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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 8, 2026 (UNESCO National Commission) — On July 10, 2026, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will join global education leaders at a high-level Ministerial Summit convened by UNESCO and the Greening Education Partnership (GEP) to accelerate climate-ready education systems ahead of 2030. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Ageing and Disabilities, the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, will deliver a featured video presentation highlighting St. Kitts and Nevis’ Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Country Initiative as a flagship project and emerging global best practice for Small Island…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 08, 2026 (SKNIS): The Department of Community Development, in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Office, the ELEVATE Programme, and residents of Central Basseterre, has embarked on a Gang Graffiti Removal Programme aimed at reclaiming public spaces, promoting community pride, and creating safer neighbourhoods throughout the McKnight community. The initiative commenced on Tuesday, July 07, along Durant Avenue, where volunteers successfully removed gang-related graffiti and transformed the area into a cleaner and more welcoming environment. The programme continued on Wednesday, July 08, at Prickley Pear Alley, with an even greater number of residents joining youth participants in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts — July 8, 2026 The Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office (DPPO) advises that steps are being taken to discontinue the criminal proceedings instituted against eight members of the Kollision Band, who were charged by the Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force with playing music on a public road without the required police permission. The Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force has the important responsibility of maintaining peace, good order and public safety throughout the Federation. In carrying out that responsibility, the Police are required to enforce the law and, where offences are committed, particularly where…

Basseterre, St. Kitts — The National Productivity Council marks the first anniversary of its swearing-in on July 8, 2025, and is using the occasion to update the public, workers, employers, and the business community on the work undertaken during its first year and the next phase of the national productivity agenda. The Council is established under the National Productivity Council Act, 2024 (No. 3 of 2024), which mandates it to promote a culture of productivity, efficiency, and innovation across both the public and private sectors, to facilitate collaboration and the exchange of best practices, and to enhance productivity in the…

Gros Islet, St. Lucia, July 6, 2026 (PMO) — Outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has reaffirmed that regional integration remains indispensable to the future of the Caribbean, urging Member States to continue working collectively to advance security, economic prosperity, and sustainable development across the region. Addressing Heads of Government, regional officials, and distinguished guests during the Opening Ceremony of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, Prime Minister Drew reflected on the enduring value of the regional…

Gros Islet, St. Lucia, July 6, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has called on Caribbean leaders to seize the opportunity to modernize and strengthen the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), stressing that the regional integration movement must continue evolving to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. During his outgoing address as Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister Drew stressed that the Caribbean Community has entered a new chapter, one that should focus not on whether CARICOM will endure, but on how it can become more effective, responsive, and relevant. Reflecting on the progress…

Gros Islet, St. Lucia, July 6, 2026 (PMO) — Outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, concluded his six-month tenure at the helm of the regional body with a compelling call for Caribbean leaders to continue strengthening regional unity, deepen cooperation, and build a stronger CARICOM for future generations. Delivering his outgoing remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, Prime Minister Drew reflected on a chairmanship that unfolded during a period of global…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 06, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of Guyana, has prepared a shipment of medical and food supplies for delivery to the people of Venezuela as part of a regional humanitarian initiative. The donation reflects the Region’s continued commitment to solidarity, compassion, and mutual support during times of need. The supplies, which include essential medical items and food products, have been assembled and are ready for transport to Venezuela. Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, emphasised that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 3, 2026 (PMO) — Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew will travel to St. Lucia on July 5 to attend the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, where regional leaders will deliberate on key issues including economic development, regional security, climate resilience, food security, trade, and regional integration. The meeting will also mark the formal transition of the Chairmanship of CARICOM, with Prime Minister of St. Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, assuming the role of Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government from Prime Minister Drew. Following the CARICOM…