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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…

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,…