Saint Kitts and Nevis

Plastic Waste Reduction Bill 2025 was passed; it is saluted as a monumental asset for tourism, Saint Kitts and Nevis’ main economic driver, as the long-term success of the incoming is intrinsically tied to the preservation of its pristine environment

Construction of the new Basseterre High School will begin in the coming weeks as the Government prepares to meet a key commitment to have a facility 'like no other in the region' that capitalises on latest teaching and learning techniques and technology

The Day of Interruption, a nationwide student action against crime, violence and unsocial behavior at school, was celebrated on 26 February; organized by the Citizen Security Secretariat, it saw a massive participation of volunteers

A comprehensive public sensitization campaign to educate residents and businesses on the phased ban of single-use plastics in St. Kitts and Nevis was organized and launcheds by the Nevis Island Administration

The competent Ministers on 31 January passed The Passage of the Vehicles and Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025 and the ground breaking Passage Of Plea Negotiations And Agreements Bill 2024, considered a milestone for justice reform

As the country registered a 70% reduction of shootings and killings in Q3 2024, PM Dr. Terrance Drew hailed the resilience of the people and the effectiveness of crime prevention strategies, inviting citizens and stakeholders to celebrate the progress

A new fleet of ambulances is on the way to St. Kitts and Nevis as the government continues to take extraordinary measures to improve healthcare; the five emergency medical transport vehicles are expected to arrive in the Federation in February 2025

Home and business owners on Nevis will benefit from new initiatives announced by the Administration aimed at incentivizing the construction sector through expanded concessions on building materials for property renovations, expansions or developments

Premier of Nevis listed the completion of the Solar Desalination Plant at Maddens, the Bath and Butler’s Village road projects and the Oualie Water Taxi Terminal Building, as well as the opening of another International Bank as major achievements of 2024

Six cruise ships docked simultaneously on 26 December bringing a total of 11.334 passengers to the island that was bustling with activity as it welcomed one of the largest influxes of visitors in its history

Taking into account an increase in the number of diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Ministry of Education intends to place greater emphasis on this condition in the upcoming year 2025

A 90-day Campaign Against Crime and Violence addressing root causes of crime with holistic, community-driven solutions shew significant results, including a 19% reduction in overall reported crimes and a 66% decrease in firearm-related homicides

The 12th Annual Scientific Conference of the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons was hosted in St. Kitts and Nevis for the first time; the 3 days international event aims to promote safe and accessible laparoscopic surgery throughout the region