Saint Kitts and Nevis National Assembly to Convene on October 17, 2025

Upcoming Legislative Session

The National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis is set to convene for a legislative session on Friday, October 17, 2025. The meeting will take place at the National Assembly Chambers in Government Headquarters, Basseterre. While the specific agenda for this particular sitting is typically released closer to the date, such sessions are crucial for the legislative process of the twin-island federation.

Composition and Role of the National Assembly

The National Assembly serves as the unicameral legislative body of Saint Kitts and Nevis, working alongside King Charles III, represented by Governor-General Dame Marcella Liburd, to form the country's legislature. The Assembly comprises 14 or 15 members, including 11 elected Representatives (eight from St. Kitts and three from Nevis) and three or four Senators. Senators are appointed by the Governor-General, with two on the advice of the Prime Minister and one on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, while the Attorney-General serves as an ex-officio member. All members serve five-year terms. The current Speaker of the National Assembly is Lanien Blanchette, who assumed office in October 2022. The Clerk of the National Assembly is Trevlyn Stapleton, appointed in January 2022, and the Deputy Clerk is Mauriel Knight, appointed in February 2023.

Recent Legislative Focus

The National Assembly has maintained an active legislative schedule throughout 2025, addressing various critical national issues. Recent sittings have seen significant legislative developments, including:

• The tabling of the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship By Investment Regulatory Authority Agreement Bill, 2025, which aims to establish a regional regulatory body for Citizenship by Investment programs, during a sitting on October 6, 2025.
• The passage of the Special Sustainability Zone Authorisation Bill, 2025, and amendments to the Banking Act (Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2025) on August 11, 2025, focusing on sustainable development and financial sector regulation.
• An amendment to the Housing and Social Development Levy Act, passed on July 10, 2025, designed to protect minimum wage earners from levy deductions.
• The first readings of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Plastic Waste Reduction Bill, 2025, and the second reading of the Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill, 2025, during a session on March 21, 2025.

These legislative actions reflect the government's ongoing commitment to its development agenda, which includes economic expansion, social equity, and environmental sustainability. The upcoming October 17 session is expected to continue this trajectory, with members debating and advancing legislation pertinent to the nation's progress.