In a significant fiscal announcement, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has declared a special double salary payment for its public sector workforce and pensioners ahead of the 2025 Christmas season. Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, serving concurrently as Finance Minister, made the revelation during his parliamentary presentation of the 2026 National Budget Address.
The extraordinary compensation measure, equivalent to one full month’s additional salary, is scheduled for distribution on December 19, 2025. This initiative encompasses civil servants, Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs), participants in the Skills Training Empowerment Programme (STEP), and all pensioners across both the federal administration and the Nevis Island Administration.
Prime Minister Drew characterized the payment as an acknowledgment of the dedicated service and ongoing support demonstrated by public workers and retirees throughout the nation. Notably, the bonus exclusion applies to government ministers, ministerial advisers, and specific categories of high-ranking officials.
This financial gesture forms part of the government’s comprehensive budgetary framework for the 2026 fiscal year, strategically timed to alleviate economic pressures during the holiday period. The early disbursement aims to stimulate local economic activity while providing tangible recognition of public service contributions to national development.