Human Security Continues Community Outreach
BASSETERRE: The National Secretariat For Human Security And Wellbeing is stepping up its community outreach across the Federation, with recent engagements targeting youth and national influencers.On April 16th, Secretariat Coordinator Eartha Carey travelled to Nevis where she met with a group of boy
Daily Reviews Activated to Address Violent Crime
Basseterre — The High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force today, April 20th, outlined a coordinated and sustained national response to the recent increase in violent crime, emphasizing decisive action, strengthened collaboration, and
PM Drew Holds Urgent Security Meeting with Top Officials
Basseterre — Prime Minister and Minister of National Security The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew held an urgent two-and-a-half-hour meeting with the country’s top security leaders on Saturday to address the recent increase in criminal activity.The high-level meeting at Government Headquarters brought togeth
Immigration Regularization Deadline Set for May 1
Basseterre — Authorities are urging persons living in St. Kitts and Nevis without legal status to regularize their immigration status before the May 1 deadline.The Ministry of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration says the Special Immigration Order 2025 will end on May 1.Individuals who hav
PM Applauds Officers, Highlights Training Milestone
Basseterre: Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has commended the twenty-six law enforcement officers who successfully completed the Regional Security System (RSS) Training Institute Basic Tactical Training Course 1 of 2026, describing their achievemen
Ministry Partners with iSTEAM to Boost Community Development
BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Youth, Ageing and Disabilities has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with iSTEAM – The Academy of Arts and Sciences, to strengthen community development across St. Kitts and Nevis.The agreement, signed on Wednesday by Minister of State Isalean Phillip and iSTEAM found
Red Cross Society Names New Board
BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society has elected a new governing board to lead its humanitarian and community work over the next two years.Following its recent general assembly, Dr. Kerdis Clark was elected President. She will be supported by Vice Presidents Mrs. Vercelette Molynea
Desalination Plant Enters Final Repair Phase
BASSETERRE – Work at the Basseterre Desalination Plant has moved into its final phase as the government continues efforts to strengthen the nation’s water supply.The Water Services Department announced that a key repair involving the reinstallation of a bulkhead began on Thursday. The work is necess
“Own Your Summer” Programme Launched to Support Youth
Basseterre — The National Secretariat for Human Security and Well-Being has launched its first annual “Own Your Summer” programme to keep young people aged 13 to 18 engaged and supported during the long school holiday period.The initiative forms part of the government’s broader human security approa
Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau to Tackle Unemployment
Basseterre — Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has announced the creation of a new Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau as part of a major package of measures aimed at reducing the cost of living and creating real opportunities for young people.In a national address on Tuesday, Dr. Drew described the bu
National Biometric Passport Program Launches April 20
Basseterre — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is modernising its passport system with the launch of a national biometric enrollment programme.The initiative, led by the Ministry of National Security in partnership with the Citizenship by Investment Unit, requires all citizens to submit biometri
PM Drew Announces Fuel Tax Cuts, Relief Measures
BASSETERRE — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew outlined immediate economic relief measures effective April 20, 2026, during a national address Tuesday, acknowledging short-term struggles amid long-term nation-building efforts.In his speech, Drew detailed targeted interventions to ease burdens