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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 27, 2024 (SKNIS): The National Productivity Council Bill, 2024,  secured safe passage through the Federal Parliament on Tuesday, March 26, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of the National Productivity Council and its related functions in St. Kitts and Nevis.  The Council will be responsible for identifying and analysing factors […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS) – Tuesday’s (March 26, 2024) successful passage of the Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, has checked a number of important boxes that are necessary for transitioning the twin-island Federation into a model sustainable island state. That’s according to mover of the Bill, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 26, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – On March 25, 2024, the special sitting of the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council commemorated the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Held under the theme ‘Global Freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery’, this event […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, expressed strong support for the newly passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, during the sitting of Parliament, on March 26. This pivotal legislation aims to establish the Medical Laboratories Council and provide for […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS): Over the course of eight days, from March 18 to March 25, 2024, St. Kitts and Nevis experienced additional support in healthcare services, thanks to the United States Air Force Southern Command Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission. This initiative featured medical professionals from the U.S. providing […]

By: The Department of Environment BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 26 March 2024- The Government of St Kitts and Nevis made a historic announcement to ban single-use plastics. The announcement was made during the sitting of National Assembly on Tuesday 26 March 2024 by the Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke. […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Immigration, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a statement in the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that revealed some startling and troubling facts regarding the management of the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme under the former […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis extended profound thanks and appreciation to the team of medical professionals and consultants that provided free healthcare services and training to patients and medical technicians in the Federation, as part of the United StatesAir Force Southern Command Lesser Antilles Medical […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS): In a landmark move towards preserving the environment and advancing sustainability, the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced the implementation of a phased ban on single-use plastics. The announcement, made in the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, by Senator the Honourable Dr. Joyelle […]

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat wishes to advise Member States and Associate Members that it has received a communication from the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) informing of scholarship and grant opportunities for Caribbean nationals who are aspiring maritime and shipping professionals, pursuing studies at the following universities – • The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) […]