival at the Taoyuan International Airport, Prime Minister Drew and his delegation were warmly received by Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lin Chia-lung. Almost immediately after disembarking, Prime Minister Drew delivered brief remarks reaffirming the enduring partnership shared between the two nations. “It is a great pleasure to return…