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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has dismissed claims of increased per diem allowances for government ministers as “misinformation” and “political mischief,” confirming in Parliament today, July 31, that per diem rates remain unchanged since 2008. Speaking during the National Assembly’s morning session, Prime Minister Drew stated unequivocally, “The per diem that I get is the same per diem that has been in place since 2008. It has not even been adjusted for inflation and increasing cost.” Dr. Drew was responding to false narratives suggesting that the government had implemented increases to per…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced a significant drop in the number of in-hospital deaths across the Federation, describing it as tangible evidence that the government’s investments in health infrastructure and emergency care are saving lives. Delivering a statement this morning, July 31, during a sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Drew reported that in-hospital deaths during the second quarter of 2025 had fallen to 104, down from 125 in the same period of 2024 and 132 in 2023. This 21-person reduction represents an approximate 20% decrease over two years.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 31, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, officially welcomed His Excellency Edward Tao, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Saint Kitts and Nevis, during a diplomatic courtesy meeting today, July 31st. Prime Minister Drew used the opportunity to express his confidence in the Ambassador’s ability to continue the strong diplomatic work of his predecessor, H.E. Michael Lin, and reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to deepening the longstanding relationship with the Republic of China (Taiwan), which this year marks…

St. George’s, Grenada, July 29, 2025 (SKNIS): Tangible success stories of African-Caribbean cooperation were highlighted by Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during his address at ACTIF2025, on July 29, spotlighting how the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has led the charge in transforming vision into action. Recounting a series of historic exchanges that began with a summit in Basseterre, Dr. Drew shared how a partnership with Aquarian Consult in Nigeria led to reciprocal visits between Africa and the Caribbean, including a cultural delegation to Saint Kitts and Nevis featuring athletes, artists, and business leaders. The result?…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today confirms that the Travel Per Diem Policy for Government Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and other public officers remains unchanged since its establishment in 2008 (Ministry of Finance Circular No. 09/2008). This clarification addresses persistent false claims circulating in the public domain. The 2008 policy continues to govern all official travel expenditures: The policy further stipulates reduced rates for travel exceeding 14 days and prohibits per diems for fully sponsored trips. The Government notes with concern repeated allegations—including the categorically false claim that ministers receive US$1,000 daily—which misrepresent public expenditure. Such…

St. George’s, Grenada, July 29, 2025 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered an impactful address on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the fourth Africa Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025), calling on leaders and citizens alike to reimagine the Atlantic not as a divide, but as a bridge of opportunity. Prime Minister Drew emphasised the importance of strengthening ties between Africa and the Caribbean to achieve shared progress and prosperity. “It is indeed an honour for me to have the opportunity to address this remarkable gathering at the fourth Africa Caribbean Trade…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 30, 2025 (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 Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Three Bills will receive their first reading, while another three are slated for second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek…

Job Title: DirectorWork Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial SiteDivision/Department: Department of TechnologyReports to: Permanent Secretary [✓] Full-time [ ] Part-timeDuties and Responsibilities   1. To be responsible for the daily operations of the Department, including the management of staff and the monitoring of all programs and projects.2. To develop and advise on the development of programs and projects in line with the Ministry’s wider strategic objectives and to be responsible for the overall monitoring and evaluation of the Department’s various programs, policies and projects.3. To propose and assist in the development of policies in line with the Ministry’s wider…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – As part of its broader commitment to modernising the administration of justice, the Attorney General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice andLegal Affairs, in partnership with the CARICOM Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), hosted a two-day training workshop on July 24–25, 2025, aimed at integrating international human rights standards into both prosecutorial and civil advisory practice. The workshop, titled “International Standards and Best Practices on Human Rights in the Administration of Justice”, convened at the request of Attorney General, Mr.Garth Wilkin is part of a wider strategy to strengthen…

United Nations, New York (28 July 2025) – Leveraging the opportunity provided by the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent the Hon. Dr Joyelle Clarke, Minister for Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate and Constituency Empowerment met with H.E Sima Sami Bahous, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women. According to her biography, “before her appointment as Executive Director, she served as the Permanent Representative of Jordan to the United Nations in New York and held several significant roles within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…