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Taiwan Navy’s “Friendship Flotilla” Concludes Landmark Visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis after 23-Year Hiatus

Published 11 April 2026

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Taiwan Navy’s “Friendship Flotilla” Concludes Landmark Visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis after 23-Year Hiatus

The Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy’s 2026 Midshipmen Cruising and Training Squadron (MCTS) successfully concluded a three-day goodwill visit to the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis from April 9 to 11. The visit, marking the fleet’s first return to the Federation in 23 years, was characterized by high-level official engagements, cultural exchanges, and overwhelming public support.

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HISTORIC TAIWAN NAVY VISIT FURTHER STRENGTHENS THE ENDURING FRIENDSHIP WITH SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

Published 10 April 2026

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HISTORIC TAIWAN NAVY VISIT FURTHER STRENGTHENS THE ENDURING FRIENDSHIP WITH SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 10, 2026 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis today, April 10, 2026, officially welcomed the historic goodwill visit from the Taiwan Navy, marking the squadron’s first arrival to the Federation in 23 years, and reaffirming the deep and enduring ties between the two nations.

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Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Announces Discounted VAT Rate Days (DVRD) for 2026

Published 10 April 2026

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Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Announces Discounted VAT Rate Days (DVRD) for 2026
Easter DVRD Set for April 17; Summer and Christmas Dates Confirmed

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – April 10, 2026 – In a continued effort to stimulate economic activity and provide meaningful financial relief to citizens and residents, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today released the 2026 schedule for its Discounted Value Added Tax (VAT) Rate Days. Building on the success of previous initiatives, these designated shopping periods will offer substantial savings on qualifying purchases during key times of the year.

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Weather Bulletin

Published 9 April 2026

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Weather Bulletin

Issued at: 5 pm Thursday 9th April 2026
Present Weather: Clear skies with slight haze
Winds: A moderate breeze of 14 mph from an Easterly direction
Temperature: 27°C / 80°F Max Temp: 30°C / 85°F Humidity: 80%
Sea Level Pressure: 1015.4mbs or 29.98”
24-hour rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: Nil
Amount of rainfall for the month of April: 5.9mm/0.23’’
Sunrise: Tom 5:59 am Sunset: Tom 6:26 pm.

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PM Drew Advances Strategic Knowledge-Sharing Mission in Guyana Across Security, Health, Agriculture and Governance

Published 9 April 2026

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PM Drew Advances Strategic Knowledge-Sharing Mission in Guyana Across Security, Health, Agriculture and Governance

Georgetown, Guyana, April 09, 2026 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew continued his visit to Guyana on Wednesday with a full day of strategic engagements focused on practical knowledge-sharing and identifying innovative solutions to support national development in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Prime Minister’s packed schedule included visits to key institutions and project sites spanning public service digitization, smart traffic enforcement, law enforcement command systems, agricultural research, and modern healthcare delivery.