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New York, 24 July 2025  Capping a meaningful week at the United Nations’ 2025 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) held in New York, the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment met with H. E. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) proudly celebrated the graduation of its latest cohort of recruits on Thursday 24thJuly, 2025.  The ceremony marked the successful completion of an intensive training program that lasted for six (6) months, equipping the new fire officers with the essential skills and […]

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), (July 25, 2025) — His Excellency Donya L. Francis, Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to Taiwan, met with Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi to discuss areas for cooperation and collaboration. Magistrate Chou Chun-mi, head of the Pingtung County government, warmly welcomed Ambassador Francis on his first official visit on Wednesday […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 25, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts The Attorney General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice & Legal Affairs, in collaboration with the CARICOM Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), hosted a pivotal two-day training workshop titled “International Standards and Best Practices on Human Rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty”, from July 22–23, […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS): The maximum penalties for the offence of armed robbery in Saint Kitts and Nevis were strengthened following the passage of the Larceny (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Bill, debated and passed during the July 24 Sitting of the National Assembly, provides additional options to the trial judge in sentencing convicted […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis is among several Caribbean nations looking to expand trade ties with its Caribbean Community (CARICOM) neighbour, Guyana, as part of efforts to reduce exposure to high tariffs and potential disruptions in global trade. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, said that the need for member […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS): The National Assembly in Saint Kitts and Nevis, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, successfully passed the Judge Alone Trials (Amendment) Bill, 2025, further reinforcing the government’s commitment to modernising and strengthening the justice system in the Federation. Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, July 24, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful statement in the National Assembly today, July 24, 2025, as lawmakers debated and passed the Gang (Prohibition and Prevention) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to further tackle the threat of gang violence in Saint […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts- Tuesday, 22nd July 2025 –The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment invites community groups to take the lead in building resilience against climate change by applying for funding under the newly launched Communities Climate Adaptation Facility (C-CAF).  C-CAF, a global initiative of the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM), is […]