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Published 22 September 2026

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SENIOR MINISTER DOUGLAS CALLS FOR DEEPER CELAC-INDIA COOPERATION TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURAL DIVERSIFICATION 

New York, USA, September 22, 2026 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, reaffirmed Saint Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to strengthening relations between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and India during the CELAC–India Ministerial Meeting held on Tuesday, September 22, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York.

In his intervention, Senior Minister Douglas pledged the Federation’s support for the continued development of the CELAC–India relationship and commended Uruguay for its leadership of CELAC at a time when greater cooperation among member states and international partners is increasingly important.

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Published 22 September 2026

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SAINT AND NEVIS GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES INAUGURAL RETAIL BOND TO EXPAND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSEHOLDS AND ORGANISATIONS

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 22, 2026 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has officially launched its inaugural Household and Non-Governmental Organisation Retail Bond, opening a new avenue for citizens, residents and eligible organisations to participate directly in the country’s investment landscape while earning a fixed return on their savings.

The two-year bond is issued through the Regional Government Securities Market (RGSM) and carries a fixed interest rate of 4.5 percent per annum, with interest payments made semi-annually. The principal will be repaid at maturity on October 26, 2028.

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Published 22 September 2026

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FIRST LADY DIANI PRINCE-DREW BRINGS CARIBBEAN VOICE TO CONCORDIA ANNUAL SUMMIT

New York, USA, September 21, 2026 (SKNIS): First Lady of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mrs. Diani Prince-Drew, brought a Caribbean perspective to the global stage on Monday, September 21, as a featured speaker at the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit in New York City, held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81).

Mrs. Prince-Drew participated in the high-level session, “Fostering the Future Together: A Global Commitment to the Next Generation,” under the Summit’s Advancing Human Rights & Social Progress programme.

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Published 21 September 2026

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Acting Prime Minister Hanley Leads St. Kitts and Nevis Delegation to 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 21, 2026 (PMO) – Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has led the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis’ delegation to New York for the Eighty-First Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), reaffirming the Federation’s commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation and the advancement of its national development priorities on the global stage.

The 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly officially opened on September 8, 2026, with the high-level General Debate scheduled to commence on September 22 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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Published 21 September 2026

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TRADITION, MUSIC, CULTURE AND PATRIOTISM ENERGISE SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS’ INDEPENDENCE PARADE

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 20, 2026 (SKNIS): A gentle breeze blew across the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Saturday (September 19, 2026) evening, as thousands of individuals donned in national colours, waved national flags at the Ceremonial Parade for the 43rd Anniversary of Independence of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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