CREATIVE EXCELLENCE CLEBRATED AT FELIX DEXTER AWARD CEREMONY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, Monday, July 06 , 2026: Creative excellence was celebrated and rewarded as the Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Felix Dexter Foundation in the United Kingdom, honoured outstanding students at the Felix Dexter Award Ceremony, held at the NEMA Conference Room located at Lime Kiln, on Thursday, July 2.
The ceremony marked another milestone in the ongoing partnership between the Ministry of Education and the Felix Dexter Foundation, reflecting their shared commitment to promoting excellence in education and the performing arts.
Published 4 July 2026 Buckie Got It, St Kitts and Nevis, News Source
St. Kitts and Nevis Advances Gender Equality Through Strengthened Monitoring, Data Systems, and Youth Initiatives with UNESCO Support
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 3, 2026 (UNESCO National Commission) – The Department of Gender Affairs is accelerating its work to ensure equal opportunities for all people in St. Kitts and Nevis, underpinned by stronger cross-government cooperation, evidence-based policy, and targeted youth development — with UNESCO playing a key supporting role in building national systems for monitoring and accountability.
Published 2 July 2026 Buckie Got It, St Kitts and Nevis, News Source
Ground is Broken on New Port Zante Cruise Terminal
Left to Right: Managing Director of Baley Project Management & Construction, Sunil Baley; Chief Executive Officer at the St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority, Adeola Moore; Minister of Tourism et al, the Hon. Marsha T. Henderson; Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Minister of Public Infastructure et al, the Hon. Konris G. Maynard, and Chairman of St. Christopher Air & Seaports Authority, Jonathan Bass.
Basseterre, St. Kitts (2 July 2026) — St. Kitts marked a historic milestone in its tourism development with the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new cruise terminal at Port Zante. The ceremony brought together government officials, tourism stakeholders, industry partners, and members of the media to celebrate the commencement of a transformative project that will position St. Kitts and Nevis as a premier cruise turnaround port in the Caribbean with the ultimate goal of offering full homeport services.
Published 2 July 2026 Buckie Got It, St Kitts and Nevis, News Source
Afreximbank and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis Announce Changes to ACTIF2026
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis announce that the Fifth Annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026), originally scheduled to take place from 29–31 July 2026 in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, will no longer take place as earlier announced.
Published 2 July 2026 Buckie Got It, St Kitts and Nevis, News Source
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SIGNS SKILLS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AT INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE IN GERMANY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, Wednesday,July 01, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) with the City of Hamburg, marking the launch of a new Skills Partnership between St. Kitts and Nevis and the German city on June 29. The signing took place during the International Sustainability Conference in Hamburg, Germany.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation to equip the next generation of workers with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges. An additional intention is to strengthen workforce development through international collaboration.
The Skills Partnership will promote knowledge exchange between the two jurisdictions and support the development of future-ready skills in key sectors. Discussions during the conference examined innovative knowledge exchange models that could serve as a blueprint for future international skills initiatives.
Addressing international delegates, Dr. Hanley emphasized that international cooperation is essential for Small Island Developing States and that the new partnership supports St. Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Island State Agenda. He noted that the Government is transforming the education system by expanding technical and vocational education, strengthening STEM education, and equipping learners with the skills needed for careers in renewable energy, digital innovation, healthcare, and other sustainable industries. He also underscored the importance of partnerships that deliver meaningful opportunities and practical benefits for citizens.
The signing of the JDI represents another significant milestone in St. Kitts and Nevis’ efforts to deepen international partnerships, strengthen education and workforce development, and advance its vision of becoming a Sustainable Island State.
Other distinguished members of the St. Kitts-Nevis delegation included Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of SustainableDevelopment, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, and Ms. Alma Martin, Special Envoy to the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis.
