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Published 26 September 2026

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ACTING PRIME MINISTER HANLEY SHOWCASES SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS’ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GAINS AT UNGA81

United Nations, New York, September 25, 2026 (SKNIS): Acting Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley used Saint Kitts and Nevis’ national address at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) on Friday to highlight tangible progress under the Federation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), declaring that the country is moving decisively from ambition to implementation.

Addressing the General Debate at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Dr. Hanley pointed to major advances in water security, renewable energy, food security, healthcare and sustainable development as evidence that the Federation is building greater resilience while improving the lives of its citizens.

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Published 25 September 2026

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GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHED TO ADVANCE EQUITY AND TRANSFORM SICKLE CELL CARE

New York, USA, September 23, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint  Kitts and Nevis took a prominent role in advancing global action on sickle cell disease on Wednesday, September 23, as the Federation co-hosted the official launch of OneSCD: A Global Partnership to Advance Equity and Transform Sickle Cell Care, bringing together international partners around a shared commitment to expand access to quality treatment and reduce disparities in care.

Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, represented the Federation at the high-level event, joining representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Africa CDC, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, medical professionals, advocates and other global partners.

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Published 24 September 2026

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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS CALLS FOR STRONGER GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO BUILD SIDS RESILIENCE

New York, USA, September 24, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis has called for stronger international partnerships, greater access to climate finance and accelerated investment in renewable energy to help Small Island Developing States (SIDS) withstand mounting climate, economic and geopolitical pressures.

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Published 24 September 2026

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MULTI-AGENCY TEAM BEGIN EXPLOSIVES DISPOSAL EXERCISE AND TRAINING IN SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 24, 2026 (SKNIS): Personnel from several agencies responsible formaintaining homeland security in Saint Kitts and Nevis are participating in a three-day explosives disposal exercise and training.

Expired munitions and ordnance are being safely detonated at the disposal exercise and training, which is being held at the Shooting Range at Bakers Point. Unauthorised individuals are asked to stay away from the exclusion zone during the September 23 to 25, 2026, training period being attended by members of the St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) Infantry and Coast Guard Unit, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), and the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS). The exercise is supported by the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS).

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