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Published 21 December 2025

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Minister Duggins Pays Emotional Tribute, Parliament Observes Silence for Cultural Pillar Janet Johnson

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, 18th December 2025 – In an emotional moment during the second day of the 2026 parliamentary budget debate, the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Creative Economy and Culture, led a solemn tribute to the late Janet Johnson, a revered figure in national pageantry and culture, following a moment of silence observed by the entire House.

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Published 21 December 2025

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APPROPRIATION (2026) BILL, 2025, PASSED INTO LAW IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ PARLIAMENT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 19, 2025 (SKNIS): After a period spanning four (4) days, from the presentation of St. Kitts and Nevis’ 2026 Budget Address by the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on December 16, to the rebuttal by Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, the Honourable Mark Brantley, and debates by parliamentarians, The Appropriation (2026) Bill, 2025, with total estimates for 2026 of EC$ 1.075 billion for recurrent expenditure, capital expenditure and net lending, was passed into law on Friday, December 19, 2025.
 

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Published 21 December 2025

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NEW DIGITAL PRICE-TRACKING TOOLS TO STRENGTHEN CONSUMER PROTECTION IN 2026

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 19, 2025 (SKNIS): While the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis undertakes efforts to rebase the basket of goods and services used to compile the Consumer Price Index, consumers in Saint Kitts and Nevis will be further empowered to make wise shopping choices thanks to a partnership between the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Department of Information Technology, and the Digital Management Transformation Unit.

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Published 21 December 2025

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SENIOR MINISTER DOUGLAS PRAISES 2026 BUDGET AS A BLUEPRINT FOR SUSTAINED GROWTH AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 19, 2025 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Economic Development, Investment, Industry, Commerce, and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, has hailed the 2026 Budget as a clear and credible roadmap for sustained economic growth, good governance, and inclusive national development in Saint Kitts and Nevis.mail

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Published 21 December 2025

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GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH DRIVE AND SOLARISE CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES IN JANUARY 2026

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, December 19, 2025 (SKNIS): Two transformative and innovative initiatives are expected to launch in January 2026, accelerating Saint Kitts and Nevis’ shift toward greater use of clean and renewable energy sources.

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