Saint Kitts and Nevis

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

Clearing of lands for the construction of new smart homes has begun, marking the first step forward in the government's mission to provide affordable, high-quality, climate-resilient housing

The inaugural National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality 'Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions' was held in St. Kitts; keynote speaker Dr. Steve D. Whittaker underlined the critical need for cleaner indoor environments

Strategies to enhance maritime safety and security were explored at the Regional Security System Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference held in St. Kitts Marriott from October 10 to 11, 2024

The government announced the official launch of the Citizenship by Investment Unit as a joint-stock company, strengthening the solidity of the programme and fostering its global reputation

The Nevis Island Ministry of Communications and Works Administration is collaborating with St. Kitts authorities on the multi-million dollar St. Peters Road Rehabilitation Project