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PM Browne said the agreement will allow Antigua and Barbuda to assist with refugee resettlement, with full support from the U.S.

President Trump said U.S. forces struck targets in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.

Speaking in her national address, the candidate criticized the two longest-running parties of Antigua and Barbuda, saying their leadership has repeatedly left the nation entangled in scandal after scandal.

PM Drew emphasized moving forward with purpose, calm leadership, and confidence as the chairmanship is handed over by Dr Irfaan Ali of Guyana.

PM Drew said the healthcare sector in St Kitts and Nevis is undergoing major transformation, with Nigerian professionals contributing their skills and experience to serve the nation.

He highlighted decisive government actions, including a revised minimum wage and the removal of VAT and customs duties on essential food items to ease the burden on households.

PM Skerrit emphasized that no existing US visas will be revoked and Dominican nationals with valid visas can continue to travel as usual.

Reports indicate that other nationals from Saint Lucia were also denied visas during the same period, raising concerns about US immigration practices.

To date, 313 of these homes have already been handed over to beneficiaries, with the remaining units in the final stages of completion.

PM Browne emphasized that Antigua and Barbuda has worked closely with US authorities to strengthen safeguards within its Citizenship by Investment Programme, ensuring it poses no security risk to the US.

Speaking at a year-end press conference on Monday, PM Skerrit emphasized that a responsible government must stand with its people during times of hardship.

St Kitts and Nevis prepares to present its 2026 budget, with a focus on health, education, economic diversification and climate resilience.

Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit defends the minimum wage increase, assuring it boosts vulnerable workers without sparking inflation.

Her profile highlights her milestone as Barbados’ first female prime minister, her acclaimed 2021 UN General Assembly speech on climate action and her recognition as a UNEP ‘Champion of the Earth’ for policy leadership.

Minister Dana Morris Dixon announced that government entities will cancel large Christmas celebrations this year to prioritize recovery, rehabilitation and support for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The school will be named after former parliamentary representative Vernice Bellony as the decision was taken with the support of the cabinet.

The council reportedly decided to reject Chastanet's resignation request, amid calls for new leadership within the UWP after their December 1 loss at the polls.

The Foreman described Descartes’ political journey as “a rapid unraveling” and argued that the young candidate’s campaign collapsed under the weight of missteps, miscalculations, and the election-day incident that triggered public speculation.

The UWP won just one seat in the general elections, secured by Chastanet in Micoud South, while the Saint Lucia Labour Party claimed 14 seats, with two going to independent candidates.

Maduro emphasized that the revelation marks the first public acknowledgement of the conversation, which has reignited speculations about the easing of the long-strained relations between the US and Venezuela.