St Kitts and Nevis announces double salary for public workers and pensioners

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Terrance Drew has announced a double salary payment for public-sector workers and pensioners in St. Kitts and Nevis, to be paid ahead of the Christmas season.

Delivering the 2026 Budget Address, Dr. Drew said the additional payment—equivalent to one month’s salary—will be made on Friday, December 19, 2025. The measure applies to civil servants, Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs), pensioners, and STEP workers across both the Federal Government and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA).

According to the prime minister, the payment is being granted in recognition of the service and continued support of public workers and retirees. Ministers of government, advisers, and certain other officials will not be eligible for the double salary.

The announcement was made as part of the government’s broader budget presentation for the 2026 fiscal year, with the early payout intended to provide added financial relief during the holiday period.