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Basseterre, St. Kitts, 14th October 2025 – The Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E), has been made aware of concerns that have arisen regarding a recently introduced tip-sharing policy at the Park Hyatt, St. Kitts. In response, and acknowledging the importance of fairness, transparency, and respect for workers’ rights within the tourism industry, the Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, who also serves as the Minister of Tourism, immediately convened a multi-agency task force, led by MoL&E, to investigate the matter and work toward a resolution in the best interest of the affected workers. The task force, which has been…

United Nations, New York (14th October 2025) – In the aftermath of UNGA80, recently held joint meeting with Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Ms. Reem Alsalem, and following the commemoration of the International Day of the Girl, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams has taken a moment to reflect on the passage of the St. Kitts and Nevis and Ireland led, UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Resolution – Revitalizing the Commission on the Status of Women. The Revitalization of the Commission on the Status of Women…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, this morning led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Symbol of Love Museum and Monuments at Fort Thomas, marking the beginning of a transformative new chapter for the historic 8.7-acre property located at Fortlands, Basseterre. The project, valued at US$30 million, represents a significant foreign direct investment partnership between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and ABL Inc., a Caribbean developer known for innovative tourism experiences such as the Dominica Cable Car. Notably, Prime Minister Drew emphasized that this initiative is not…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 13 October 2025 The Ministry of Sustainable Development, in keeping with its ongoing Squatter’s Regularization Project, L.A.N.D Initiative and Land Regularization processes, will be hosting several handing over ceremonies to officially signify the formalization of ownership for approved informal residents in the Amsterdam, St. Paul’s; La Guerite, Shadwell and Upper Monkey Hill, St. Peters communities. This initiative is a progressive step in supporting community empowerment through land ownership and the provision of secure tenure in keeping with Pillar 5 of our nation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), Sustainable Settlements and is reflective of the Ministry’s wider efforts…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 13, 2025 (SKNIS): The historic Fort Thomas property in Fortlands, Basseterre, is set to be transformed into a world-class cultural and educational landmark, as Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew led the ground-breaking ceremony for The Symbol of Love Museum and Monuments – a US$30 million investment that will redefine the tourism and heritage landscape of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister Drew described the event as the beginning of a new chapter for this treasured site. “Twenty-six years ago, in 1999, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis acquired this 8.7-acre property. For too…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 10, 2025 (SKNIS) — The general public is being given the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the 2026 National Budget, as the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Cabinet Secretariat, commences a series of consultations under the theme “Turning Conversations into Action: Building Our Sustainable Island State Together.” The consultations—comprising two community-based meetings and one national forum—are designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue between the Government and citizens, allowing for public input in determining national priorities and fiscal strategies for the 2026 financial year. The first consultation takes place on Wednesday, 15th October 2025,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 10 October 2025 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development (MOSD) officially announces its celebration of Sustainability Month – a dynamic, month-long observance dedicated to showcasing the Ministry’s pivotal role in building resilience by advancing the nation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA) which aims to accelerate the attainment of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and promote development planning guided by our National Development Planning Framework (led by Ministry of Economic Development). This year marks the third anniversary of this observance which is being held under the theme “MOSD Leading into the Future”. As a special…

My fellow citizens and residents, Today, as we join the international community in observing World Mental Health Day, we do so under the profoundly relevant theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” This year’s theme calls us to reflect on a truth that is both simple and powerful: in times of crisis, mental health is not a luxury, it is a lifeline. Whether the catastrophe comes in the form of a hurricane, a pandemic, the sudden loss of a loved one, or even the slow, silent stresses of daily life, our emotional well-being is just as…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 8, 2025 (PMO) -Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that the pioneering ASPIRE Programme, the Federation’s flagship youth savings and investment initiative, continues to gain remarkable traction, with over 5,000 applicants, more than 4,000 accounts opened, and over EC$4 million already invested in the next generation of Kittitians and Nevisians. Speaking during his October 7 Roundtable with members of the media, Prime Minister Drew described the programme’s progress as “a revolutionary investment in our young people and in the financial future of our nation.” The Prime Minister also detailed another significant step for the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (8 October, 2025) – On 3rd October, Her Excellency Linda Charlotte Te Puni, New Zealand High Commissioner to Saint Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy called on The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, following the presentation of her Letter of Introduction to the Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew. The Foreign Minister welcomed Her Excellency Te Puni and conveyed the gratitude of the Government for New Zealand’s efforts in enhancing cooperation with Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Minister expressed that it is an opportunity to strengthen the relations as…