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Published 17 August 2026

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St Kitts and Nevis, News Source

Government Launches 2026 Back-to-School Voucher for Every Eligible Child as Cost-of-Living Support Continues

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 17, 2026 (PMO) – As families across St. Kitts and Nevis prepare for the start of a new academic year, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is again moving to ease the financial pressures on households with the launch of its 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, providing EC$250 for every eligible child enrolled in a registered educational institution across the Federation.

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Published 13 August 2026

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

SCHOOL BUS FLEET STRENGTHENED AHEAD OF NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Thursday, August 13, 2026: When students return to school on Sept. 07,
they will do so with a much improved fleet of school buses, as the Ministry of Education
continues its efforts to enhance transportation services for students across St. Kitts.

A major development ahead of the new school year is the return of the Ministry’s largest school
bus, which was out of service for much of the last academic year.

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Published 11 August 2026

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

37 NATIONALS AWARDED TAIWAN SCHOLARSHIPS AS GOVERNMENT SIGNALS PLANS TO DOUBLE OPPORTUNITIES IN 2027

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 10, 2026 (SKNIS) – Thirty-seven (37) nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis have been awarded scholarships to pursue university education in the Republic of China (Taiwan), marking the largest number of scholarships awarded to the Federation by Taiwan in a single year.

The scholarship awards were formally presented during a ceremony on Saturday, August 08, 2026, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.

Twenty-eight (28) students received the 2026 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Scholarships, while nine (9) students were awarded scholarships under the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) programme.

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew; Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley; Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas; Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, and Taiwan’s Resident Ambassador to Saint Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Edward Ling-Wen Tao.

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Published 11 August 2026

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

37 CITIZENS OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS BENEFIT FROM TAIWANESE SCHOLARSHIP

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, August 10, 2026:​ Thirty-seven (37) citizens from the Federation
of St. Christopher and Nevis were awarded scholarships by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MOFA) and the Taiwan International Cooperation Development Fund (ICDF) at a
ceremony held at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort Ballroom on Saturday August 08.

Ambassador Edward Tao announced an increase in the number of available scholarships and
asked the recipients to show deep gratitude for the opportunity they received,

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Published 22 July 2026

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

REPUBLIC BANK EMPOWERS YOUNG INNOVATORS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SESSION AT ROBO-MINDSET SUMMER CAMP

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Wednesday, July 22, 2026: As part of the St. Kitts-Nevis Robotics Association’s Robo-Mindset Summer Camp, Republic Bank St. Kitts and Nevis hosted an engaging session focused on small business development and entrepreneurship on Tuesday, July 21.

The session was facilitated by Ms. Pamela Daniel, Country Manager, Republic Bank St. Kitts and Nevis, along with Ms. Shakira Matthew, Business Banking Officer. The presenters introduced campers to key concepts, including the importance of identifying business opportunities, developing ideas, managing finances, and understanding the fundamentals of starting and operating a small business.

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