Since 2015,
Operating in St. Christopher & Nevis.
The Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU), operating within the Prime Minister’s Office of Saint Kitts and Nevis, serves as the Government’s focal point for advancing regional integration and strengthening engagement with the Kittitian and Nevisian diaspora worldwide. The Unit’s work is guided by the principles of the Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), promoting national development through collaboration, cultural connection, and citizen participation at home and abroad.
RIDU plays a central role in facilitating Saint Kitts and Nevis’ active participation in CARICOM and OECS integration processes, including policy coordination, free movement advocacy, and support for regional decision-making frameworks. It also leads national preparations for major regional events such as the CARICOM Heads of Government Meetings, CARICOM Day and OECS Colours Day observances, and thematic policy dialogues.
Equally central to its mandate is diaspora engagement. RIDU works to deepen connections between citizens abroad and their homeland through initiatives such as the Diaspora Heritage and Emergence Programmes, the Diaspora Digest newsletter, and ongoing collaborations with diaspora associations across the United Kingdom, North America, and the wider Caribbean. These initiatives highlight the achievements of nationals abroad, facilitate investment and knowledge exchange, and encourage civic and cultural participation.
Through its integrated portfolio, RIDU functions as a bridge between regional institutions, the Kittitian and Nevisian diaspora, and national agencies, ensuring that policies and programmes reflect shared values of unity, opportunity, and sustainable development.
Our Mission
A globally connected Saint Kitts and Nevis, driving sustainable national development through regional integration and Diasporic partnerships.
Our Vision
We will advance Saint Kitts and Nevis' sustainable development agenda by strategically connecting the federation with the Caribbean region and our global Diaspora through collaboration, policy implementation, and knowledge sharing
Our Core Values
Our work is guided by principles that reflect our commitment to service, inclusivity, and nation-building.
