The St. Kitts and Nevis National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention Secretariat is pleased to announce the successful completion of the “Stages of Change Substance Use Program,” an initiative designed to empower individuals to make meaningful and lasting changes. The eight-week program, which ran from October 14 to December 2, 2024, at His Majesty’s Prison […]
Archive for December 17th, 2024
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE NATION’S YOUTH TO REMAIN A PRIORITY IN 2025
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 17, 2024 (SKNIS) – Throughout the upcoming year 2025, the Department of Youth Empowerment will look to expand its mental health awareness campaign among the nation’s youth, building on the momentum of Youth Month 2024, that was observed under the theme “Mental Health Matters for Youth Development and Sustainability.” During her […]
$320 MILLION DOLLARS SPENT TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS FROM THE RISING COST OF LIVING
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 17, 2024 (SKNIS) – During his 2025 Budget Address on December 16, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, detailed the extraordinary lengths his administration took, and the financial sacrifices it continues to incur in order to shield the people of St. Kitts and Nevis from […]
EARLY CLOSURE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
(MOA , St. Kitts, December 17th, 2024): The general public is hereby advised that all offices at the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Marine Resources will be closed at 12:00 pm on Friday 20th December, 2024. This is to permit persons to attend a staff social. Normal working hours will resume on Monday […]
MEET THE JELLY MAN BRINGING FRESH LOCAL COCONUT WATER TO THE AGRI CHRISTMAS NIGHT MARKET
MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 16 December 2024): This holiday season, the Agri Christmas Night Market, slated for Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, is set to be a vibrant celebration of local cuisine, entertainment, and culture. Among the exciting attractions, one figure stands out: Bobo the Jelly Man—a local favourite known for his refreshing coconut water and […]
HUNDREDS TO BENEFIT FROM TRAINING IN CYBER SECURITY, SAYS PRIME MINISTER DREW
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 16, 2024 (SKNIS) – As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s national security infrastructure and empower its people, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will soon introduce a new training programme for nationals in the area of cyber security. Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable […]
Local Vendors Praise Government’s Agri Night Market Initiative for Its Positive Impact Ahead of Wednesday’s Christmas-Themed Event
(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 15 December 2024): The Agri Night Market, an initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture in St. Kitts and Nevis, continues to receive glowing reviews from local vendors and community members alike. As anticipation builds for the Christmas-themed edition on Wednesday, 18th December 2024, vendors have eagerly lauded the government-organized event, noting its […]
NEW “PRISON TO WORK” PROGRAMME OFFERS SECOND CHANCE FOR REHABILITATED OFFENDERS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 16, 2024 (SKNIS): Individuals who have completed their sentences and undergone rehabilitation while incarcerated at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP), will soon experience an easier reintegration into society, thanks to a new programme being developed by the Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. On Monday, December 16, 2024, during the presentation of […]
REDUCTION IN PRICES EXPECTED AS ST KITTS AND NEVIS GOVERNMENT LOWERS VAT RATE FOR FIRST HALF OF 2025
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 16, 2024 (SKNIS): Prices in St. Kitts and Nevis are widely expected to fall in 2025, as the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis introduces a temporary reduction of the Value Added Tax (VAT). A VAT Relief Holiday was announced by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, […]
ELIGIBLE CITIZENS TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025 THROUGH THE GOVERNMENT’S BUDGET BOOST WALLET INITIATIVE
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 16, 2024 (SKNIS) – On Monday, December 16, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, announced a suite of economic relief measures as part of his government’s comprehensive strategy to cushion the financial impact caused by the “hurricane of global inflation”. Among the measures announced during […]