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“Take the Rights Path- World AIDS Day 2024!” Today, December 1st, we join the global community in observing World AIDS Day 2024, a day dedicated to raising awareness about preventing and managing HIV and showing unwavering support for individuals living with the virus.  This year’s theme, “Take the Rights Path,” highlights the importance of safeguarding […]

November 28, 2024 | NEMA The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention (NCDAP) convened an important stakeholder meeting today at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to address a critical aspect of substance use: the language of stigma surrounding women who use substances. The event, facilitated by Mrs. Michele de la Coudray Blake, representative of […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS): Partners in youth development were honoured for their contributions in 2024, during the Department of Youth Empowerment’s Youth Month celebrations, which concluded on Thursday, November 28, 2024, with the annual Youth Service Reception and Awards. The event took place at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel, where recognition was also […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS): The passage of the Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has made it easier for the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs to establish family parks across St. Kitts. The Bill was passed in the National Assembly on Thursday, November 28, 2024. It was successfully piloted by the […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, stated that the ministry has made significant strides over the years to comprehensively tackle the various challenges that have hindered agricultural production and productivity in St. Kitts. These efforts span from the initial land preparation phase […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 29, 2024 (NEMA) – With just two days left until the start of  the 13th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM 13), final preparations  near completion in St. Kitts and Nevis.   The week-long conference will take place from December 2-6, 2024, in the Federation, marking the first  time […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Parliamentary Representative for Saint Christopher One, strongly supported  the Community Beautification and Safety Bill, 2024, which aims to create a safer and more visually appealing environment for residents across the island. The Bill, spearheaded by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, seeks to establish […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sustainable Development is seeking strong support from the general public to protect ongoing efforts to upgrade the aesthetics and cleanliness of the historical Independence Square. On Wednesday’s (November 27, 2024) edition of InFocus, Sherilita “Shez” Dore Tyson, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, announced an ongoing capital project in Independence Square that includes replacing broken railings, adding […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS) – With the passage of the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill, 2024, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken another critical step in securing the nation’s borders and further safeguarding its citizens. This piece of legislation, passed during the Thursday, November 28 sitting […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS) – The ASPIRE Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the National Assembly during the Thursday, November 28 sitting, paving the way for the full implementation of the ground-breaking and transformative Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education (ASPIRE) initiative that will foster financial literacy, instill positive saving […]