The recent Regional Security System (RSS) Security Chiefs Meeting, held on April 2-3, 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, provided a significant platform for high-level discussions on regional security challenges. The meeting, chaired by Major Kayode Sutton, Acting Commander of the St Kitts Nevis Defence Force, brought together leaders of law enforcement agencies and…

Basseterre, St Kitts, March 31, 2025 (SKNDF): Members of the St Kitts- Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) participated in a Tactical Casualty Care and Evacuation Training with the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistant Team (LAMAT) 2025 Mission in St Kitts Nevis. The sessions were conducted at the J.N. France General Hospital from March 24 to 28, 2025.…

Basseterre, St Kitts, March 14, 2025 (SKNDF): Members of the St Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) were among other national security agencies that participated in a Risk Management Training held at the Customs and Excise Department, Basseterre from March 10 to 13 2025. Lieutenant Colonel Kerry Waterman, the Director of Policing and Risk Management at the…

Basseterre, St Kitts, March 12, 2025 (SKNDF): Members of the St Kitts- Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) along with Royal Navy Sailors of the HMS Medway, participated in Nelson Uniform Unveiling Ceremony on Sunday, 09 March 2025, at Government House, Nevis. The Deputy Governor General, Her Honour Mrs Hyleta Liburd, the Deputy Premier of Nevis, along…

Basseterre, St Kitts, April 12, 2025 (SKNDF): The St Kitts- Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) hosted a Cyber Security Resilience Subject Matter Expert Exchange with the Florida National Guards. These sessions were conducted at Camp Springfield, Basseterre, from April 7 to 11, 2025. In a strategic move to enhance regional cybersecurity, the Florida National Guard recently…

Basseterre, St Kitts, March 12, 2025 (SKNDF): Members of the St Kitts Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) along with Royal Navy Sailors of HMS Medway, carried out a historical handing over ceremonial parade on Sunday 09 March 2025. The ceremony with both forces saw the handing over of the newly restored St John’s Parish Register, at…

The St Kitts Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) congratulates Corporal Saunders C and Lance Corporal Jermaine Mills for successfully completing both the Regional Security System (RSS) Training Institutes, Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Course and the Common Faculty Development Instructor Courses held in Grenada. These courses were held from 20th January to 13 February 2025 and…

The Commander (Ag) of the St. Kitts- Nevis Defence Force, Major Kayode Sutton, strengthened ties with regional and international partners during the high-level United Kingdom and Caribbean Heads of Defence Conference held from January 27th to 29th, 2025 in the Dominican Republic. The Conference was co-hosted by the United Kingdom and the Dominican Republic. The…

Major Kayode Sutton, Acting Commander of the St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) conveyed the gratitude expressed by Dr. Hon Terrance Drew, the Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and his personal gratitude to the men and women of the Reserve and Band Corps for their continued commitment and dedication to service. The Commander…

Major Kayode Sutton, the Commander (Ag) of the St Kitts Nevis Defence Force met with the daughter of the late Commander of the St Kitts Nevis Defence Force, Captain Errol Maynard to receive a few memorabilia and other items significant value to the history of then St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Defence Force (SKNADF)/ St Kitts…

Major Kayode Sutton, the Commander (Ag) of the St Kitts Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) met officially at the SKNDF Headquarters at Camp Springfield with Major Rodney Studer of the Florida National Guard (FLNG) based at the United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados to discuss the upcoming State partnership programs and Subject Matter Experts Exchanges (SMEE)…

The St Kitts-Nevis Defence Force collaborated with the Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) to conduct a Medical Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) SMEE at the Defence Force Base, Camp Springfield from January 13 to 17 January 2025. A team of U.S. Army medical personnel conducted a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with thirteen (13) members…

Basseterre, St Kitts, December 20, 2024 (SKNDF): The St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) celebrated the holiday season with its annual Christmas lunch on Friday, December 20, 2024. The festive occasion brought together officers and ranks of the SKNDF, along with distinguished guests including the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Terrence Drew, Permanent Secretary in…

On Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, the vibrant spirit of Christmas filled Government House as Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, hosted her second annual “Kitti-Vision Jingle Mingle” for the children of soldiers serving in the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF). The festive atmosphere was palpable as children…

The St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) and the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps successfully completed their first joint exercise earlier this month, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and skill-building. The inaugural training, named Exercise Liamigua, took place from Tuesday, November 05th to Friday, November 08th, 2024. The exercise was the result of a partnership between the Minister of…

A team from the St Kitts Nevis Defence Force supported the 16th Annual Pink Walk of the Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation which started at Buckleys and ended at Frigate Bay on Saturday 26th October 2024. The team was lead by Major Sutton, Acting Commander of the SKNDF. Major Sutton and the SKNDF strongly…

Strategies to enhance maritime safety and security were explored at the Regional Security System (RSS) Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from October 10 to 11, 2024. The engaging discussions revolved around the conference theme, “Maritime Security in the Sub-Region: Safety, Resilience, and Sustainment.” Participants examined strategies to bolster domain…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 11, 2024 (SKNDF): St. Kitts and Nevis successfully hosted the Regional Security System (RSS) Security Chiefs Meeting on October 8 and 9, 2024. The event provided an opportunity to exchange valuable insights and strategies aimed at strengthening the mission to protect their respective nations while strengthening regional cooperation. The meeting, held at the St. Kitts Marriott…

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, an officer from the Dutch Marine paid a courtesy call on Major Kayode Sutton, the Acting Commander of the St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force. The visit was a precursor to the upcoming Mid-Planning Conference for Exercise Liamigua, a joint military training exercise set to take place over the period November…

A Glorious Display of Unity and Patriotism: St. Kitts and Nevis Celebrates Independence 41 The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis marked its 41st Independence Anniversary with a grand ceremonial parade at Warner Park. Led by the St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF), the event showcased the nation’s unwavering spirit and commitment to its sovereignty.…

On Friday 13 September 2024, four (4) members of the St Kitts Nevis Defence Force, successfully completed the RSS TI Junior Leadership Course that was held at Fort Smith, Coast Guard Base, St Kitts. LCPL Fredericks, LCPL Creary O, LCPL Vanterpool V and LCPL Eddy D were among twenty six other students including three (3)…

The St Kitts Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) Cadet Corps made a significant impact at the Inaugural Meeting of the OECS Joint Council of Ministers: Health, Human & Social Development & Educations. The cadets were tasked with escorting dignitaries and participating in the flag-placing ceremony, showcasing their exceptional training and discipline. This public event provided the…