Saint Kitts and Nevis News

The Prime Minister highlighted the assistance provided to families seeking medical treatment and the purchase of five ambulances as part of wider efforts to strengthen healthcare services.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew has also asked the Ministry of Finance to examine barriers preventing STEP participants from qualifying for mortgages because of their employment arrangements.

The measures include VAT reductions, salary increases, electricity subsidies and lower fuel-related charges aimed at easing financial pressures on households and keeping energy costs affordable.

Dr. Terrance Drew met with Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials to review ministry funding requests, assess current spending and discuss priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Bernadette Riveria of Keturah Tours Luxury Chauffeurs received the Service Excellence Award at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, recognising her professionalism and contribution to luxury transport services in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew returned to St. Kitts and Nevis on October 24 after overseas treatment and rehabilitation, with a national thanksgiving service held the following day at National Heroes Park.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew returned to St. Kitts and Nevis on October 24 after medical treatment overseas, thanking his family, medical team, Cabinet colleagues and supporters for their prayers and encouragement.

John Emile Ferdinand, Jonathan Winston Bass and Captain Winston Alphanso Skeete received honours for their contributions to law, business leadership and maritime services.

Acting Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley highlighted the need to strengthen local enterprise, improve energy and water security, and prepare workers for emerging industries as the Government gathers public input for its 2027 budget.

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew is expected to return to St Kitts and Nevis on October 24 after receiving medical clearance to resume his official duties.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported in the Caribbean Sea near Saint Kitts and Nevis on October 18, 2026.

St. Kitts and Nevis topped the CBI Index 2026 with 78 points, followed by Dominica with 75 and Grenada with 72.

St Kitts and Nevis joined Taiwan in celebrating its 115th National Day on October 10, reaffirming 43 years of diplomatic relations and cooperation in education, healthcare, renewable energy and other sectors.

St Kitts and Nevis all-rounder Jahzara Claxton scored 73 runs and took seven wickets as West Indies Women completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe.

Nevis ranked 13th and St. Kitts 17th in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for the Caribbean and Atlantic, with both islands scoring above 91 points.

Jahzara Claxton delivered consecutive all-round performances as West Indies Women recorded back-to-back eight-wicket victories over Zimbabwe in the first two T20 internationals.

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas brought 7,069 passengers to St. Kitts on October 1, with visitors exploring Port Zante, local attractions, tours and beaches across the island.

Ten families in Constituency 4 received keys to new homes in Half Way Tree, with officials highlighting housing as a source of security, stability and opportunity for families.

Trans Anguilla Airways has opened a dedicated office and established a local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, strengthening its presence and regional air connections in St Kitts and Nevis.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew met Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley in Miami on September 28 for an update on government work, national matters and the Federation’s UNGA81 engagements.