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Basseterre, St. Kitts – October 21, 2025 – The St. Kitts and Nevis NationalCouncil on Drug Abuse Prevention (NCDAP) has achieved a major milestone inthe nation’s prevention and education efforts with the official integration of the LivingAbove the Influence Primary School Substance Education Programme into theGrade Four curriculum across all public and some private primary schools inSt. Kitts.Developed by the National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention, the Living Above theInfluence programme is the Federation’s first standardised, evidence-informedsubstance use education and prevention initiative to be integrated in the school’scurriculum. Designed using prevention science, best practices, and feedbackfrom local educators and guidance…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 20, 2025 (MOA): The Ministry of Agriculture reminds all farmers and livestock owners that allowing your animals to roam at large is against the law. You are legally required to keep your animals securely fenced or tethered on approved land to prevent them from straying onto public roads or private property. Why This Matters · Roaming animals (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses) pose serious safety riskson roads. · They have caused accidents, injuries, and damage to crops, fruit trees, water systems and damage to property. What You Must Do · Regularly inspect and repair fences and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Monday October 20, 2025 – The Government of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is delighted to announce that Senator the Honourable Garth Lucien Wilkin, Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, has been formally invited by the newly inaugurated President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to deliver a Keynote Address at the 8th Biennial Conference of the CCJ Academy for Law, which will be held from 26 – 28 November, 2025, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. This year’s theme is “The CCJ at 20: Reflections on Caribbean Jurisprudence.” On…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 20, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed his administration’s deep and demonstrable commitment to good governance, fairness, and respect for public office during his statement in the National Assembly on Friday, October 17, 2025. Speaking as the Minister with responsibility for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Human Resource Management, and Social Security, Prime Minister Drew delivered a firm defence of his government’s approach to governance, one that prioritizes principle over politics, and fairness over favoritism. In his address, Dr. Drew stated that his administration has ensured that former Prime…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 17, 2025 (SKNIS): Progress for the two-million-gallon-per-day Desalination Plant at the C. A. Paul Southwell Industrial Park is “well advanced” as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis draws closer to returning Basseterre to a 24-hour supply of water. Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, noted that the Desalination Plant was powered up for the first time on Thursday, October 16, 2025, for testing. The testing of the individual sequence of treatment stages, such as the reverse osmosis trains, will be ongoing for several weeks. “We made a commitment that we will undertake to ease…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 17, 2025 (SKNIS): The groundbreaking initiative taken by the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct a semi-airborne drone survey to identify new sources of groundwater has yielded positive results. The report from the survey conducted across Saint Kitts was presented to the Water Services Department on October 06, 2025. At the Sitting of the National Assembly on Friday, October 17, 2025, Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, shared that 17 sites have been identified with the promise to provide potable water – that is, water safe for consumption. The sites are as follows:…

BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS, OCTOBER 17, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a historic step to strengthen the integrity, transparency, and sustainability of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes in the Eastern Caribbean, with the successful passage of the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA) Agreement Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly on Friday, October 17, 2025. The landmark legislation, championed by Prime Minister and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, establishes a regional regulatory authority that will provide unified oversight, regulation, and enforcement across participating Eastern Caribbean States.…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 17, 2025 (SKNIS) – The island’s healthcare system is set to receive a major boost this weekend with the arrival of five brand-new ambulances, part of the government’s continued investment in modernising and strengthening emergency medical services in Saint Kitts. Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, made the announcement during the October 17 Sitting of the National Assembly, noting that the new vehicles are expected to arrive in the country by Saturday, October 18, 2025, barring any unforeseen delays. Dr. Drew explained that the ambulances were procured through Toyota, citing the…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 17, 2025 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has issued a renewed call for greater responsibility and care on the nation’s roads, urging all motorists to avoid speeding above the legal limit and drive safely as part of a collective effort to save lives. Speaking during the Friday, October 17, 2025, Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Drew highlighted that speeding remains the leading cause of road fatalities in Saint Kitts and Nevis, according to research from the Traffic Department and consultations with accident specialists. “Speeding has…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 17, 2025 (Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis) – Over the past week, much has been said to suggest that the Parliament of St. Christopher and Nevis is in disarray. The Office of the Speaker wishes to categorically refute this narrative and to provide clarity on several matters of public interest, particularly, the Confirmation of Minutes, Procedural Changes and the Modernization and improvement of Parliament. I was sworn in as Speaker of this law-making body on 25th October, 2022, following the general elections of 5th August, 2022. It must…