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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2025 (SKNIS): Construction of the new Basseterre High School is expected to begin in the coming weeks as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis prepares to meet a key commitment to have a modern facility that capitalises on latest teaching and learning techniques and technology. “It will be one like no […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS): The first building in the East Street Affordable Housing Development is nearing completion and will soon welcome four families as the government, through the National Housing Corporation (NHC), works to meet the tremendous demand for housing. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, visited […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS): Approximately 300 regional and international delegates will gather in Saint Kitts and Nevis for the Global Sustainable Island Summit (GSIS) slated for May 27-29, 2025, reinforcing the Federation’s commitment to sustainability while positioning itself as a leader in conference tourism. The event is being coordinated by Island Innovation, […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS) – At the conclusion of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Barbados on February 21, regional leaders agreed to extend the 25 by 2025 initiative by five years. This decision was made in response to challenges such […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS) – Minister of Energy, the Honourable Konris Maynard, has announced that the government, through the St. Kitts Electricity Company Limited (SKELEC), will soon begin an island-wide initiative to replace all electricity meters with advanced smart meters. This transition will be powered by the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system—an […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (March 6, 2025) – The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention convened its first General Meeting for 2025 yesterday, March 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing national efforts in drug prevention, treatment, and supply reduction. The meeting was chaired by the Council’s Chairman, Assistant Commissioner of Police […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 04, 2025 (SKNIS):  Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, the Cabinet convened on Monday, March 03, 2025, to deliberate on and advance critical policies designed to enhance the well-being of all citizens and residents. Today, I am pleased to share with you the outcomes of these […]

Washington DC, March 4, 2025 – Major General Richard Heitkamp, Director, Inter-American Defense College (IADC), accompanied by United States Navy Captain, Rick Ursery and Saint Kitts and Nevis Ambassador to the United States of America, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, concluded what Major General described as one of his most “successful and impactful courtesy visits”. This […]

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 28 February 2024):  The fisheries sector in St. Kitts and Nevis achieved a historic milestone, generating a record-breaking E.C$19.6 million in revenue, a significant increase from the EC$15.5 million recorded the previous year. This marks the highest figure on record within the last ten years. This remarkable growth underscores the resilience […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 04, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis officially commissioned two newly acquired plants at the Quarry Division of the Public Works Department today, March 04, 2025, significantly enhancing the output capacity of the 40-year-old facility. A brand-new Rokbak Truck was also commissioned during the ceremony. The POWERSCREEN […]