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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 22, 2026 (SKNIS): Support for society’s most vulnerable is expected to improve in 2027, as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to expand opportunities to ensure that no one is left behind. Financial Secretary, Carlton Pogson, said that the Ministry of Finance has pushed forward an increase in the budget envelope of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing, Disabilities for the 2027 fiscal year. His comments came at the National Budget Forum 2027, held on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. The forum allowed stakeholders from all walks of life…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 22, 2026 (SKNIS): Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing mental health needs across Saint Kitts and Nevis, highlighting ongoing efforts to expand professional counselling, strengthen school-based support and improve access to specialised services. Speaking during the question-and-answer session at the Budget 2027 National Forum on October 20, Acting Prime Minister Dr. Hanley emphasised that mental health remains a priority, with attention being given to ensuring that individuals, children and families can access the support they need. He pointed to the continued work of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 21, 2026 (SKNIS): Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has called for greater accountability, disciplined public spending and improved service delivery as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis prepares the 2027 National Budget. Delivering the keynote address at the Budget 2027 National Forum on October 20, Dr. Hanley acknowledged the progress made over the past four years, while emphasising that continued attention must be given to families requiring support, services needing improvement and projects requiring more effective implementation. “People are entitled to expect results,” Dr. Hanley said. “They are entitled to ask when…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 21, 2026 (SKNIS): Ensuring that young people are equipped to seize emerging employment opportunities is central to building a stronger future for Saint Kitts and Nevis, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has emphasised. Addressing the Budget 2027 National Forum at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on October 20, Dr. Hanley called for closer alignment between education, technical training and the changing needs of the economy, highlighting the importance of preparing the next generation for meaningful participation in the workforce. He identified construction, renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture, tourism and digital…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 21, 2026 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ inaugural Household and Non-Governmental Organisation Retail Bond has been fully subscribed at EC$10 million, following strong demand from investors in the Federation and across the Eastern Caribbean. Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Carlton Pogson, announced the successful subscription during the 2027 National Budget Forum on Tuesday, October 20, noting that demand for the investment instrument significantly exceeded the Government’s original EC$5 million offering. “We started out at five million. That was fully subscribed within two weeks,” Mr. Pogson told participants at…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 21, 2026 (PMO): Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has affirmed that government must respond to public scrutiny with evidence, openness and a clear account of its work, describing the examination of government’s decisions as an essential part of democratic life. Delivering the keynote address at the Budget 2027 National Forum on October 20, Dr. Hanley said accountability must remain central as the Government prepares its next budget and advances its national development programme. “As we look towards 2027, public discussion will naturally become more searching. Our record will be examined. Our decisions will be questioned.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 21, 2026 (SKNIS): Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has emphasised the need to build a more resilient and diversified economy, highlighting strategic investment in water security, renewable energy, agriculture and local enterprise as essential to the Federation’s long-term development. Delivering the keynote address at the Budget 2027 National Forum, on October 20, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Acting Prime Minister Dr. Hanley noted that global economic uncertainty, rising import costs and changing weather patterns reinforce the importance of strengthening the country’s capacity to withstand external shocks. The latest projections anticipate economic growth…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 20, 2026 (SKNIS): Three outstanding nationals have been recognised for their significant contributions to national development, the financial sector, and the maritime industry, during an Investiture Ceremony held on October 20, 2026, at Government House. Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis, presented the recipients with their medals in recognition of their distinguished service and commitment to the Federation. John Emile Ferdinand, KC, was appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). Jonathan Winston Bass was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 20, 2026 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. One Bill is slated to receive its second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Attorney General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Garth Wilkin, will move the second reading of the…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 19, 2026 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sustainable Development, in partnership with the St. Kitts and Nevis Institute of Architects (SKNIA), has commenced a series of national public consultations aimed at advancing the establishment of the Architects Registration Board (ARB), following the passage of amended legislation in 2025. The first consultation, held recently at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC), brought together architects, draftsmen, developers, and other key stakeholders to discuss the proposed registration framework and help determine the most effective pathway towards professional registration and regulation within the Federation. It provided an important platform for open…