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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…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 3, 2026 (UNESCO National Commission) – The Department of Gender Affairs is accelerating its work to ensure equal opportunities for all people in St. Kitts and Nevis, underpinned by stronger cross-government cooperation, evidence-based policy, and targeted youth development — with UNESCO playing a key supporting role in building national systems for monitoring and accountability. A cornerstone of this effort was the establishment of the Gender Focal Point Committee in 2024. Comprising representatives from all Government Ministries, the Committee ensures that the lived realities of women and men, girls and boys, are integrated into the…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), July 3, 2026 (Embassy of SaintChristopher and Nevis)— Saint Kitts and Nevis joined diplomatic allies andfriends of Taiwan in commemorating the 30th anniversary of theInternational Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) at acelebratory ceremony and international symposium held in Taipei. The TaiwanICDF 30th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony and InternationalSymposium took place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Grand Hotel.His Excellency Dr. Lin Chia-Lung, Chairman of TaiwanICDF and Minister ofForeign Affairs, delivered the opening remarks, highlighting Taiwan’slongstanding commitment to international development cooperation.”Taiwan can help, and partners can lead,” Minister Lin said, describingTaiwan’s foreign assistance model as one…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 2nd July 2026 — The Ministries of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources; Sports; and Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy will host their Quarter 2 Press Conference on Wednesday, 15th July 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the NEMA Conference Room. Held under the theme “Progress You Can See. Impact You Can Feel.”, the press conference will provide an overview of the programmes, projects, initiatives, and achievements undertaken during the second quarter of 2026. Led by the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister responsible for Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Sports, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 02, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has hailed the New Cruise Terminal Development Project at Port Zante as a transformative investment that will strengthen the country’s economy, expand employment opportunities, and support the Federation’s transition to cruise home-porting from November 2027. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony on July 01, 2026, Prime Minister Drew said the project reflects the power of partnership, noting that developments of this magnitude can only be achieved through collaboration between government, industry stakeholders, and international partners. “To undertake a project of this scale, the…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis announce that the Fifth Annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026), originally scheduled to take place from 29–31 July 2026 in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, will no longer take place as earlier announced. This decision has been taken following the latest updates from regional, continental and international public health authorities regarding the evolving public health situation in some parts of Africa. Out of caution, and with the health, safety and well-being of delegates, speakers, partners, sponsors and other participants in mind, Afreximbank and the Government of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Wednesday, July 01, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) with the City of Hamburg, marking the launch of a new Skills Partnership between St. Kitts and Nevis and the German city on June 29. The signing took place during the International Sustainability Conference in Hamburg, Germany. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation to equip the next generation of workers with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges. An additional intention is to strengthen workforce development through international collaboration. The Skills Partnership…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 01, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today (July 01, 2026), visited the construction site of the new Basseterre High School to assess the progress of works underway and reaffirm the government’s commitment to delivering a modern, world-class educational facility for the nation’s students. Accompanied by Project Manager, Vivake Khan, the prime minister toured the site, where extensive construction activity is currently taking place, with local workers and technical experts actively engaged in advancing one of the Federation’s most significant education infrastructure projects. Speaking during the visit, Prime…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 01, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), today (July 01, 2026), officially broke ground on the New Cruise Terminal Development Project at Port Zante, marking the start of a transformative investment that will position Saint Kitts as a regional cruise home-porting destination. The new terminal forms a key component of the government’s strategy to strengthen the Federation’s tourism industry, modernise critical port infrastructure, and expand economic opportunities through cruise tourism. Purpose-built to support home-porting operations, the facility will enable passengers to begin and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 01, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has been appointed to chair a newly established Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Committee that will examine issues affecting Rastafarians across the Region and the world. The decision was taken during the Forty-Second Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government on May 08, 2026, as CARICOM continues to strengthen its commitment to equality, inclusion, and social justice throughout the Community. As Chair of the Committee, Prime Minister Dr. Drew will lead discussions aimed at advancing the recognition, protection, and promotion of…