Better Opportunity Fair Returns to Central Street on 27th June with New Vendors and Family Entertainment

The Better Opportunity Fair is set to return to Central Street in Basseterre on Friday, 27th June, 2025 at 12:00pm, offering an even broader platform for economic empowerment, skills training and community upliftment. Organised by the Citizen Security Secretariat, the event follows the success of its inaugural edition in May and is part of a wider push to provide citizens with access to meaningful opportunities across St. Kitts and Nevis.

This second instalment of the fair will feature new vendors, including representatives from the manufacturing industry, AgriProcessors, local craftsmen, jewellery makers and more. These additions aim to diversify the range of economic pathways available to the public, particularly in entrepreneurship and small business. Others, including the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and ASPIRE, have indicated that they will return following the success of the first Better Opportunity Fair.

The event is also family-friendly, aligning with national celebrations for Child Month. It will follow the Child Month March on the same day in Basseterre hosted by the Ministry of Education earlier that same day, an event fully supported by the Citizen Security Secretariat.

“Children are the Federation’s future leaders, and it is essential that we create spaces that support their well-being and development,” the Secretariat noted in a statement, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive, community-driven solutions.

Entertainment will be headlined by well-known entertainer DJ Ronnie Rascal, who will provide an upbeat soundtrack to the afternoon’s events.

Eartha Carey, Coordinator of the Citizen Security Secretariat, emphasised the long-term goal of the initiative.

“The Better Opportunity Fair reflects our commitment to building safer, more resilient communities by connecting individuals and families to viable pathways for growth. We are proud to continue this initiative in partnership with other government agencies and look forward to taking it to rural communities in the coming months,” she noted.

Upcoming Better Opportunity Fairs in July and August will move into rural areas across St. Kitts, ensuring islandwide inclusion. Plans are also in progress for a similar event to be staged in Nevis, through a partnership with the Office of the Premier.

The Citizen Security Secretariat is still welcoming the public’s participation in next Friday’s fair. To acquire more information or to register as a vendor, contact the Citizen Security Secretariat at citizensecurity@gov.kn.