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Published 11 September 2026

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NINETEEN DESERVING FAMILIES RECEIVE KEYS TO NEW HOMES AS GOVERNMENT MOVES TO FULFIL HOUSING DEMAND

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 11, 2026 (SKNIS): Nineteen families are preparing to move into their new homes in Stapleton, St. Peter’s, following a key handover ceremony by the National Housing Corporation (NHC). The 16 two-bedroom homes and 3 one-bedroom homes were distributed at the ceremony on Thursday, September 10, 2026, turning the dreams of families in need of homes into a reality.

Jonelle Rawlins, NHC’s General Manager, said that the lands now occupied by the Stapleton Housing Project were once used by a few persons for small-scale farming. However, the incredible demand for housing by an expanding population, saw the peaceful relocation of the small farms to more suitable lands, paving the way for what is expected to become a vibrant and thriving community.

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Published 11 September 2026

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Government Delivers 19 New Homes in Stapleton Village as Housing Expansion Continues Across St. Kitts

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 11, 2026 (PMO) — Nineteen families in Stapleton are now proud homeowners following the official handover of newly constructed homes by the National Housing Corporation (NHC), marking another significant milestone in the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ ongoing drive to expand homeownership and strengthen communities across the country.

The keys were presented during an official ceremony on Thursday, September 10, where Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Human Settlement, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, underscored that the development represents far more than the physical construction of houses. Delivering remarks on behalf of Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Eight, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, as well as in his capacity as the Minister with responsibility for the NHC, Dr. Hanley described the occasion as one where government policy becomes deeply personal. 

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Published 7 September 2026

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National Colours Day – Wear Red!

The general public is encouraged to wear RED on Friday, September 12, 2026, as we celebrate National Colors Day and the 43rd Anniversary of Independence of St Kitts and Nevis,

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