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Published 11 June 2026
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EVIDENCE (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2026, MODERNISES DNA EVIDENCE LAW WHILE STRENGTHENING FAIR TRIAL PROTECTIONS IN SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 11, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis has advanced a significant reform of the justice system with the introduction of the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which modernises the legal framework governing DNA evidence while strengthening safeguards to protect fairness, privacy, and due process.

Presenting the Bill in the National Assembly today (June 11, 2026), Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, described the legislation as a balanced and necessary response to advancements in forensic science and modern criminal investigations.

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Published 11 June 2026
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MP MARSHA HENDERSON GIVES STRONG SUPPORT TO PASSAGE OF EVIDENCE (AMENDMENT) BILL
 

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 11, 2026 (SKNIS):The Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Christopher #2, fully endorsed the passage of the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which successfully moved through the National Assembly on Thursday (June 11, 2026).

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Published 11 June 2026
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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS PASSES AMENDMENTS TO BANKING ACT STRENGTHENING CONSUMER PROTECTION AND ACCESS TO BANKING SERVICES

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 11, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken another significant step toward strengthening consumer protection and improving the banking experience for citizens with the passage of the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduced by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in the National Assembly today, June 11, 2026.

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Published 11 June 2026
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ST. KITTS-NEVIS DEFENCE FORCE INTRODUCES DIGITAL COMBAT UNIFORMS

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, June 11, 2026 (SKNIS): Acting Commander of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF), Major Kayode Sutton, has hailed the significance of the new digital combat uniforms for the Infantry, Coast Guard Units and Reserves, as another milestone in the modernisation of the military organisation. 

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Published 11 June 2026
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Prime Minister Drew: Climate Change Demands Urgent Action as Federation Faces Severe Drought

Basseterre, St Kitts, June 11, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, who also as responsibility for the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Hon Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the urgent need for decisive climate action as St Kitts and Nevis confronts one of the most severe droughts in recent history, stressing that climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present-day reality affecting the lives of citizens and residents across the Federation.

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