Richards accuses government of silence as EU deadline on CBI nearsThe PAM leader says St Kitts and Nevis is in trouble and must prepare for the possible closure of its citizenship by investment programme.
Drew pushes 2027 budget past December, saying law allows until AprilThe Prime Minister gave no new date, three weeks after his government held its national budget forum and days before an EU deadline that could hit revenue.Drew dismisses talk of ending STEP and orders review of path to permanent jobsThe Prime Minister has asked the Financial Secretary to examine how long-serving STEP workers can move into permanent employment.Drew claims CBI reliance has been cut sharply as EU deadline loomsThe Prime Minister says CBI made up almost 70 per cent of the budget when he took office, but has not said how the government will answer the EU before its 12 November deadline.Drew says financial blacklisting a bigger worry than visa-free access in CBI debateThe Prime Minister says the government is still gathering information on European concerns over citizenship by investment and will issue a statement.Hanley invites young diaspora professionals to come home and buildThe Acting Prime Minister used the citizenship debate to call on skilled nationals abroad to start businesses and share their expertise.
National Assembly passes Citizenship Amendment Bill for diaspora descendantsThe new law creates a route for eligible descendants of Kittitians and Nevisians born abroad to register as citizens.Hanley calls for accountability and results at Budget 2027 forumThe Acting Prime Minister told the national forum that people are entitled to expect results and invited participants to challenge the government's assumptions.Prime Minister Drew cleared to return to full duty after strokeDr Terrance Drew says he has completed rehabilitation and will resume official duties this week, more than six weeks after he was taken ill.Education and water security among priorities for 2027 budgetOfficials told a budget consultation that around 70 per cent of St Kitts now has a 24-hour water supply, as the Ministry of Education outlined curriculum reforms.