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Published 21 October 2026

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ACTING PRIME MINISTER HANLEY CALLS FOR GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESULTS IN BUDGET 2027

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 21, 2026 (SKNIS): Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has called for greater accountability, disciplined public spending and improved service delivery as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis prepares the 2027 National Budget.

Delivering the keynote address at the Budget 2027 National Forum on October 20, Dr. Hanley acknowledged the progress made over the past four years, while emphasising that continued attention must be given to families requiring support, services needing improvement and projects requiring more effective implementation.

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Published 21 October 2026

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ACTING PRIME MINISTER HANLEY HIGHLIGHTS ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AS KEY PRIORITY FOR BUDGET 2027

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 21, 2026 (SKNIS): Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has emphasised the need to build a more resilient and diversified economy, highlighting strategic investment in water security, renewable energy, agriculture and local enterprise as essential to the Federation’s long-term development.

Delivering the keynote address at the Budget 2027 National Forum, on October 20, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Acting Prime Minister Dr. Hanley noted that global economic uncertainty, rising import costs and changing weather patterns reinforce the importance of strengthening the country’s capacity to withstand external shocks.

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Published 20 October 2026

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ONE BILL TO RECEIVE SECOND READING IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 20, 2026 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given.

One Bill is slated to receive its second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law.

The Honourable Attorney General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Garth Wilkin, will move the second reading of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill had its first reading on September 18, 2026.

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Published 19 October 2026

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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS PARTICIPATES IN HIGH-LEVEL U.S. – CARIBBEAN DIALOGUE AS UNITED STATES COMMITS OVER US$340 MILLION TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, October 19, 2026 (SKNIS): The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis was represented at the highest level at the United States–Caribbean Dialogue in Washington, D.C., on October 15, 2026, where commitments exceeding US$340 million to strengthen regional security, digital connectivity, healthcare and economic resilience were announced.

Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, led the Federation’s delegation, accompanied by the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General.

The high-level engagement, hosted by United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, brought together Caribbean leaders and senior government representatives to advance cooperation on shared priorities, including economic development, energy security, investment, infrastructure and the fight against transnational crime.

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Published 19 October 2026

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEETS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, October 16, 2026 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. 

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