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HISTORIC TAIWAN NAVY VISIT FURTHER STRENGTHENS THE ENDURING FRIENDSHIP WITH SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

Published 10 April 2026

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HISTORIC TAIWAN NAVY VISIT FURTHER STRENGTHENS THE ENDURING FRIENDSHIP WITH SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 10, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis today, April 10, 2026, officially welcomed the historic goodwill visit from the Taiwan Navy, marking the squadron’s first arrival to the Federation in 23 years, and reaffirming the deep and enduring ties between the two nations.

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Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Announces Discounted VAT Rate Days (DVRD) for 2026

Published 10 April 2026

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Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Announces Discounted VAT Rate Days (DVRD) for 2026
Easter DVRD Set for April 17; Summer and Christmas Dates Confirmed

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – April 10, 2026 – In a continued effort to stimulate economic activity and provide meaningful financial relief to citizens and residents, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today released the 2026 schedule for its Discounted Value Added Tax (VAT) Rate Days. Building on the success of previous initiatives, these designated shopping periods will offer substantial savings on qualifying purchases during key times of the year.

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Weather Bulletin

Published 9 April 2026

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Weather Bulletin

Issued at: 5 pm Thursday 9th April 2026
Present Weather: Clear skies with slight haze
Winds: A moderate breeze of 14 mph from an Easterly direction
Temperature: 27°C / 80°F Max Temp: 30°C / 85°F Humidity: 80%
Sea Level Pressure: 1015.4mbs or 29.98”
24-hour rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: Nil
Amount of rainfall for the month of April: 5.9mm/0.23’’
Sunrise: Tom 5:59 am Sunset: Tom 6:26 pm.

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PM Drew Advances Strategic Knowledge-Sharing Mission in Guyana Across Security, Health, Agriculture and Governance

Published 9 April 2026

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PM Drew Advances Strategic Knowledge-Sharing Mission in Guyana Across Security, Health, Agriculture and Governance
 

Georgetown, Guyana, April 09, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew continued his visit to Guyana on Wednesday with a full day of strategic engagements focused on practical knowledge-sharing and identifying innovative solutions to support national development in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Prime Minister’s packed schedule included visits to key institutions and project sites spanning public service digitization, smart traffic enforcement, law enforcement command systems, agricultural research, and modern healthcare delivery. 

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St. Kitts and Nevis, Guyana Deepen Strategic Ties Through Security, Agriculture, Modernization and Biodiversity Pact

Published 9 April 2026

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St. Kitts and Nevis, Guyana Deepen Strategic Ties Through Security, Agriculture, Modernization and Biodiversity Pact
 

Georgetown, Guyana, April 8, 2026 (PMO) – Saint Kitts and Nevis and Guyana have taken a major step toward deepening bilateral relations following the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in the areas of non-lethal defense and security cooperation, agriculture and food security, and government modernization. The agreements were signed on April 8th, during Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew’s visit to Guyana, where he also formalized Saint Kitts and Nevis’ membership in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, an international initiative launched by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali to safeguard biodiversity and promote sustainable development. 

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