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London, United Kingdom (11th March 2026) – Minister, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas joined his UK counterpart, Foreign Secretary, the Right Honourable Yvette Cooper to co-host the 12th UK Caribbean Forum in London. The day-long biennial meeting on 10th March 2026, convened at Lancaster House in London, brought together the Foreign Ministers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom for high-level interactive discussions on cooperation and shared priorities. The Forum, which continues to serve as an important platform for dialogue on regional priorities, focused on geopolitics and partnership, climate change and disaster risk management,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 11, 2026 (SKNIS) — Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed the vital importance of regional integration through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), emphasising that the collective strength of the region enables small island states to achieve levels of development, security, and opportunity that would be difficult to attain individually. Dr. Drew, who currently serves as Chairman of CARICOM, made the remarks during the Tuesday, March 10 edition of the Roundtable, where he outlined several tangible ways in which CARICOM directly benefits the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 11, 2026 (PMO) – Progress in diplomatic engagement between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Canada has resulted in the partial restoration of visa-free access for citizens of the Federation, signaling renewed international confidence in the country’s governance and reform agenda. The advancement forms part of a broader diplomatic and policy effort undertaken by the Government to strengthen the integrity of the Federation’s institutions, particularly the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, and to safeguard the global reputation of the St. Kitts and Nevis passport. Speaking during his recent Roundtable engagement with members of the media, Prime Minister Terrance Drew highlighted…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 11, 2026 (PMO) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has welcomed the formal rescission of the long-standing advisory issued by the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), describing the move as a major milestone in the Federation’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, transparency, and international confidence in its financial and citizenship frameworks. The advisory, originally issued in May 2014, had warned financial institutions about potential abuse of the Federation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme by certain individuals. The United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network officially rescinded the advisory on February 24, 2026, following years…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 11, 2026 (SKNIS) — Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, underscored the urgent need for the Federation to accelerate its renewable energy agenda as global instability continues to threaten energy security and economic stability for small island states. Speaking at the Tuesday, March 10 edition of the Roundtable, Prime Minister Drew highlighted the potential economic impact of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the risks such developments pose to international oil prices and energy costs for import-dependent nations like Saint Kitts and Nevis. “We are really hoping at…

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified nationals of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States and Associate Members of the Caribbean Community to fill several positions in the Caribbean Community Secretariat with assigned duty station in Guyana. See links below for more details:

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified nationals of Caribbean Community(CARICOM) Member States and Associate Members of the Caribbean Community to fill the abovementioned position in the Caribbean Community Secretariat with assigned duty station in Guyana.

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 09, 2026 (SKNIS): The Department of Gender Affairs recognised several women who have made outstanding contributions to Saint Kitts and Nevis during the annual International Women’s Day Award Ceremony held on Sunday, March 08, 2026. The ceremony at Railway Bar in Old Road saw presentations to Naaemah Hazelle in the category of Women in Public Service and Governance; Seana Cuffy for Women in Healthcare and Social Services; Venetta Zakers for Women in Education, Youth Development and Mentorship; Marcashar Warner for Women in Economic Empowerment, Trades and Entrepreneurship, and Marcia Jeffers for Women in Culture, Advocacy and Community Leadership. Cynthia…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 9, 2026 (UNESCO National Commission) – The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, under the leadership and guidance of the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Education et al and H.E. Ambassador David Doyle, has submitted its report for 2025, highlighting significant achievements and initiatives in education, cultural heritage, and biodiversity protection and conservation. Spear-headed by H.E. Nerys Dockery, Secretary General, the National Commission has made notable strides in advancing UNESCO’s goals that are impacting in the twin-island state. She stated: “Some remarkable initiatives have been undertaken over 2025 in critical areas…

United Nations, New York, (9th March 2026) – The Working Group on the Strengthening and Revitalizing of the Work of the General Assembly convened a focused deliberation on the process for the selection of the next UN Secretary-General and the Office of the President ofthe General Assembly on Thursday, 5 March 2026 in the Trusteeship Council Chamber. The session was chaired by H.E. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the UN, and H.E. Cornel Feruță, Permanent Representative of Romania to the UN, highlighting their leadership in guiding Member States through this important process. The deliberation focused…