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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 24, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has officially commissioned the new two-million-gallon-per-day Basseterre Desalination Plant, marking a transformative milestone in the Federation’s efforts to strengthen national water security and advance climate resilience. Designed to provide a reliable and sustainable potable water supply to Basseterre and surrounding communities, the state-of-the-art facility utilises advanced reverse osmosis technology to convert seawater into high-quality drinking water. Fully integrated into the national system, the plant will help provide potable water access to nearly 70 percent of the population — addressing a long-standing national challenge and significantly expanding…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 24, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will co-chair a high-level meeting with United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, during the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. The engagement, scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, will bring together CARICOM Heads of Government and senior officials for strategic discussions with the United States on matters of shared priority. The meeting underscores the deep and longstanding partnership between CARICOM and the United States, and reflects…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 23, 2026— The United States (US) Secretary of State, His Excellency Marco Rubio, will join a distinguished roster of global leaders and heads of international organisations as a specially invited guest at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Secretary Rubio is scheduled to address the Opening Plenary Session on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This milestone gathering, taking place in Basseterre from February 24-27 under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM,” marks a pivotal moment for regional integration and global partnership. With over 200 delegates expected, including…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 20, 2026 (SKNIS): The SKN Smart Shopper App is now available for download for all devices as the Department of Consumer Affairs in St. Kitts places the right to choose and the right to information directly in the hands of consumers.The new mobile app, as well as a new website, www.consumeraffairs.gov.kn, were launched on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at a ceremony at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre. The platforms represent a significant shift in how consumer protection is delivered, moving from traditional, manual processes to a user-friendly and simple to understand technology-driven, transparent, consumer-centred system.A key feature of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 23, 2026 — The stage is set for one of the most significant gatherings in Caribbean history as the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officially commences with a grand Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Marriott Dome, Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts. The ceremony will bring together the region’s most distinguished leaders, marking the formal start of three days of high-level deliberations under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.” This golden jubilee meeting represents over five decades of regional integration and collective progress, with Saint…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 23, 2026—The Ministry of Sustainable Development categorically rejects and refutes the malicious and misleading statements presently being circulated by Mr. Regiwell “Reggie” Francis, Managing Director of St. Kitts Marine Works Ltd, regarding the company’s use of Crown lands at the New Guinea Industrial & Commercial Development. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, senior officials of the Government met with Mr. Francis in a cordial engagement aimed at resolving longstanding issues concerning the regularization of lands occupied by his company at the New Guinea Industrial & Commercial Development. Despite the respectful tone of that meeting, the Ministry has…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 19, 2026 — Further to the press release issued on June 5, 2025, titled “ECCO Loses Application to the High Court for Interim Injunction,” judgment was delivered in the High Court today in the matter brought by the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. In its judgment, the High Court dismissed ECCO’s claim in its entirety and ordered ECCO to pay the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis EC$10,000.00 in costs. ECCO had sought to challenge the regulatory framework enacted under the Copyright Act No. 14 of 2024 and the Copyright (Collective Management…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Wednesday, February 18, 2026: Fourteen course participants in St. Kitts and Nevis gathered for a special certificate ceremony chaired by H.E Nerys Dockery, Secretary General of the St. Kitts Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, marking the successful completion of the A1 Twi Language Course offered by the Twi Learning Center in Accra, Ghana, on Wednesday, February 18. The course, which began in 2025 and was designed for beginners, provided participants with a strong foundation in Twi, equipping them with essential communication skills. Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Education, encouraged the participants to apply their newly acquired…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 19, 2026 — The Federal Government of Saint Christopher and Nevis has initiated an Independent Oversight Body (IOB) pursuant to Section 9 of the Special Sustainability Zones Authorisation Act, 2025, to receive and review the application by the developers of the proposed Destiny Special Sustainability Zone in Nevis. The application, with supporting documents, was formally submitted by the Nevis Island Administration Cabinet to the Federal Cabinet on January 29, 2026. The statutory IOB is distinct from, and operates independently of, the Prime Minister’s Ad Hoc Advisory Committee currently reviewing the legislative framework of the Act. While the Ad Hoc Committee is…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 18, 2026 (PMO): Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced plans to launch a new comprehensive youth-focused strategy aimed at strengthening employment opportunities and aligning young people more directly with the evolving national economy. The Prime Minister made the disclosure during his February 17 Round Table engagement, noting that the initiative will consolidate existing youth programs under a unified national framework. “We are going to chart a new strategy, which I will announce in about six weeks, that will deal specifically with the youth. We are going to bring all of the programs geared towards…