Saint Kitts passes Special Sustainability Zones Bill

The National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis passed the Special Sustainability Zones Authorisation Bill, 2025 on August 11, 2025.

• Confirmed action: The Special Sustainability Zones Authorisation Bill, 2025 was passed in the National Assembly on August 11, 2025, establishing a legal framework to designate Special Sustainability Zones developed under strict sustainability, climate resilience, and infrastructure standards with transparent governance and community involvement.
• Planned initiatives / implementation focus: The Ministry of Economic Development and Investment (Senior Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas) will use the legislation to target and attract investments in diversified agriculture, hospitality and tourism, renewable energy, ICT, and other growth industries; Dr. Douglas reaffirmed his commitment to steer Saint Kitts and Nevis toward being a regional model of sustainable investment (no financial amounts or detailed timelines beyond the passage date were provided).