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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 06, 2026 (SKNIS): Street vendors across Basseterre and its surrounding communities are being encouraged to play a more active role in keeping their business spaces clean, safe, and compliant, as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to support their efforts to earn a living while maintaining order and public health. The Honourable Senator, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, highlighted the growing challenges associated with unauthorised vending, including environmental concerns, traffic congestion, and public health risks, during her recent presentation in the National Assembly. “We welcome partnership…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 06, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is taking careful, people-centred steps to balance development and livelihoods, as efforts continue to transition agricultural activity from lands designated for housing. Speaking in Parliament on March 31, the Honourable Senator, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, emphasised that the process is being handled with compassion and fairness, ensuring that farmers are not displaced without support, while also respecting the rights of hundreds of citizens awaiting access to their land. “Since July 2025, the ministry, through its standard procedures,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 6, 2026 (SKNIS) — Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, will lead a CARICOM delegation to the Republic of Suriname to attend the funeral of former President, His Excellency Chan Santokhi, on April 7, 2026. The Prime Minister’s presence at the solemn occasion underscores the deep bonds of solidarity within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as regional leaders gather to pay their final respects to a distinguished statesman who served his country and the wider Caribbean with dedication. Following the official engagements in Suriname, Prime Minister Drew will travel to the Cooperative Republic…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 02, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis formally signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday, April 01, 2026, committing the twin-island Federation as partners of the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion Partnership (2026-2028). The signing ceremony was held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Development and Disability et al, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, signed on behalf of the government, while Ivor Blake, National Director, signed on behalf of the local Special Olympics. Under the three-year…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 02, 2026 (SKNIS): The Republic of China (Taiwan) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting Saint Kitts and Nevis in advancing a sustainable and resilient energy future, as both nations officially launched the Green Energy Transition Demonstration Project. Speaking at the launch ceremony on Thursday, April 02, 2026, His Excellency Edward Ling-Wen Tao, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Saint Kitts and Nevis, highlighted the enduring partnership between the two countries and the shared challenges faced by small island states in securing reliable and sustainable energy sources. “This project represents more than a technical…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 02, 2926 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, congratulated a group of newly trained customs officers on their successful completion of the Junior Officers Basic Training Course conducted by the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC), while urging them to serve with integrity, discipline, and professionalism. The officers received their certificates during a graduation ceremony held today, April 02, 2026, at the National Heroes Park, marking an important milestone in their careers in customs enforcement. In his remarks, Prime Minister Drew praised the officers for their commitment and the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 02, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, April 02, 2026, marked a significant milestone in its journey toward energy independence and sustainability with the official launch of the Green Energy Transition Demonstration Project. The ceremony, held at the St. Lucia Conference Room at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, brought together key stakeholders, partners, and technical experts committed to transforming the Federation’s energy landscape. Delivering special remarks at the launch, Honourable Konris G. Maynard, Minister responsible for Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information, Communication, Technology, and Post, underscored the deeper national…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 2, 2026 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis wishes to inform the Rastafari Community and all persons desirous of applying for permits, licences and related registrations under the Rastafari Rights Recognition Act, 2023 and the Freedom of Conscience (Cannabis) Act, 2023 that the prescribed forms are available at two convenient locations on Saint Kitts. Application forms may be collected from the Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs, located at the Neville Building at Buckley’s, Saint Kitts, and from the Medicinal Cannabis Authority, located on Princes Street, Basseterre. The public is reminded that the Rastafari Rights…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 31 March 2026 – The Environment for Everyone (EFE) Campaign continues to make meaningful strides in promoting a cleaner, healthier Saint Kitts and Nevis through a balanced approach that combines public service with personal accountability. Designed to promote environmental wellness as a shared public good, the campaign is steadily expanding its reach across all constituencies. Following the partners’ official signing of the EFE’s Memorandum of Understanding in January 2026, and even prior, the EFE Campaign has successfully executed three (3) major community clean-up initiatives – a pre-carnival cleanup, a cleanup to address overgrown trees affecting the parking lot of the Water Department, and most recently, a cleanup…