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Antigua and Barbuda, June 27, 2025 — The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kittsand Nevis, Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, voiced strong support for the ResolutionAddressing the Critical Mental Health Crisis in the Americas during the 55th RegularSession of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) held inAntigua and Barbuda from June 25 to 27, 2025. Minister Douglas emphasized that mental health is a fundamental human right and acrucial determinant of sustainable development across the region.In line with the Resolution, he underscored the necessity for sustained politicalcommitment, regional solidarity, and collective action to confront the escalating…

Antigua and Barbuda, (June 27, 2025) — The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, met withthe Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Honourable Marko Đurić, on the sidelines of the 55th Regular Session of the General Assembly of theOrganization of American States, held in Antigua and Barbuda from June 25 to 27. During their discussions, Minister Đurić expressed satisfaction with the recent visit to Serbia by the President of the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lanaein Blanchet, highlighting the productive and substantive engagements…

United Nations, NY, June 27, 2025 – On June 26, 2025, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams appeared before the United Nations Security Council to deliver an urgent call for global action on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The request was to address the issue Children and Armed Conflict. The statement delivered by Ambassador Williams was an appeal to immediately seek and implement effective strategies to end and prevent grave violations against children internationally, regionally, and most importantly in the Republic of Haiti. Representing CARICOM, Ambassador Williams commended the Cooperative Republic…

United Nations, New York, (June 25, 2025) – Saint Kitts and Nevis participated in, and advocated for the right to self-determination on behalf of the British Virgin Islands at the recently concluded Special Committee on Decolonization Session held at the United Nations from June 9 to June 20, 2025. The federation was represented by H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams and Special Committee on Decolonization Expert Mrs. Lecia Phipps. During the session, Saint Kitts and Nevis made interventions on several key agenda issues including: · The Question of the British Virgin Islands: Saint Kitts and Nevis reaffirmed its solidarity with the people…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Attorney General’s Office and Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs hosted a 3-day Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) training programme for justice-sector professionals during the week of June 24, 2025. The training was delivered with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Multi-Country Office. The workshop forms part of Government efforts to embed a results-based culture across the justice system and strengthen institutional performance. Held under the theme “Strengthening Accountability and Performance in Justice Sector Delivery,” the training brought together magistrates, crown counsels and registrars to enhance capacity…

United Nations, NY, June 27, 2025 – On June 26, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams delivered a commemorative address on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) before the United Nations General Assembly. In the address, Ambassador Williams said, “For the peoples of CARICOM, the UN charter is both a foundational text and a living covenant. We honour the legacy of the signing of the charter as the choice of unity over division and principle over power. The principle enshrined in Article 2-paragraph 1 of the…

Antigua and Barbuda, June 25, 2025 – The Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, delivered a compelling intervention today during the Dialogue of Representatives of Civil Society Organizations and Other Social Actors, held as part of the 55th Regular Session of the OAS General Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda. This dialogue stands as a cornerstone of the OAS’s work to promote inclusive governance, democratic participation, and respect for human rights, key pillars of the Organization’s mission across the hemisphere. It provides a unique platform for Member States and civil society actors to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – June 25, 2025 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce a temporary tax relief measure on school supplies, effective from July 1 to September 30, 2025. During this three-month period, essential educational items will be exempt from Import Duty, Value Added Tax (VAT) and Customs Service Charge (CSC), providing significant savings for families preparing for the new academic year. Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting families and investing in education, stating: “Education is the foundation of our nation’s future and we recognize the financial…

Chair, Secretary General, Dignitaries, Excellencies, Colleagues, and Observers, I greetyou with all protocols observed: Saint Kitts and Nevis has long demonstrated a significant commitment to protecting therights of our citizens and residents. This was further demonstrated when, on May 28 ofthis year, we deposited at the Organization of American States, two instruments ofaccession to major Inter-American human rights conventions: the Inter-AmericanConvention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Persons withDisabilities and the Inter-American Convention on Protecting the Human Rights of OlderPersons. As a result, Saint Kitts and Nevis became the 20th country to join the former, which isthe first…

Abuja, Nigeria, June 25, 2025 (PMO)—In a landmark announcement during his keynote address at the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, Nigeria, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, revealed that the twin-island Federation will proudly host the 2026 edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). This announcement positions St. Kitts and Nevis at the centre of a historic and growing movement to deepen institutional and commercial ties between Africa and the Caribbean. The ACTIF series, launched by Afreximbank in 2022, has rapidly become a premier platform…