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Basseterre, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, February 24, 2022 (PMO) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is pleased to formally announce his recent marriage to Mrs. Diani Prince-Drew. Lady Drew is a native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and she is elated to now make St. Kitts and […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2024 (SKNIS): Dr. Jenson Morton, the Director of Health Institutions at the Ministry of Health, announced a significant development in the ministry’s operational framework, the establishment of an in-house Human Resource (HR) Department. Historically, the Ministry of Health, despite being one of the largest in terms of personnel, lacked its […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2024 (SKNIS): During the February 21, 2024, edition of InFocus, the Director of Health Institutions at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jenson Morton, outlined the strategic plans for the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital’s future, emphasising the commitment to maintaining high-quality patient care during the transition period to a […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2024 (SKNIS): The customer service training with doctors, nurses and staff at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital is yielding positive results with more and more patients giving a favourable rating following their experiences at the nation’s top health institution. The series of training initiated in May 2023, was part […]

Departments meet to update, review and align agendas and goals to ensure an effective approach towards the Sustainable Island State Agenda  BASSETERRE. St Kitts, 23 February 2024 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment with responsibility for the Parks and Beaches Unit and the Solid Waste […]

Basseterre, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, February 23, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – In a brief yet significant presentation, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew appointed Ms. Jahzara Claxton, a professional cricketer and footballer, as the Youth Board Member on the Violence as a Public Health Perspective Committee. The meeting was attended by the Minister of […]

Press Release  Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 – The Department of Agriculture in St. Kitts has captured the interest of international stakeholders with its innovative initiatives, as Mr. Louis Petersen, the Commissioner Designee of the Department of Agriculture of the US Virgin Islands, expresses admiration for the department’s work and seeks collaboration opportunities.  The groundbreaking agricultural […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis will observe its 2nd Annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The Federal observance was introduced last year to establish an annual day where the country pauses to acknowledge God’s sovereignty. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs, the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): During her presentation in the National Assembly on February 22, 2024, Minister of Labour, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, supported the Housing and Social Development Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is a BILL to amend the Housing and Social Development Levy Act, Cap. 20.21 and for related matters.  “The […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS) – Through the passage of significant amendments to the Housing and Social Development Levy Act on Thursday (February 22, 2024), the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has added yet another layer of protection to persons who earn minimum wage. The Housing and Social Development Levy (Amendment) Bill, […]