The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit is pleased to announce the upcoming implementation of biometric data collection for new programme applicants and existing St. Kitts and Nevis citizens, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to international security standards and best practices. The initiative, set to be implemented before the end of Q1 2026, represents a significant advancement in […]
Archive for January 31st, 2026
GOVERNMENT HOUSE HOSTS INVESTITURE CEREMONIES HONOURING 16 DISTINGUISHED NATION BUILDERS
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, January 29, 2026 (SKNIS): Sixteen distinguished nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis were formally conferred with medals in recognition of their dedicated service to nation building, during two Investiture Ceremonies held at Government House on January 28 and 29, 2026. The first award ceremony on January 28, saw the Medal of Honour bestowed on Pastor Clive Saunders in […]
Government Approves National Holiday to Commemorate Buckley’s Uprising from 2027
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, January 29, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved the establishment of a new national holiday to commemorate the historic Buckley’s Uprising, with effect from January 28, 2027. From that year onward, January 28 will be observed annually as a national holiday, marking one of the […]
UNAUTHORISED ONLINE ACCESS TO ELECTORAL OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM DISCOVERED AND DISCONTINUED, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis — The Office of the Supervisor of Elections advises the general public that it has been discovered that a person or persons were accessing the computer systems of the Electoral Office located on Central Street, Basseterre, by remote online means without authorisation. Initial investigations suggest this has been taking place […]
Stakeholders Sign MOU to Advance “Environment for Everyone” Campaign
Basseterre, St. Kitts, 27 January 2026 - Key national stakeholders formalized their shared commitment to environmental sustainability with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Environment for Everyone (E.F.E.) Campaign championed by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment’s Department of Constituency Empowerment. The MOU brings together government agencies and partner institutions in a coordinated effort […]
Prime Minister Drew Leads Continued CARICOM Outreach with Upcoming Trinidad and Tobago Visit
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, January 28, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as the Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will make an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago this week as part of his ongoing engagement with regional leaders. During the visit, Dr. Drew is expected to meet […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PARTICIPATES IN THE 28TH CONFERENCE OF SPEAKERS AND PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 19, 2026 (National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis) –The National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis has concluded a week of high-levelparliamentary diplomacy, following its participation at the 28th Conference of Speakers and PresidingOfficers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), held from the 14th to the 18th of January, 2026 in NewDelhi, […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis Defends Human Rights Progress at UN Review
Geneva, Switzerland – Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to human rights and people-centred development during its appearance before the United Nations Human Rights Council under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism. Leading the delegation, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, represented the Federation alongside Permanent Secretary […]
St. Kitts and Nevis Advances Climate-Smart Waste Management with Strategy Workshop
Basseterre, St. Kitts, 21 January 2026 – Government ministries, sector agencies, private-sector stakeholders and technical partners met on Wednesday, January 21 at the MarriottResort (Saba Room) for a one-day workshop to strengthen the Federation’s WasteManagement Strategy and to develop a practical, prioritized Waste Management Action Plan.Held from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, the workshop reviewed […]