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BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful statement in the National Assembly today, July 24, 2025, as lawmakers debated and passed the Gang (Prohibition and Prevention) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to further tackle the threat of gang violence in Saint Kitts and Nevis. “For far too long, gangs have inflicted pain on our communities, stolen the futures of our youth, and shaken the sense of safety that every citizen deserves,” Prime Minister Drew stated, referencing findings from the USAID Criminal Dynamics Study which reveal that…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS): The National Assembly in Saint Kitts and Nevis, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, successfully passed the Judge Alone Trials (Amendment) Bill, 2025, further reinforcing the government’s commitment to modernising and strengthening the justice system in the Federation. Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, who led the debate on the Bill, described the amendments as a critical evolution of the Judge Alone Trials Act, No. 20 of 2024. “This Amendment, Madame Speaker, is the precise and purposeful refinement and evolution of the Judge Alone Trials Act,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis is among several Caribbean nations looking to expand trade ties with its Caribbean Community (CARICOM) neighbour, Guyana, as part of efforts to reduce exposure to high tariffs and potential disruptions in global trade. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, said that the need for member states to produce more goods was discussed at the recently held 49th Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Jamaica, earlier this month. As member states work to build on the momentum to cut food import bills by 25 percent, there is growing interest in sourcing regional alternatives for products that have traditionally been imported…

Basseterre, St. Kitts- Tuesday, 22nd July 2025 -The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment invites community groups to take the lead in building resilience against climate change by applying for funding under the newly launched Communities Climate Adaptation Facility (C-CAF). C-CAF, a global initiative of the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM), is being introduced in Saint Kitts and Nevis for the first time. It offers funding of up to USD $100,000 to support community-led, locally driven projects that boost resilience, improve livelihoods, and safeguard ecosystems from climate change. The facility is designed to make funding more accessible…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – During the July 24, 2025, Sitting of the National Assembly, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, Member of Parliament for St. Christopher Two, voiced strong support for the Larceny (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to modernise and strengthen the sentencing structure for robbery-related offences in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Bill, which revises Section 31 of the Larceny Act, introduces a tiered sentencing framework for robbery offences based on the level of violence, threat, and use of weapons. In her contribution to the debate, Minister Henderson, drawing on her experience as a former defense…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, led by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today (July 24, 2025), debated and passed the Larceny (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly, marking a critical step aimed at closing sentencing loopholes and reinforcing the nation’s commitment to public safety. In leading the debate, Prime Minister Drew highlighted the contradiction in the current legal framework that the amendment seeks to correct. Under the previous legislation, possession of an unlicensed automatic firearm carried a potential sentence of up to…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 23, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Agriculture, under the leadership of the Honourable Samal Duggins, is celebrating a historic transformation in the sector, marked by the most ambitious agricultural initiative since the era of sugar production. Over the past year, Saint Kitts has witnessed the launch and rapid expansion of a national planting programme that has redefined the island’s farming landscape. With more than 60,000 banana and plantain trees and 150,000 pineapple plants already in the ground, the scale of the programme reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to food security and sustainability. In a further…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 23, 2025 (PMO) — Minister of Public Infrastructure Hon. Konris Maynard has announced that the Basseterre desalination plant is now approximately 90% complete, signaling the nearing end of a transformative project aimed at securing water resilience for thousands of residents. “We’re probably closer to about 90% by now. We are moving very, very well,” Minister Maynard stated during the July 22 Prime Minister’s Cabinet Wide press conference. The plant is designed to produce 2 million gallons of clean water per day, which will benefit residents in Basseterre, Frigate Bay, St. Peter’s, and surrounding areas. Minister Maynard praised…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 23, 2025 (PMO) — In a clear statement during the July 22 Cabinet Wide Press Conference, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew confirmed that there has been no increase in customs charges or new taxes imposed by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. “There has been no increase with respect to the rates of customs charges. So whatever the rate is, that is the rate that should be paid,” Dr. Drew said in response to media questions regarding customs fees and concerns raised by the public. The Prime Minister explained that while some individuals may feel…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 23, 2025 (PMO) — The 2025 Saint Kitts Music Festival recorded one of its most successful years to date, attracting over 37,000 patrons over its three-night run, according to preliminary figures revealed by Minister of Tourism Hon. Marsha Henderson. In her report to the media during the July 22 Prime Minister’s Cabinet Wide press conference, Minister Henderson shared, “On the Thursday night, we had about 11,000 patrons. On the Friday night, we had close to 16,000 patrons. And on the Saturday night, we had just under 10,000 patrons.” This year’s numbers reflect a 76% increase in attendance…