On December 9, 2025, St. Kitts and Nevis joined the global community in observing International Anti-Corruption Day.

In a national address, Attorney General, the Hon. Garth Wilkin, highlighted the federation’s major progress in transparency and accountability

Compliance with annual declarations has significantly increased, with 161 filings in 2023 and 174 in 2024, signaling a cultural shift toward accountability in public service.

A central focus of the address was the theme: “Uniting with Youth against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.”

Corruption, described as a crime that steals directly from the future, undermines education, healthcare, and national development. The AG shared these statistics:

Hon. Garth Wilkin. The address ended with a call for youth engagement—encouraging them to understand their rights, hold leaders accountable, and uphold integrity as a national standard.