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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 12th, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew today, February 12th, announced that skilled inmates from His Majesty’s Prison will lead major renovation and refurbishment works at the Cardin Home as part of a government initiative to improve facilities for the Federation’s most vulnerable citizens. The Cardin Home, which has not undergone significant refurbishment in many years, is slated for substantial upgrades during the 2026 fiscal year. Speaking during his opening statements in the National Assembly, the Prime Minister confirmed that the project will be undertaken in partnership with Ross University and other stakeholders.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 12, 2026 (SKNIS): Consumers in Saint Kitts and Nevis will be further empowered when shopping for essential goods through the use of the new SKN Smart Shopper App and accompanying website that will be launched on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Director Paul Queeley and Communication Officer, Tricia Delaney of the Department of Consumer Affairs (CAD), as well as Programme Manager, Christopher Herbert of the Digital Transformation Unit, appeared on this week’s edition of InFocus to build public awareness about the new digital tools to enhance consumer rights and protection. A price tracking feature allows consumers to monitor the cost of…

GOVERNMENT OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT VACANCY: Comptroller of Inland Revenue Ministry: Ministry of FinanceDepartment: Inland Revenue DepartmentReports to: Financial Secretary ROLE OVERVIEW The Government of Saint Christopher and Nevis invites applications for the position of Comptroller of Inland Revenue. The Comptroller is the statutory head and chief executive of the Inland Revenue Department, responsible for the administration, enforcement, modernization, and strategic leadership of all domestic tax laws and revenue statutes. The role combines statutory authority, executive leadership, and policy stewardship, ensuring that the tax system operates fairly, efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with national fiscal and…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the National Audit Office wishes to invite suitably qualified people to fill the position of Director of Audit. JOB SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF AUDIT DEPARTMENT: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE LOCATION: GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTERS JOB SUMMARY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES/SKILLS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES APPLICATION PROCESS Applications must be accompanied by: and should be addressed to: Human Resource Management Department Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Government Headquarters Church Street Basseterre St. Kitts The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 25th February, 2026.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 12th, 2026 (PMO) – The National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, February 12th, paused in solemn reflection as Members observed a minute of silence in honour of the fallen heroes of the 1935 Buckley’s Uprising, reaffirming the nation’s enduring commitment to remembering the sacrifices that shaped its social and political progress. During his opening remarks, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew reflected on the historical significance of the uprising and the lives lost in the struggle for fairness, dignity, and improved working conditions. “The events at Buckley’s Estate were not isolated unrest,” the Prime…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 12, 2026 (SKNIS): During the Sitting of the National Assembly held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, several important financial statements and management accounts were formally laid in the Honourable House, underscoring the government’s continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound financial governance. With leave of the House, the Honourable Member for St. Christopher Eight (8), Dr. Terrance Drew, laid the Financial Services Regulatory Commission, St. Christopher Branch Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, expressed in Eastern Caribbean Dollars. The tabling of these statements provides Members of Parliament and the public with insight into…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 12th, 2026 (PMO) – The Prime Minister’s Office has committed to donating $15,000 to each breast cancer organization operating within the Federation, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew announced today, February 12th, in the National Assembly. “Through the Prime Minister’s Gala, our government has committed to donate $15,000 to each breast cancer organization in the Federation. The Gala is not just for socializing, it is about raising money for people to help people,” Dr. Drew stated. The funds will assist with mammograms, chemotherapy, radiation, and support services for women battling breast cancer. The Prime Minister further announced that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 12th, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew revealed today, February 12th, that Saint Kitts and Nevis has recorded zero maternal deaths so far in 2026, a milestone he described as one of the clearest indicators of a strong and responsive healthcare system. “What does that mean?” the Prime Minister asked during his address, adding that, “Not one pregnant woman who carried life within her has died.” Dr. Drew, who also holds responsibility for Ministry of Health, noted that maternal mortality is globally regarded as a key measure of the strength of a…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 12, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has successfully concluded a landmark agreement securing full State ownership of major lands and assets in the Frigate Bay area, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew announced during the first Sitting of Parliament for 2026, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The agreement, finalised following extensive negotiations, transfers to the State full ownership of the lands on which the Frigate Bay Golf Course is constructed, full ownership of all shares in Frigate Bay Golf Limited, and an additional 77.23 acres of prime land…

Roseau, Dominica, February 11, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, continued his high-level consultations with regional leaders today, February 11th, with a productive meeting in the Commonwealth of Dominica with Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit. The engagement forms part of Prime Minister Drew’s ongoing diplomatic outreach ahead of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which will be hosted in St. Kitts and Nevis from February 24th – 27th. In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Skerrit warmly welcomed Prime…