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Second Day Care in Constituency #4 to Receive Relief After Years Without Proper Cooling Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 22nd , 2025— The Old Road Day Care Centre has received a timely upgrade to its learning environment, thanks to a personal donation of brand-new air conditioning units from Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources; Sports; Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives, and the Creative Economy. The donation comes just weeks after Minister Duggins personally supplied 10 new air conditioning units to the Challengers Day Care Centre, which had gone more than eight years without functioning units. Now, the Old Road…

Tokyo, (21st August 2025) – Today, as part of the Official Visit to World EXPO 2025 – Osaka, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs et al paid a courtesy call on His Excellency MIYAJI Takuma, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. Based on the rule of law, democracy, development, mutual interests, capacity building and disaster preparedness, the diplomatic relationship has grown in leaps and bounds since its establishment in 1985. Saint Kitts and Nevis has benefitted from support for the Fisheries Sector, Human Resource Capacity Building and the National Emergency Management Agency.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 21, 2025 (SKNIS): The Federal Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology and Posts in Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly announces that its Permanent Secretary, Cheryleann Pemberton, has been appointed as the Second Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO). The announcement follows the successful staging of the CTO’s 63rd Council Meeting held in July 2025 at the historic Marlborough House in London. This prestigious appointment marks a significant milestone for both the ministry and the broader ICT sector within the Commonwealth. As Second Vice Chair, Mrs. Pemberton will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the CTO, an organisation dedicated to promoting connectivity,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Organising Committee for the 42nd Anniversary of Independence is proud to announce that Ms. Willa Liburd Tavernier, a distinguished attorney-at-law, academic librarian and global advocate for equitable knowledge access, will be the featured speaker for the 27th Prime Minister’s Lecture Series. The lecture will be held on Tuesday September 9th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). This year’s Independence celebrations are being observed under the distinguished theme, “Perpetual Progress—A Sustainable Future in View: Independence 42.” Ms. Liburd Tavernier’s work and journey perfectly embody this theme, demonstrating how a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation…

The Ministry of Education announces that the 2025-2026 school year Back to School OpeningCeremony will be held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, on Monday August 25 at 9:00amAll teachers attending the ceremony are advised of the following transportation arrangementsMorning Departure:

Osaka, Japan, August 20, 2025 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, emphasised the Osaka 2025 Expo as a strategic platform for strengthening international partnerships and attracting sustainable investment for Saint Kitts and Nevis. “What we’re seeing here today is Saint Kitts and Nevis using the invitation provided by Japan to showcase what Saint Kitts and Nevis is all about. What it is that drives the people of our country, what it is that would entice investors to participate in our people and our economic development,” said Dr. Douglas, during a brief interview.…

Osaka, Japan, August 20, 2025 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, officially declared Saint Kitts and Nevis’ National Day at the Osaka Expo 2025 open on August 20, delivering a powerful and inspiring address to mark the occasion. This year’s celebration holds special significance as Saint Kitts and Nevis and Japan commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations. Senior Minister Douglas warmly greeted distinguished guests, citizens, and friends from across the globe, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to showcase the Federation on…

Osaka, Japan, August 20, 2025 (SKNIS): The Saint Kitts and Nevis delegation delivered a vibrant and unforgettable performance at the Osaka 2025 Expo in Japan, celebrating the Federation’s National Day. Patrons from around the world gathered to witness the richness of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ culture, enjoying an electrifying display of music, dance, and rhythm. The showcase featured a wide array of talent from across the Federation, including Anelto Wilkin of Revealers Band, Casim Pemberton of Rucas H.E Empire, Omandey and MJ Byron of The Bank of Nevis EBJ Harmonics, Royd Phipps of Spirit Drums, Chevaun Percival of First Federal…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, August 19, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State, is hosting a two-day Consultative Workshop on the Treaty of San José. The Treaty of San José is an agreement designed to strengthen cooperation in suppressing illicit maritime and air trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances across the Caribbean. It aims to enhance coordination among Caribbean states to detect, intercept, and dismantle illicit trafficking operations—while…

Osaka, Japan, August 19, 2025 (SKNIS):The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis will proudly host its National Day on August 20, at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, with a dynamic celebration of music, dance, and cultural expression. A talented team of Kittitian and Nevisian performers arrived in Osaka on August 16 and 17 to represent the spirit and creativity of the twin-island nation. The showcase promises to bring to life the Federation’s unique rhythms, vibrant traditions, and boundless energy on one of the world’s most prestigious stages. From pulsating drum beats to high-energy dances, audiences at the Japan World Expo will…