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Basseterre: St. Kitts, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and a team of Ministry Officials, accompanied by other stakeholders and the BHS Management Team took a tour to assess progress on the construction of the New Basseterre High School on Friday, July 10. Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley expressed satisfaction with the achievements to date and looks forward to the successful completion of the educational superstructure within the projected timeframe. “I thought it was important for us to bring all the various stakeholders together so that they can see what is happening and understand the construction…

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Basseterre, 15 July 2026 The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs in collaboration with the UNDP PACE Justice Project andUNODC is conducting a four day training programme on the Diversionary Caution System, a keyjustice sector reform aimed at strengthening accountability, improving proportionality in criminaljustice responses, and supporting earlier and more effective intervention in appropriate cases.The training is being delivered from 13 to 16 July 2026 at Royal St Kitts. The first phase, held from13 to 14 July, engaged approximately 60 police officers. The second phase, being held from 15 to 16July, brings together approximately 50 participants from the Judiciary, the…

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United Nations, New York (14 th July 2026) — on 8th,July, 2026, Her Excellency Ambassador MutryceWilliams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts andNevis to the United Nations, recently met with HisExcellency Ambassador Fergal Mythen, PermanentRepresentative of Ireland to the United Nations, at thePermanent Mission of Ireland to discuss matters ofmutual interest and to reaffirm the longstandingfriendship between the two countries. During the cordial and constructive meeting, Ambassador Williamsconveyed greetings on behalf of the Government ofSaint Kitts and Nevis and expressed appreciation forIreland’s willingness to engage in open dialogue onrecent developments affecting bilateral relations. BothAmbassadors underscored the importance of continueddiplomatic engagement, mutual…

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 13, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nikisha Hazel on her appointment as the new Director of Institutional Nursing Services, describing her elevation to the post as a fitting recognition of a career marked by service. Speaking at the official sashing ceremony on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the JNF General Hospital, Prime Minister Drew said the occasion represented far more than the ceremonial conferral of a sash. “This moment represents far more than the sashing of a nurse, a new matron, a new…

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United Nations, New York (13 th July 2026) — on 8th,July, 2026, the longstanding partnership between SaintKitts and Nevis and Taiwan was reaffirmed during acourtesy meeting between Her Excellency AmbassadorMutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of SaintKitts and Nevis to the United Nations, and HisExcellency Ambassador Tom Lee of the TaipeiEconomic and Cultural Office in New York. Themeeting underscored the shared commitment of bothsides to strengthening bilateral cooperation andadvancing common interests on the international stage. The discussions provided an opportunity to exchangeviews on matters of mutual interest and reaffirm theimportance of continued dialogue and collaboration.Ambassador Williams expressed appreciation forTaiwan’s enduring friendship and…

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 10, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has welcomed the decision to feature National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, on the new Eastern Caribbean fifty-dollar (EC$50) banknote, describing the honour as a well-deserved tribute to one of the Region’s most influential architects of nation-building and Caribbean integration. Prime Minister Drew made the announcement during the Ceremony to Mark the Change in Chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council, at which Council Member for the Commonwealth of Dominica, the…

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 10, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, had the distinct honour on Thursday, July 09, 2026, to proudly unveil the redesigned Eastern Caribbean (EC) $50 banknote that now features the image of The Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw – a fitting tribute to one of the Federation’s most revered national leaders and a prominent figure in regional development. The redesigned EC currency marks a historic milestone in the evolution of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). For the first time, the banknotes will no longer feature the…

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The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis wishes to advise the general public that all Government offices will close early on Thursday July 9, 2026, to facilitate the Official Funeral of the late Honourable Hugh C. Heyliger, former Deputy Prime Minister. This early closure will allow members of the Public Service and the wider national community the opportunity to pay their final respects to a distinguished son of the soil who dedicated his life to the service and development of our Federation. Official Funeral Programme – Thursday July 9, 2026 Lying-in-State & Signing of Condolence Book 9:00 a.m. – 12:00…

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