National Digital ID System on Track for Mid-2026 Rollout

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 21, 2025 (PMO) — The National Digital ID system is progressing according to plan, according to Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance  Drew. Full rollout of the project is expected by mid-2026 and a pilot launch is scheduled for January next year. 

Appearing on Freedom FM’s Issues programme on Thursday, July 17, Prime Minister Drew emphasized the importance of the digital ID for transforming public services, stating, “It will allow people to apply for birth certificates, passports, and other services entirely online, eliminating lines and paperwork.”

This initiative represents a critical component of the Federation’s continued digital transformation under the Sustainable Island State Agenda. Since mid‑2023, the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology, in partnership with Taiwan’s International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF), has developed and tested a secure Electronic Identification (e‑ID) platform. As part of this effort, over 40 stakeholders from public and private sectors participated in consultations in June 2024, working to ensure that the system provides both digital and physical authentication for citizens and residents. 

Progress toward implementation has been substantial. The project has moved through design and prototyping stages, and as of December 2024, entered the integration phase.

The government has also invested in broader enabling efforts, including the establishment of a Digital Transformation Unit and the rollout of online portals for driver’s licence renewals, tax payments, and the e‑Passport system. Meanwhile, plans are underway to strengthen data protection laws and cybersecurity infrastructure to safeguard citizens’ information.

Highlighting connectivity with other federal goals, Dr. Drew reaffirmed that this digital ID is a foundational platform for diaspora engagement. With the system in place, nationals abroad will be able to remotely access government services like passport renewals, property tax payments, and more. He underlined that the system will help streamline operations, reduce bureaucratic delays, and boost convenience for citizens and residents at home and abroad.

The Prime Minister stressed that St. Kitts and Nevis remains on track to become one of the first Caribbean nations to launch a fully integrated national digital ID system.