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Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant move towards enhancing the protection of intellectual property in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Copyright Bill, 2024, was successfully passed on Friday, May 10, 2024. This Bill, modernising the legal framework for copyright protection, supports the burgeoning orange economy and acknowledges the evolving digital landscape […]

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS No.      of 2024 Firearms (Amnesty) Order, 2024 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 45A of the Firearms Act, Cap. 19.05, the Minister responsible for National Security makes the following Order: 1.    Citation. This Order may be cited as the Firearms (Amnesty) Order, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS): Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, strongly supported the Virtual Asset (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was passed in the Federal Parliament on Friday, May 10, 2024. The Bill aims to strengthen the existing provisions of the Virtual Asset Act, Cap. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS): The water quality of the newly commissioned well in Cayon is exceptional and meets all guidelines for drinking water quality and safety established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The well was officially commissioned during a ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the site. Head of the Water […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has again demonstrated its willingness and commitment to being a responsible member of the international community by passing several crucial amendments to the Virtual Asset Act during the Friday, May 10, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly. The Virtual Asset […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS) – During a landmark ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, Cabinet Ministers, senior government officials and representatives from Bedrock Exploration Development Technologies St. Kitts Ltd (BEAD) raised glasses of fresh tap water with residents of Cayon, signalling the return of 24-hour water service to the community following the […]

No. of 2024 Virtual Asset (Amendment) Bill, 2024 Saint Christopher   and Nevis  SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS  No. of 2024  A BILL to amend the Virtual Asset Act, No. 1 of 2020.  BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 10, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew extends warm congratulations to His Excellency Dr. Luc F.E. Mercelina on his recent election as the eighth Prime Minister of Sint Maarten. Dr. Mercelina is a distinguished surgeon and seasoned politician. In his letter to Prime Minister Mercelina, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 09, 2024 (SKNIS): The laws in St. Kitts and Nevis that address offences against the person were strengthened with the introduction of stiffer penalties for persons shooting with intent to murder, non-shooting attempted murder, and shooting with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of Saint Christopher and Nevis, on Thursday, May 09, 2024, passed the Justice Interference Prevention Bill, 2024, a pivotal legislation aimed at fortifying the criminal justice system against interference in legal proceedings. The Bill, passionately championed by Attorney General (AG), the Honourable Garth Wilkin, addressed critical issues […]