Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 7, 2025 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis hastaken a historic step in securing the financial future of its citizens with the establishment of aSovereign Wealth Fund (SWF). This game-changing initiative will ensure that nationalrevenues—particularly from the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program and future renewableenergy ventures—are protected, prudently […]
Archive for February 7th, 2025
Government Ministries Receive State-of-the Art Video Conferencing Equipment
Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (February 06, 2025) -The Embassy of SaintKitts and Nevis in Taiwan continues to distribute state-of-the-art videoconferencingequipment to government counterparts on St. Kitts.The Joseph N. France Hospital and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office on PortZante were the latest beneficiaries, receiving their very own AVer A30 Universalcameras. The Embassy wishes to […]
Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis Launches Indoor Air Quality Task Force to Develop National Policy
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – February 6, 2025 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has officially launched the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Task Force, marking a pivotal step toward improving air quality standards and protecting public health. The inaugural meeting, held on February 6, 2025 at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Conference Room […]
KEEP RECEIPTS AND CALL CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT IF PRICES ARE COMPARATIVELY HIGH DURING VAT RELIEF HOLIDAY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 06, 2025 (SKNIS): Prices on goods and services in St. Kitts and Nevis should generally reflect reduced prices as a result of the six-month Value Added Tax (VAT) Relief Holiday implemented on January 01, 2025. A preliminary market assessment of four major retail outlets by the Department of Consumer Affairs last month […]
Ambassador Mutryce Williams prioritizes youth empowerment and agency in rich exchange with visiting Columbia University Model United Nations delegation
United Nations, New York (4th February 2025) – The Federation’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Hon. Garth Wilkin was elected on Monday, 3rd February 2025 to serve as a Vice Chair on the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee to draft the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. His election is […]
High Commissioner of Canada Pays Courtesy Call on Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Basseterre, Saint Kitts (4 February 2025) – On 4th February 2025, Her Excellency Ms. Brenda Wills, High Commissioner of Canada to Saint Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy call on Ms. Kaye Bass, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following the presentation of her Letter of Introduction to the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, […]
Final Workshops Held for GCF Readiness 4 Project in St. Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts – 4 February 2025 The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness 4 Project, executed by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center, hosted its final workshops during the week of January 27–31, 2025. This three-year initiative was designed to “Strengthen St. Kitts and Nevis’s National Emergency and Disaster Management” by enhancing the country’s capacity […]
MINISTERS OF ENERGY MEET IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TO CHART THE WAY FORWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN THE OECS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 04, 2025 (SKNIS) – Minister with responsibility for Energy in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Konris Maynard, is presiding over the Third Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Energy. The meeting is being held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort […]
St. Kitts and Nevis elected Vice Chair of the Inter-Governmental Negotiation Committee to draft the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
United Nations, New York (4th February 2025) – The Federation’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Hon Garth Wilkin was elected on Monday, 3rd February 2025 to serve as a Vice Chair on the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee to draft the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. His election is […]
Prime Minister Drew Calls for Urgent Action on Regional Energy Security at OECS Energy Ministers Meeting
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 4, 2025 (PMO)– Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr.Terrance Drew, has issued a clarion call for bold action and decisive implementation in the region’stransition to sustainable energy. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Third Council of OECSEnergy Ministers Meeting today, February 4th, 2025, held in the Federation, […]