Electric School Bus Training Program Begins
BASSETERRE — The Ministry of Education has launched a comprehensive training program for school bus drivers ahead of the introduction of two electric school buses donated by the government of Taiwan, officials announced this week.The initiative forms part of wider efforts to modernize student transp
SKN Government Monitoring Hantavirus Situation
BASSETERRE — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is actively monitoring reports related to Hantavirus following recent public concerns about the virus.The Ministry of Health and its technical departments are independently conducting thorough investigations and assessments to determine the scope,
IMF Sees Improvements in SKN Financial Sector
BASSETERRE (PMO) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized notable improvements within the financial sector of St. Kitts and Nevis, citing stronger capital positions, declining non-performing loans and continued robust credit growth within the banking system, as the Government continues
Citizenship Programme Named “Programme of the Year”
(SKNIS) At the Caribbean Investment Summit held in Saint Lucia this week, St. Kitts and Nevis walked away with the evening’s most coveted prize. The federation’s Citizenship Programme was named Programme of the Year, the summit’s highest honour, along with three further awards recognising its effici
Consul General Highlights Economic Opportunities in Canada
BASSETERRE — The Consul General of Saint Kitts and Nevis, John Allen, participated in a multilateral business seminar in Toronto this week, showcasing investment opportunities and promoting international trade partnerships. Allen expressed appreciation to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TEC
Fire Service Marks International Firefighters Day
BASSETERRE — The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Service capped a week of activities Thursday with an open day at Independence Square, marking International Firefighters Day with community outreach, public engagement, and a showcase of the service’s capabilities.Acting Fire Chief, Mr. Rommel Wil
Youth Parliamentarians Debate Reparatory Justice
BASSETERRE — Young parliamentarians in St. Kitts and Nevis gathered Thursday for a special parliamentary sitting focused on reparatory justice, showcasing the Federation’s emerging generation of civic leaders.Members of the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association convened under the theme “A
Health Officials: No Cases of Hantaviruses in SKN
BASSETERRE — Health officials in St. Kitts and Nevis are assuring the public that there are no reported or suspected cases of hantaviruses in the Federation and that the current public health risk remains low, following international reports of an outbreak linked to the expedition cruise vessel MV H
OECS to Handover Royal Basseterre Valley Arboretum
BASSETERRE: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is set to receive the Royal Basseterre Valley Arboretum from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) under the EU-funded Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) Project on May 12, 2026.Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Cl
SKN Recognized for Advancing Women in Diplomacy
New York – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce that the Federation has been identified among only 40 of the 193 Member States of the United Nations to have a female-led Permanent Mission. This places Saint Kitts and Nevis within approximately 20.7% of UN Member States with w
Elevate Centre Certified as CSEC Exam Centre
BASSETERRE: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, April 29, 2026, marked a significant milestone in education and youth development with the official dedication of the ELEVATE Centre as a Certified CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) Examination Centre. The ceremony, held at th
Human Security Secretariat Deepens Community Ties in Nevis
BASSETERRE: The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing has continued its community outreach with a recent meeting in Nevis, strengthening partnerships with faith-based leaders across the Federation.On Saturday, 25th April, 2026, Coordinator of the Secretariat, Ms. Eartha Carey, partic