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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 19, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Konris Maynard commenced his presentation on the 2025 Budget on December 19, 2024, by providing a comprehensive update on the government’s thrust towards full digital transformation, underpinned by the development and delivery of the Electronic Identification (eID) System that will enable seamless interactions between citizens and government services. The eID system falls under the Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology’s (ICT) Digital Identity Authentication Project which aims to develop a Digital Identity Authentication System with a card to provide citizens and residents with a secure and reliable means of identifying themselves…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 19th, 2024 (PMO) – The Budget Boost Wallet(BBW), announced by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, during his Budget 2025presentation, is already making waves across the federation and the region. This transformativeinitiative, set to commence in January 2025, is designed to provide direct and meaningful relief toindividuals and households grappling with the rising cost of living.The Budget Boost Wallet will provide a monthly payment of $250 to individuals earning up to$5,000 per month, for a period of six months, totaling $1,500 per recipient. Importantly, this supportis offered on a per-person basis. For households with…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The 90-Day Campaign Against Violence and Crime, launched in St. Kitts and Nevis in September 2024, was a resounding success as it fostered enhanced collaboration among public, private, and civil society stakeholders, and encouraged a deeper focus on the root causes of crime. The outcome of the campaign facilitated the development of evidence-based strategies aimed at ensuring long-term safety and security. As the attention now shifts to Beyond the 90-Days, Minister of State, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, said that the government through its Citizen Security Secretariat, will continue the whole-of-society approach” that it has…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sports has invested millions of dollars to upgrade the island’s premier cricket and track and field facilities, aiming to boost opportunities for hosting international events and improve training for local athletes.Minister of Sports, the Honourable Samal Duggins, told the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, that when he assumed office in 2022, many of the national and community sporting facilities were in disrepair, having received little to no investment for years.A comprehensive upgrade project at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium began in July 2023, which required a complete overhaul of…

United Nations, New York (18th December 2024) – St. Kitts and Nevis was the first Caribbean port of call for Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias, Nigeria’s candidate for the International Court of Justice for the term 2027-2036. H.E Dr Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations welcomed Judge Elias alongside Eustace T. Wallace, Minister Counselor and Mohamed L. Mahmud, Minister Counselor – both United Nations Elections Officers for their respective countries. Dr. Williams underscored that, “for St. Kitts and Nevis it is stated policy of both the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister that we turn our geopolitical gaze…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): As St. Kitts and Nevis moves closer to realising its vision of becoming a Sustainable Island State, Senator, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, unveiled ambitious plans for 2025. Dr. Clarke’s support to the budget debate on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, underscored the importance of continued investment in climate resilience, sustainable land use, and the reduction of environmental pollutants. A key component of these efforts is the continued push for the reduction of plastic waste through the phased implementation of the Single-Use Plastic Ban,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS) – With the addition of several key airline services to the destination in 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, through the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), will introduce a new common-use platform for airlines in February 2025, ensuring continued efficiency and enhancing visitor experience. During her Budget presentation in the National Assembly on December 18, 2024, Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, said that the new common-use platforms, being rolled out in partnership with SITA – a global air transport IT company – will allow airlines to work seamlessly at…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): In a passionate address to the National Assembly on day two of the 2025 Budget Debate on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Senator, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and the critical importance of conservation for the future of St. Kitts and Nevis. Dr. Clarke highlighted the progress made over the past two and a half years, noting the efforts to dismantle outdated systems and replace them with innovative and environmentally conscious practices. Through various government departments,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS) – With a growing demand for residential land acquisition, the Ministry of Sustainable Development is strongly urging aspiring landowners to consider applying for properties in rural St. Kitts as part of a strategic move to develop these communities, while at the same time decentralising the densely populated urban area. Minister of Sustainable Development, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, said the ministry remains resolute in ensuring that land distribution and management practices are sustainable and can work to meet the country’s development needs, while still preserving the integrity and visibility of natural resources. Her…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources, outlined a transformative future for the fisheries sector during his address to the National Assembly on day two of the 2025 Budget Debate on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Minister Duggins emphasised the government’s dedication to empowering fishers, safeguarding marine ecosystems, and establishing St. Kitts and Nevis as a leader in sustainable marine resource management. Minister Duggins celebrated transformative achievements in 2024, including the deployment of additional Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), which significantly enhanced catch potential and boosted incomes for coastal communities. The…