Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 13, 2026 Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that the new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility at the Joseph N. France General Hospital is in the final stages of construction, marking a significant milestone in the Government’s ongoing Health Transformation Agenda. During his Opening Statement in the National […]
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Government Introduces Reforms to Strengthen and Sustain the STEP Programme
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 13, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is rolling out significant reforms to the Skills Training and Empowerment Programme (STEP) to improve opportunities for enrollees in the private sector while ensuring the programme’s long-term sustainability. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible for STEP, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, […]
Prime Minister Drew Stresses CARICOM’s Essential Role in Regional Stability and Development
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 13, 2026 (PMO): Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has reaffirmed the essential role of regional integration in maintaining the sovereignty, stability, and development of both Saint Kitts and Nevis and the broader Caribbean region. Speaking in Parliament this week, Dr. […]
Antigua-Cabinet approves certificate programme to boost local tourism
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Feb 15, CMC – The Cabinet has approved a suite of policy measures designed to expand local participation in the tourism economy, including a new certificate programme for tourism businesses and the allocation of land at three locations for Antiguans to develop tourist accommodations. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant announced the […]
Barbados-Members of Cabinet to be sworn in on Monday
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Feb. 15, CMC – Following last week’s general election, the Swearing-in Ceremony for members of Cabinet and Parliamentarians will be held on Monday. The ceremony, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. (local time), will see officials take their Oaths of Office before the President of Barbados, Jeffrey Bostic. The Barbados Police Service has […]
Jamaica-Government urged to allocate money to healthier drink alternatives
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb. 14, CMC – The opposition People’s National Party’s spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson has called on the Government to allocate some of the money it hopes to earn from the Special Consumption Tax on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages towards healthier alternatives. Robinson made the suggestion while giving a preliminary reaction to statements by […]
Guyana-Mohameds want suspension of extradition committal prceedings
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 14, CMC – Lawyers representing Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed are seeking an order from the Court of Appeal suspending the extradition committal proceedings in the magistrate’s court. The lawyers said that their clients who are wanted in the United States on fraud and other […]
Curriculum Development Unit Advances Early Childhood Education Reform
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 12, 2026 — The Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) recently hosted a professional development session for kindergarten teachers centered on the theme “Plants and Animals,” part of the New Enhanced Curriculum currently being piloted across the Federation. The session provided an opportunity for educators to reflect on their classroom experiences, assess instructional […]
Jamaica-Church group issues warning about casino gaming
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb. 14, CMC — The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance says it has been carefully following recent parliamentary discussions surrounding the Casino Gaming General Regulations 2025 and is urging thoughtful reflection on what it says are the broader social implications. In a statement on Saturday, the group acknowledged that proposed integrated resort developments are being […]
ECCB Monetary Council recommits to “Big Push” initiative for ECCU countries
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Feb 14, CMC -The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) says some of its member countries were not on track to secure the debt-gross domestic (GDP) ratio of 60 per cent by 2035, even as it emphasised the need for policy agility and strategic partnerships to mitigate external vulnerabilities. The […]