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Published 20 August 2026

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St. Kitts’ Cruise Sector Marks Strong Rebound, Surpassing One Million Passengers

Milestone reflects renewed cruise line confidence, strengthened 

partnerships and continued growth of the sector

Basseterre, St. Kitts (August 20, 2026) — St. Kitts has welcomed 1,002,282 cruise passengers as of today, surpassing the one-million-passenger mark for the first time since the pandemic. This significant milestone underscores the destination’s strong rebound and continued growth following the reopening of the global cruise industry.

The milestone reflects renewed confidence in St. Kitts as a cruise destination and the results of sustained efforts to strengthen industry partnerships, enhance the visitor experience and position the destination for continued growth.

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Published 18 August 2026

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St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Drew- Led Government Continues Practical Interventions to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures on Families

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 18, 2026 (PMO) – As persistent inflation, elevated prices and wider global economic uncertainty continue to place pressure on households across the Caribbean and beyond, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is maintaining a proactive approach to protecting families and strengthening their ability to withstand external economic shocks.

The recently launched 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, which provides EC$250 for every eligible child, represents the latest in a series of targeted interventions by the Drew-led Administration aimed at reducing household expenses and placing additional financial resources directly into the hands of families.

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Published 17 August 2026

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Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Jego Armstrong Announced as Featured Lecturer for 28^th Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series

Basseterre, St. Kitts; 17^th August 2026 – From the classrooms of Epworth/Maurice Hillier Memorial Junior School to some of the world’s most influential newsrooms, Mr Jego Armstrong’s remarkable journey has been defined by curiosity, courage and an enduring connection to the land of his birth. This year, the proud son of Newtown returns home as the featured speaker for the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series.

An Emmy Award-winning journalist and executive producer with more than two decades of experience in print, digital and broadcast media, Mr. Armstrong brings to the lecture series a compelling global perspective shaped by a career spent at the centre of consequential events and rapidly changing conversations.

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