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New York, USA, September 25, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, in his capacity as CARICOM’s Lead Head for Human Resource Development, Health and HIV/AIDS, delivered a powerful statement on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the United Nations Headquarters today, September 25, during the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. Addressing world leaders, Prime Minister Drew underscored that for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent not just a health challenge, but an existential threat. He stressed that despite regional progress in tackling NCDs and advancing mental health,…

FEDERATION OF ST. CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS GOVERNMENT NOTICE TREASURY BILLS By Authority of the Treasury Bills Act, Cap 21.18 1. All  Treasury  Bill  Investors  are  hereby advised of  the  next  issue  of  the  Government of St. Christopher and Nevis Treasury Bills. 2. Please be advised that Existing investors may re-tender for the following securities: All of the above Treasury Bills will be payable at par on the applicable maturity dates. 3. Letters of Allotment will be mailed to existing investors no later than Wednesday 17th October 2025 and Wednesday 29th October 2025 respectively. 4. Kindly note that changes to existing investments…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 24 September 2025): As the Federation prepares to host the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA2025), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Honourable Samal Duggins, has emphasized that the event provides a transformative platform for St. Kitts and Nevis to be positioned as the Caribbean’s Agricultural Hub. In a statement issued via his official social media platform, Minister Duggins underscored the importance of this historic occasion for the nation, “We’re just days away from welcoming the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA2025) right here in Sugar City, St. Kitts—September 29th to October 3rd at the…

New York, USA, September 24, 2025 (PMO)—Although fully engaged in a packed schedule of diplomatic meetings and climate negotiations during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, made time to deliver virtual opening remarks to the attendees of the 18th Annual OECS Credit Union Summit, currently underway in St. Kitts. Delivering his message under the summit’s theme, “One Vision, One Future: OECS Credit Unions Growing Together,” Prime Minister Drew applauded the credit union movement for its continued commitment to people-centered financial empowerment. He…

New York, USA, September 24, 2025 (PMO)– Mrs. Diani Prince Drew, spouse of the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, joined First Ladies and Gentlemen from across the world at a historic Joint High-Level Event held at the United Nations Headquarters, today, September 24th, to mark the UN’s 80th anniversary. The event, co-hosted by the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen Global Platform (SFLG), the Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN), and the Alliance of Spouses of Heads of State and Representatives of Latin America (ALMA), and facilitated by the Global First Ladies Alliance (GFLA), focused on the theme…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), (September 23, 2025)— Students from Saint Kitts and Nevis showcased talent and culture at Independence 42 celebrations, followed by an event that saw many Taiwanese friends join in on the festivities. The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted its first-ever Independence Patriotic Programme to commemorate the 42nd Anniversary of the Independence of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis on Friday, September 19, 2025. The programme showcased the rich cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis through performances by nationals, many of whom are students. The performances included…

New York, USA, September 24, 2025 (PMO)- Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, issued a powerful call for justice and coordinated global action during a High-Level Breakfast of Climate Mobility Champions, hosted by the Global Centre for Climate Mobility on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. Co-chairing the event alongside fellow leaders from Tuvalu, São Tomé and Príncipe, Palau, and Australia, Prime Minister Drew underscored the moral urgency of addressing climate-induced displacement, not as a future possibility, but as a daily reality for small island developing states (SIDS). He pointed to…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 22 September 2025): The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources wishes to advise the general public and all stakeholders that, due to exceptional public demand, the registration deadline for the 30th Agriculture Open Day and Marine Expo has been extended to Friday, 26th September 2025. The Ministry has carefully considered the exceptional level of interest received from individuals and businesses eager to participate in this milestone event. While all open spaces have already been sold out, limited accommodations are being made available for 10×10 and 20×20 tent spaces. This adjustment is intended to ensure that…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, September 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Christopher and Nevis will hold a State Funeral to honour the life and legacy of former Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence, GCMG, OBE, CSM, JP, an event befitting a man who shaped the nation’s destiny both in and out of office. A State Funeral, as outlined in official protocol, is a formal and public event arranged and funded by the government to honour and commemorate a Head of State or Head of Government. It involves prescribed military honours and follows specific ceremonial traditions. This solemn occasion…

New York, USA, September 23, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, today, September 23, engaged in a significant bilateral meeting with Her Excellency Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The discussions centered on forging stronger partnerships between St. Kitts and Nevis and the OIF, with Prime Minister Drew reaffirming the Federation’s keen interest in becoming a member of the global Francophonie community. He noted that St. Kitts and Nevis’ rich francophone history, as the first French…