The Office of the Supervisor of Elections in St Kitts and Nevis has launched an investigation after discovering that its computer systems were accessed remotely without authorisation for several months.

According to the Electoral Office, the unauthorised access involved the computer systems at its Central Street office in Basseterre. 

The breach was uncovered during internal checks, after which the Information Technology Department was immediately called in to disable and discontinue the remote access.

The Supervisor of Elections has since begun a formal investigation into the incident and has sought assistance from the White Collar Crime Unit of the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force.

Preliminary assessments indicate that the integrity of the Register of Voters has not been compromised. 

Officials said there is no evidence that voter records were altered, corrupted, or deleted. 

However, investigations suggest that the individual or individuals involved may have extracted copies of the electoral list and related information.

The Electoral Office said the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness, stressing that every effort is being made to protect the integrity of the electoral system and its data. Authorities have indicated that those responsible will face legal action once identified.

In a statement, the Supervisor of Elections reminded the public that the preparation, custody, and publication of the Register of Voters and monthly voter lists are governed by the National Assembly Elections Act. Under the law, only the Chief Registration Officer, who is the Supervisor of Elections, is authorised to prepare and publish official voter registers and lists.

Members of the public, political parties, and organisations were urged to rely solely on voter lists that are officially published in accordance with the law and to respect the legal framework governing electoral information.

The Office also advised that the annual Register of Voters as of November 2025 will be posted in each polling division on Friday, January 30, 2026, as required by law. 

Registered voters are encouraged to review the lists carefully to ensure their information is accurate.