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· Green Business Practices training will take place in St. Kitts and Nevis from November 19-21, 2024 · Businesses will receive training on implementing energy-efficient and sustainable practices · The training session is part of the Building Resilient Economies series Bridgetown, Barbados – Businesses across Saint Kitts and Nevis are set to gain valuable insights at the ‘Enhancing MSME Competitiveness with Green Business Practices’ capacity building training, scheduled for November 19 – 21, 2024. This opportunity, part of the Building Resilient Economies: Empowering CARIFORUM MSMEs through Capacity Building and Green Business Strategies series, developed by the Caribbean Export Development Agency,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 31, 2024 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a special sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Wednesday, November 06, 2024, at 6:30 pm. Notice has been given. At this Special Sitting, the Department of Youth Empowerment will present The 25 Most Remarkable Teens in St. Kitts and Nevis. The Honourable Senator Isalean Phillip will make a statement in her capacity as Junior Minister of Youth. The Public Business will take the form of video presentations of individual profiles followed by an Award Presentation…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – October 31, 2024 – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is thrilled to announce that Cape Air, a leading regional airline, will commence flights to St. Kitts on December 7, 2024. This exciting new service will strengthen the connections between St. Kitts, Nevis, and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, enhancing travel flexibility and convenience for both locals and visitors. Flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, offering timely options for inter-island travel.The schedule is as follows: The Honorable Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism for St. Kitts, expressed her enthusiasm for this new service,…

We are all here today as stakeholders demonstrating our commitment to the advancement of our Federation — St. Kitts and Nevis. This exercise ensures that all perspectives are documented and all voices are heard as a means of ensuring that the interests and the passions of our people, young and old, are reflected in the government’s plan for the 2025 fiscal year. Out of this national forum, your government intends to present a path forward for St. Kitts and Nevis, one marked by innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, as we march towards a sustainable island state. …And as we embark on…

Washington, D.C. – October 28, 2024 – The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the United States is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United States acting on behalf of the Federal government, with the Liamuiga Oualie Arts Foundation (LOAF), a New York-based organization dedicated to promoting the cultural heritage and artistic identity of Saint Kitts and Nevis. This MOU represents a supportive framework for higher education for young Kittitians and Nevisians, through which LOAF will offer scholarship and mentorship opportunities…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 29, 2024 (Customs Public Relations Unit) – The St. Kitts and Nevis Customs & Excise Department conducted the ‘Customs Investigations and Case Management Awareness Course’ to increase capacity and develop skills from October 21 – 25, 2024. This training intervention was facilitated by subject matter expert and retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Richardson. This training session was the last of two (2) sittings that exposed twenty-four customs officers between St. Kitts and Nevis to these crucial skills. Some topics taught during this course were Statement and Report Writing, the Customs Act, Case Management, Paper…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 30, 2024 (SKNIS): Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy Antoine, applauded the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis for its inclusive and collaborative approach in shaping the budget for the 2025 fiscal year. His comments were made at the 2025 Budget National Forum held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Monday, October 30, 2024. The consultation brought together public and private sector officials, civil society representatives and students from the C. F. Bryant College. “These consultations are important and I see them as an instrument of good governance,” he stated, noting that…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 30, 2024: The Federal Cabinet of the Government of St. Kitts & Nevis (“the Cabinet”) has carefully considered and approved the recommendations from the Traffic Safety and Public Service Drivers Board (“the Board”) for an adjustment of the omnibus fare structure on St. Kitts. This decision was not taken lightly, following extensive analysis over the past year to ensure the most balanced outcome for all. The Board’s assessment considered multiple factors, including the rise in inflation since the last fare adjustment over 16 years ago, in June 2008, the steadily increasing cost of operating omnibuses, the concessions…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, OCTOBER 30, 2024 (SKNIS) – At the hugely successful Budget 2025 National Forum on October 30, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, indicated that the path to a sustainable future for St. Kitts and Nevis hinges upon economic resiliency and diversification. Prime Minister Dr. Drew told the attendees of Wednesday’s forum that his government’s intention is to build an economy that leverages both traditional strengths and new industries, ensuring stability and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the target date of 2030. “To reduce vulnerability to global shocks, economic diversification is indeed a…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 30, 2024 (SKNIS) – In a strategic move towards promoting inclusivity in national development, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis convened the Budget 2025 National Forum at the St. Kitts Marriott Ballroom today, October 30, 2024, where public, private sector, and civil society representatives were given the opportunity to share their views, insights and suggestions for consideration in shaping the 2025 National Budget. The unique gathering of stakeholders brought to the fore invaluable insights and perspectives that will be critical as the government moves towards creating a sustainable island state, premised on innovation, inclusivity and…