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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 17, 2022 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will celebrate its 39th Anniversary of Independence having attained Independence on September 19, 1983. Congratulatory messages keep on pouring in with the most recent one coming from the Republic of Korea congratulating the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on this momentous occasion. In a […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 17, 2022 (SKNIS)–His Holiness Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio), Bishop of Rome, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church and Sovereign of the State of Vatican City, has congratulated the Government and people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on their attainment of 39 years as an independent nation. In […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – In his inaugural National Heroes’ Day Address to the nation, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew invited every citizen and resident of St. Kitts and Nevis to appreciate, to be grateful for, and to emulate the lives of the Federation’s five National Heroes. The five outstanding sons of the soil who ascended to […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2022 (SKNIS): In keeping with the National Honours Act, nineteen (19) citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis were recognized for their sterling contribution to nation-building. The names were revealed during the National Heroes’ Day Observance Address by Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew on National […]

16th September, 2022 Today, National Heroes Day, we celebrate the people who made tremendous sacrifices to make our nation the great nation it is. Our twin-island federation, though small, has made outstanding contributions throughout the region and globally. Our national heroes were nation builders. Ordinary men of society who were dedicated to their cause and drive […]

 Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Junior Minister in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis thanked the Featured Speaker for the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series, Valdon Tau Battice, for delivering a very engaging and thought-provoking message on September 14.  “I believe that others would agree that your presentation […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said the need for closer collaboration and partnership between the private and public sectors is crucial if St. Kitts and Nevis is to realise greater economic and social development going forward. Prime Minister Dr. Drew was at […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): The Cabinet of Ministers completed the school tours in St. Kitts for the 39th anniversary of Independence on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, having imparted words of wisdom and best wishes to students, faculty and staff at public and private primary and secondary schools. During a visit to the Verchilds High […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): Professor and world-renowned photographer, a son of the soil, and featured speaker for the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series, Valdon Tau Battice, encouraged Kittitians and Nevisians to tap into their visual and creative faculties as they envision where they would like to see St. Kitts and Nevis. “As […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS) – On account of the inclement weather brought on by the passing of Tropical Storm Fiona, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has made the decision to cancel all events planned for National Heroes Day, Friday, September 16, 2022, as part of the Independence 39 calendar of activities. The […]