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Prime Minister Drew Meets with Deputy Prime Minister Hanley in Miami, Reaffirms Confidence in Government

Published 29 September 2026

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Prime Minister Drew Meets with Deputy Prime Minister Hanley in Miami, Reaffirms Confidence in Government

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 29, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew has expressed satisfaction and gratitude following a productive meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Geoffrey I. Hanley on September 28.
 

Deputy Prime Minister Hanley travelled to Miami, Florida, to brief the Prime Minister on national matters and the Federation’s recent engagements, following his participation in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York City.
 

During the meeting, Prime Minister Drew received a comprehensive update from the Deputy Prime Minister on national matters, the work of the Government and the Federation’s engagements during UNGA81. They also discussed ongoing government priorities and other matters of national importance.

Reflecting on the meeting, Prime Minister Drew said: “It was a pleasure to welcome my Deputy Prime Minister and to receive a full update on the work of our Government and our Federation’s engagements at the United Nations. I am encouraged by all that continues to be accomplished on behalf of our people. I thank Dr. Hanley and my Cabinet colleagues for their steady and dedicated leadership during this period, and I also extend my appreciation to Hon. Konris Maynard, who served as Acting Prime Minister while Dr. Hanley led St. Kitts and Nevis’ delegation to UNGA81.”
 

“To the people of St. Kitts and Nevis, I remain deeply grateful to God and my family, and for your prayers and support, which have been a genuine source of strength. My commitment to you, and to the vision we share for our Federation, remains unwavering, and I look forward to returning to my full duties in due course.”

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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS JUSTICE REFORMS IN THE GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT AT UN CRIME CONGRESS

Published 28 September 2026

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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS JUSTICE REFORMS IN THE GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT AT UN CRIME CONGRESS
 

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 28, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis took its place among leading justice ministers on the world stage on Sunday. The United Nations invited the Federation to share its criminal justice reforms at the Fifteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi.
 

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, addressed a High-Level Thematic Meeting on “Advancing Access to Justice for Effective and Fair Criminal Justice Systems.” He shared the panel with the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Monica Juma, and with ministers and senior officials from the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom, Kenya and Romania.

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“THE NEXT GREAT DIVIDE MUST NOT BE DIGITAL” – ACTING PRIME MINISTER HANLEY CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE AI FUTURE

Published 27 September 2026

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“THE NEXT GREAT DIVIDE MUST NOT BE DIGITAL” – ACTING PRIME MINISTER HANLEY CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE AI FUTURE

United Nations, New York, September 27, 2026 (SKNIS): Acting Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley has called for developing countries, particularly Small Island Developing States (SIDS), to have a meaningful role in shaping the rapidly evolving global artificial intelligence landscape.

Addressing world leaders during the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) on Friday, Dr. Hanley warned that technological advancement must not create another global divide that leaves developing nations behind.

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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS CALLS FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE AND FAIRER FINANCING FOR SMALL ISLAND STATES

Published 27 September 2026

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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS CALLS FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE AND FAIRER FINANCING FOR SMALL ISLAND STATES

United Nations, New York, September 27, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis has issued a strong call for the international community to translate climate commitments into meaningful action and reform the global financing system to better account for the vulnerabilities confronting Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Delivering the Federation’s national address during the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, said SIDS continue to bear a disproportionate burden from a climate crisis they did little to create.

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YOUNG CADET BREAKS THROUGH TO CLAIM TOP HONOURS AT INDEPENDENCE 43 DRILL COMPETITION

Published 27 September 2026

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YOUNG CADET BREAKS THROUGH TO CLAIM TOP HONOURS AT INDEPENDENCE 43 DRILL COMPETITION

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 26, 2026 (SKNIS): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) once again dominated at the Independence 43 Drill Competition. But the precision of Snaika Desamour of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force Cadet Corps impressed the judges, earning her the top individual award and also the Best Female in Drills title.

The standard of the competition held on the Bay Road on Friday (September 25, 2026) was extremely high as participants from the aforementioned RSCNPF and Cadet Corps were joined by representatives from the St. Christoper Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) and the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Service (SKNFRS) in a showcase of military drills.

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