PRIME MINISTER DREW CHAMPIONS YOUTH INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AT VALIDATION WORKSHOP
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 22, 2026 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has underscored the immense potential of the nation’s young people and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating opportunities for youth-led innovation and entrepreneurship during the opening of the Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau Validation Workshop held today, May 22, 2026.
The St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA), through its Coaching Education Department, officially launched the C License Coaching Course 2026 recently at the National Bank Group Technical Center, marking another significant step in the Federation’s commitment to football development and coach education.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, SKNFA General Secretary Techell Mclean underscored the importance of the initiative and highlighted the Association’s decision to offer the course free of cost to participants.
Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday,May21, 2026: The Early Childhood Development Unit (ECDU) organized its yearly football festival, a pre – child month activity, bringing significant energy to the Warner Park Football stadium, on Wednesday, May 20th
Education Officer with responsibility for the early childhood sector, Mrs. Kethual Bergan, shared insights into the benefits of engaging early learners in football
“In early childhood, football offers a mixture of physical, social,and cognitive benefits. It also builds fundamental movement skills, encourages teamwork, and enhances attention skills. For over 10 years, the Ministry of Education has supported this initiative. Today, students from both private and public centers are here to have fun as they learn more about football.”
Director Kimona Browne (ECDU) expressed her enthusiasm for the Pre–Child Month activities.
“The Early Childhood Development Unit is officially gearing up for Child Month 41, and the excitement has already begun at the Football Stadium at Warner Park. Today’s Football festival marks one of the exciting pre-activities leading up to a month packed with fun, learning, health, and family engagement for our nation’s children. And the action continues on Thursday,May 28th, with our Cricket Festival at the Cricket Stadium here at Warner Park. These activities form part of the movement component of this year’s theme: Fueling our Bodies with the Best – good Nutrition Movement and Rest.”
Director Browne encouraged the public to join in the upcoming celebratory activities for Child Month
“We are encouraging the entire public to come out and support all the exciting activities we have in store throughout Child Month 41. Bring the energy, bring the support, bring the vibes,and celebrate with us as we place our children at the center of it all.”
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Preventative Crime Strategy Gains Regional Attention as CARICOM–UN Partnership Advances
Basseterre, St Kitts, May 21, 2026 (PMO): Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, highlighted the growing regional recognition of St. Kitts and Nevis’ preventative approach to crime reduction, as he addressed the official launch of the CARICOM–UNDP Diagnostic Document and CARICOM–UN Action Framework, May 21, emphasizing that sustainable solutions to crime and violence require broader societal intervention beyond traditional law enforcement measures.
Addressing regional representatives, United Nations officials, security stakeholders and national partners, Prime Minister Drew reflected on the Federation’s journey in rethinking and reshaping its response to crime and violence. He noted that while law enforcement and judicial interventions remain critical pillars of national security, lasting solutions demand a more comprehensive strategy that addresses the underlying social, psychological and environmental conditions that often precede criminal activity.
