BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS) – At the conclusion of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Barbados on February 21, regional leaders agreed to extend the 25 by 2025 initiative by five years. This decision was made in response to challenges such […]
Archive for March 6th, 2025
NEW SMART ELECTRICITY METERS TO GIVE CONSUMERS GREATER CONTROL OVER ENERGY USAGE IN SAINT KITTS
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS) – Minister of Energy, the Honourable Konris Maynard, has announced that the government, through the St. Kitts Electricity Company Limited (SKELEC), will soon begin an island-wide initiative to replace all electricity meters with advanced smart meters. This transition will be powered by the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system—an […]
National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention Convenes Inaugural General Meeting
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (March 6, 2025) – The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention convened its first General Meeting for 2025 yesterday, March 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing national efforts in drug prevention, treatment, and supply reduction. The meeting was chaired by the Council’s Chairman, Assistant Commissioner of Police […]
POST CABINET BRIEFING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 03, 2025
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 04, 2025 (SKNIS): Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, the Cabinet convened on Monday, March 03, 2025, to deliberate on and advance critical policies designed to enhance the well-being of all citizens and residents. Today, I am pleased to share with you the outcomes of these […]
Major General Heitkamp and Ambassador Henry-Martin Conclude Successful High-Level Visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis
Washington DC, March 4, 2025 – Major General Richard Heitkamp, Director, Inter-American Defense College (IADC), accompanied by United States Navy Captain, Rick Ursery and Saint Kitts and Nevis Ambassador to the United States of America, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, concluded what Major General described as one of his most “successful and impactful courtesy visits”. This […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS FISHERIES SECTOR SEES RECORD-BREAKING REVENUE GROWTH IN 2024 UNDER MINISTER’S VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 28 February 2024): The fisheries sector in St. Kitts and Nevis achieved a historic milestone, generating a record-breaking E.C$19.6 million in revenue, a significant increase from the EC$15.5 million recorded the previous year. This marks the highest figure on record within the last ten years. This remarkable growth underscores the resilience […]
TWO NEW PLANTS COMMISSIONED AT GOVERNMENT QUARRY TO BOOST EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTION CAPACITY
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 04, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis officially commissioned two newly acquired plants at the Quarry Division of the Public Works Department today, March 04, 2025, significantly enhancing the output capacity of the 40-year-old facility. A brand-new Rokbak Truck was also commissioned during the ceremony. The POWERSCREEN […]
Make Your Mark on Independence 42: Submit Your 6–8 Word Theme
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis – The Saint Kitts and Nevis Independence 42 Organising Committee is thrilled to announce the launch of the Independence 42 Theme Competition. This exciting initiative invites citizens and residents to create a theme that captures the essence of the nation’s journey over the past 42 years of independence. The theme should […]
Job Vacancy – Inspector, St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board
The St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Inspector. The position is tenable in the Head Office in St. Kitts. About Us: St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis Social Security Fund is a compulsory insurance fund established by an Act of Parliament in 1977. […]
Job Vacancy – egal Counsel, St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board
The St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board (SSB) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Legal Counsel. About Us: St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis Social Security Fund is a compulsory insurance fund established by an Act of Parliament in 1977. It began operations on February 1, 1978, taking over […]