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Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 27, 2024 (National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis) – The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has completed Phase II of a comprehensive Assessment on the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis. Mr. Matthew Salik, Head of Programmes and Ms. Avni Kondhia, Programmes Manager, visited the Federation from May 18th, 2024, to May 25th, 2024, at the invitation of the Honourable Speaker. The information gathered during the critical groundwork phase of the Assessment is crucial to the overall development of the final Report. Prior to their arrival, the Delegates collected and analysed data from several Members…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 27, 2024, [Press Secretary, PMO] – On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew became aware of two civil lawsuits, one filed in the United States and the other in Saint Kitts, claiming that there was an “underselling” practice within the Federation’s Citizenship By Investment Programme (“CBIP”) between 2021 and 2022. Underselling occurs when CBIP developers seek to discount the statutory minimum investment sum required to be made by an applicant seeking to apply for citizenship. The Florida lawsuit also claims that underselling practices are currently taking place in another jurisdiction. The…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 27, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has hailed the new addition of Sunrise Airways flights to the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport as a reflection of the nation’s growth potential and as an achievement that underscores the attractiveness of the investor climate in St. Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister Dr. Drew was among the local delegation that witnessed the inaugural flight of Sunrise Airways to St. Kitts on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The occasion was marked by a water salute from fire tenders on the Apron, followed by a welcome reception…

Cromwell Williams, Water Manager/Engineer at the St. Kitts Water Services Department, is representing the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia, from May 18 to May 25, 2024. On Monday, May 20, 2024, Mr. Williams addressed the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on behalf of the Minister of Utilities, the Hon. Konris Maynard. Noting the gravity of the country’s undertakings to increase access to potable water, Mr. Williams explained that climate change has resulted in a staggering 18% reduction in the average, annual rainfall in the last decade, leading to a severe shortage of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 24, 2024 (SKNIS): The fleet of fire appliances servicing the R. L. Bradshaw (R.L.B.) International Airport was increased from three to four following the commissioning of the state-of-the-art 6×6 Rosenbauer Panther on Friday (May 24, 2024), during a ceremony at the R.L.B. Fire Hall. The new appliance was purchased from Austria through regional agent Indocom Ltd, based in Trinidad and Tobago. It was built to standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and carries a capacity of 3,000 gallons of water, 400 gallons of foam and 500 pounds of dry chemical. The addition of this…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 24, 2024 (SKNIS): Families across St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to engage in meaningful activities that can help mitigate climate change while strengthening relationships within the family unit. Actions such as planting trees or starting a backyard garden were recommended by Erslyn Bridgewater, Senior Community Development Officer within the Department of Community Development and Social Services on Wednesday’s (March 22, 2024) edition of InFocus. She appeared on the radio and television programme to share how the government is working to support and strengthen families as the nation observes a month-long celebration for International Day of…

The Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of International Trade, Industry and Commerce and Consumer Affairs, head the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, arrived in Georgetown to participate in the 58th Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). The event, hosted by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), brings together trade ministers from across the region to discuss critical economic matters. Senator the Honorable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago, chaired this significant gathering. The two-day meeting, which commenced on May 14, 2024, at the CARICOM Secretariat, aims to foster collaboration, strengthen…

The Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Doulgas, Minister of International Trade, Industry and Commerce, and Consumer Affairs, actively participated in the Special Consultation of the Council of Ministers of the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (CARIFORUM). The virtual conference, held on May 22, 2024, aimed to strengthen cooperation between CARIFORUM member states and the European Union (EU). During the meeting, discussions centered around the implementation of development cooperation provisions outlined in the newly negotiated Partnership Agreement between the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) and the EU, the Samoa Agreement. This agreement represents a significant milestone…