St. Kitts and Nevis Advances Digital Transformation with Stakeholder Engagement and Equipment Handover for National Digital Identity Authentication Project. November 20, 2025 — Basseterre, St. Kitts — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to advance its national digital transformation agenda with the hosting of a Stakeholder Engagement Session and the formal handover of advanced ICT equipment to support the Digital Identity Authentication Project. The activities were led by the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and Posts (ICT), with the Digital Transformation Unit (DTU) serving as the technical lead for digital projects.
The stakeholder engagement session, held at the National ICT Center, brought together representatives from the Republic of China (Taiwan), ICDF, International Integrated Systems Inc. (IISI), Permanent Secretaries, members of the project team, and the management and staff of the Department of Technology.
The Digital Identity Authentication Project is a central component of the Government’s Whole-of-Government Technology Strategy. Implemented in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the project aims to establish a comprehensive, secure national e-ID system, enabling citizens to verify their identity both digitally and physically, authenticate online transactions, and sign documents electronically.
Advisor and Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Mr. Nigel Carty, underscored the strategic importance of creating a Digital Identity Trust Framework, noting that it is foundational to delivering secure and resilient digital services.
He reiterated that the e-ID card will be ICAO-compliant, equipped with a secure contactless chip, supported by public key infrastructure (PKI), and strengthened with anti-counterfeiting features such as microtext and holographic patterns. Over time, the e-ID is expected to streamline identification across the public service, potentially replacing Social Security, Driver’s Licence, National ID, and similar cards.
In her keynote address, Mrs. Cheryleann Pemberton, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of ICT and Post, articulated the national significance of the Digital Identity Authentication Project. She emphasized that since the project’s official launch in 2023, the Ministry of ICT and Post has worked in close partnership with the Ministry of National Security to ensure rigor, security, and responsible implementation.
She reaffirmed Taiwan’s enduring partnership, acknowledging its investment in ICT infrastructure, security systems, expert technical guidance, and capacity building over the past two years. These contributions, she noted, are enabling St. Kitts and Nevis to establish a robust digital identity ecosystem and develop local expertise.
The stakeholder engagement session, held at the National ICT Center, brought together representatives from the Republic of China (Taiwan), ICDF, International Integrated Systems Inc. (IISI), Permanent Secretaries, members of the project team, and the management and staff of the Department of Technology.
Mrs. Pemberton formally accepted the handover of the equipment, which includes servers, data management infrastructure, security appliances, network routing equipment, workstations, encryption systems, card printers, and card readers, noting that this donation represents “a critical pillar of our government’s agenda to build a Smart, Safe, and Sustainable Federation.”
She emphasized that the equipment will be installed under the management and supervision of the Ministry of National Security, ensuring the highest standards of data protection, institutional oversight, and system integrity.
“This is not merely a delivery of hardware; it is a powerful catalyst for a secure, trusted, reliable, and modern Digital Identity System that will transform how citizens interact with government and participate in the digital economy,” she stated.
Mrs. Pemberton expressed gratitude to the Taiwan partnership and applauded the project teams from DTU, the Department of Technology, the Ministry of National Security, and the Nevis Island Administration for their ongoing dedication and technical leadership.
Representing Ambassador Edward Tao, Second Secretary Hsien-Yu “Billy” Chung formally handed over the equipment and provided an update on the technical status of the project. Taiwanese consultants are currently in the Federation working on installation, configuration, and testing of the system.The donation was coordinated by Mr. Edward Chen, ICDF Project Manager, with technical support from IISI and Chongwa Telecom, whose teams custom-designed elements of the national e-ID system.
The Digital Identity Authentication Project stands as one of the most transformative national initiatives undertaken by St. Kitts and Nevis. It will enhance public service delivery, improve national security, strengthen data integrity, and empower citizens and businesses to engage confidently in the digital economy.The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis extends its sincere appreciation to the Republic of China (Taiwan) and looks forward to continued collaboration as the project moves into the implementation and operational phases.