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Geneva, Switzerland – Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to human rights and people-centred development during its appearance before the United Nations Human Rights Council under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism. Leading the delegation, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, represented the Federation alongside Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, Ms Azilla Clarke. Attorney General Wilkin said he was proud to defend the country’s record of progress, particularly over the past three years, noting that Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to strengthen its human rights framework…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 21 January 2026 – Government ministries, sector agencies, private-sector stakeholders and technical partners met on Wednesday, January 21 at the MarriottResort (Saba Room) for a one-day workshop to strengthen the Federation’s WasteManagement Strategy and to develop a practical, prioritized Waste Management Action Plan.Held from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, the workshop reviewed an initial draft strategy and producedan implementable action plan focused on increasing resilience and sustainability in the wastesector. The work will support updates to the Tourism Sector Strategy and the integration ofwaste management measures across climate-sensitive economic sectors such as tourism andagriculture. Participants included representatives…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (23 January 2026) – On 23 January 2026, theRight Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, received acourtesy call from Her Excellency Marie-Noëlle Duris, newly appointedAmbassador of the French Republic to Saint Kitts and Nevis, during her firstofficial visit to the Federation. Minister Douglas welcomed Ambassador Duris and acknowledged the longstandingrelations between Saint Kitts and Nevis and France, noting that these ties arestrengthened by historical linkages. The Minister also noted France’s continuedsupport within diplomatic fora, and its significant role in global affairs.In response, Ambassador Duris highlighted the many shared values that underpincooperation…

Basseterre, St. Kitts — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has welcomed growing international recognition of the Federation’s public health-based approach to crime and violence prevention, following recent engagements between the Citizen Security Task Force and officials of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The engagement took place during the Citizen Security Task Force’s first meeting of 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, and formed part of a UNDP mission to the Federation to explore how St. Kitts and Nevis’ prevention-focused model could help inform a wider regional response to crime and violence. Since its establishment in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 23rd 2026 – Chair of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival Committee, Shannon Hawley, has underscored the crucial role of Minister responsible for National Carnival Hon. Samal Duggins in supporting and advancing the national festival. Speaking with KLASSFM radio station in Anguilla, on Tuesday 20th February, Hawley emphasized that the Minister’s vision and active involvement have been instrumental in ensuring the continued growth and prominence of Sugar Mas. “It’s about our passion and our drive, but also about the vision of the Honourable Samal Duggins, our minister responsible for Carnival,” Hawley said. “There’s not a day…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that under his leadership, St. Kitts and Nevis has never and will never engage in the dehumanisation or mistreatment of Haitian nationals, underscoring his administration’s and by extension his political party’s long-standing, progressive, and compassionate approach toward the people of Haiti. The Prime Minister addressed the matter during his January 21 appearance on the Issues Programme on Freedom FM, in response to public questions and concerns regarding the exclusion of Haiti from a recently negotiated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to the relocation of third-country nationals.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has confirmed that the Government will return to Parliament to make necessary adjustments to the Sustainable Development (Special Zones) framework, following the work of the SSZ Ad Hoc Committee, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and national sovereignty. Speaking during his January 21 appearance on Freedom FM’s Issues Programme, the Prime Minister described the SSZ process as a fundamental shift in how major developments are handled in St. Kitts and Nevis, one that places the public interest and parliamentary scrutiny at the center. “Never before has this happened in Saint Kitts…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that recent decisions regarding third-country nationals, including the exclusion of Haiti from a specific resettlement framework, were necessary, carefully weighed, and taken in the best interest of national security and capacity management, while maintaining St. Kitts and Nevis’ strong humanitarian record. Addressing the matter during his January 21 interview on Freedom FM’s Issues Programme, the Prime Minister emphasized that his foremost responsibility remains the protection of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis, even as the Government continues to demonstrate compassion toward vulnerable populations. “The decisions…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 22, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of CARICOM, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need for the region to strengthen collective action and regional integration, as Caribbean states navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment. Speaking on the Issues Programme on Freedom FM, January 2200, Prime Minister Drew emphasized that the current geopolitical climate demands unity, coordination, and renewed commitment among CARICOM member states. “This is the time when CARICOM really needs to fortify and to be as strong as possible,” Prime Minister Drew stated. “Collectively, we protect…

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