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The senior leadership of the Regional Security System (RSS) recently paid a visit to theRSS’ Training Institute’s Command and Staff Course (CVQ Level 4), currently underwayat St. George’s University (SGU) in Grenada. Deputy Executive Director of the RSS, Mr.Atlee Rodney, and Director of Training, Lt. Cdr. (Ret’d) Brian Roberts, spent two daysengaging with participants and faculty of the programme. The Command and Staff Course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge,skills, and competencies required for appointment as Staff Officers at joint orjoint/combined headquarters at the operational level. During the visit, Mr. Rodneydelivered a presentation on Community and Media Engagements…

Thursday, June 12, 2025 It gives me tremendous pride and heartfelt joy to announce that construction has officially commenced on the new Basseterre High School — a transformational step forward in the education landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis. This moment marks the fulfillment of a promise — not just to a school community, but to an entire nation. The new Basseterre High School represents far more than concrete and steel; it symbolizes resilience, hope, and our unwavering belief in the power of education to shape lives, build communities, and drive national development. As Minister of Education, and more importantly…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, June 12, 2025: The Ministry of Education is celebrating a major educational milestone as the University of the West Indies (UWI) officially extends its Five Islands Campus to the twin-island Federation. In a symbolic ceremony held at the Office of the Minister of Education, officials from the UWI Five Islands Campus in Antigua joined Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley to mark the beginning of a new chapter in tertiary education for the Federation. Professor Justin Robinson, Principal, University of the West Indies Five Island Campus, shared “The Five Islands Campus has the potential to…

Charlestown, Nevis – The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention Secretariat proudly announces the successful completion of the Stages of Change Substance Use Program at the Nevis Prison Farm. Ten inmates received certificates of completion during a special ceremony held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, marking a significant step in their personal development and rehabilitation journey. The program, which ran from March 18 to June 11, 2025, is part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to addressing substance misuse and abuse through targeted education, rehabilitation, and personal empowerment initiatives. The sessions were facilitated by Ms. Ishelle Huggins, Drug Prevention Officer, and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 12, 2025 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis issued an urgent advisory on Thursday, June 12, 2025, cautioning all traveller’s against unauthorised third-party websites and mobile applications falsely advertising Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs) or e-Visas for entry into the Federation. These unofficial platforms pose significant risks to personal security and travel validity. Travellers seeking authorisation to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis must exclusively use two government-operated channels: the official portal at www.knatravelform.kn, which remains the sole source for Immigration/Customs ED Forms and eTAs; and the official mobile application “e-Border – St. Kitts & Nevis”, available for free…

The Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology and Posts wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Security Engineer within the Department of Technology. Description of Post: The Security Engineer is a critical post that needs to effectively design, implement and maintain robust network security solutions for the government digital services network, inclusive of the hybrid model of on-premise ICT infrastructure, data centers and hybrid cloud hosting services. It recognizes the integration of on-premises ICT Infrastructure with virtual server environment for the delivery of digital services. Click link below to learn more:

Nice, France, June 11, 2025 (PMO) — Minister of Environment and Climate Action, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, delivered the opening remarks at a high-level side event during the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC25) in Nice, France. The event, titled “Actioning Blue: Unlocking Sustainable Ocean Financing and Enhanced Ocean Coordination for Caribbean SIDS,” centered on the launch of two landmark regional initiatives: the Ocean Coordination Mechanism and the Actioning Blue: 30×30 Vision. In her address, Minister Clarke emphasized the power of intentional collaboration and multilateralism in confronting the existential ocean and climate crises facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Minister Clarke…

(Washington D.C. June 10, 2025) – The Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Organization of American States, represented by Counsellor and Alternative Representative Shanelle Simmonds, participated in the official signing ceremony of a Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and three Caribbean nations, marking the launch of the Eco Youth Ventures project. This regional initiative aims to promote sustainable tourism and empower young people through education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Delivering remarks on behalf of Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, Counsellor Simmonds addressed the theme “Perspectives on STEM Education for Sustainability in the Caribbean.” She…

Nice, France, June 11, 2025 (PMO)— The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, represented by Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, delivered a compelling national statement today at the 5th Plenary Meeting of the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), held in Nice, France. In a powerful address on behalf of the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Minister Clarke urged the global community to act with resolve and urgency on three critical priorities: ocean finance, ocean science, and global ocean governance. “For Small Island Developing States like Saint Kitts and…

The Regional Security System Training Institute (RSS TI) has set out an ambitioustraining schedule for 2025, offering 42 specialised courses aimed at strengtheningsecurity across its Member States. The carefully curated courses will focus on enhancing human capacity and operationalreadiness to respond to both current and emerging threats within the region. High-priority areas such as Cybercrime Investigation; Leadership and Management; CrimeScene Management; Maritime Operations; Criminal Investigations; Financial Crime andAsset Recovery; Prosecution, and Instructor Development are some of the topics offocus. Assistant Staff Officer with the RSS TI, Dr. Raffie Browne, stated that each course wastailored to develop the skills, knowledge, and…