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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 14, 2024 — The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister, is lauding the achievements of the National Assembly during the current Parliamentary Term. In just 19 months since the term began on October 25, 2022, the National Assembly has sat in 19 sessions and a total of 41 new laws have been debated, passed, and enacted. The legislative agenda has been robust, with 53 new Bills tabled during this period. These laws cover a wide range of topics, from domestic violence to small business support, new aviation regulations, and public health measures. Prime Minister Honourable Dr.…

New York, New York (13th May 2024) – On Friday 10th May, the Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, Her Excellency Mutryce Agatha Williams signed a Joint Communiqué in New York to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Cabo Verde. At a brief ceremony and friendly exchange held at the United Nations, Ambassador Williams exchanged brief remarks with H.E. Tania Serafim Romualo, and both expressed the desire of their respective Governments to deepen ties and to collaborate in various international fora on issues of mutual interest, founded upon on shared values. Its economy is mostly…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 13, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce significant progress in its mission to foster financial literacy and economic empowerment among the nation’s youth through the Financial Education and Savings Programme. Building on the momentum generated by the initial announcement in December 2023, by Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, the Administration is excited to share updates on the groundbreaking initiatives spearheaded by the Financial Education and Savings Task Force. Since its inception, the Task Force, led by Dr. Marcus L Natta, Cabinet Secretary, has been diligently working to…

The general public is hereby informed that the Basseterre Fire and Rescue Services Department has been temporarily relocated to the adjacent Police Training School due to the discovery of structural issues of the Headquarters. The Fire Crews will operate from this temporary location until the construction of a new fire station is completed. The Fire and Rescue Services Department thanks you for your support and understanding during this period.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS): Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, proudly announced the completion of the Cayon Well project during its commissioning on Friday, May 10, 2024. This milestone signifies a crucial step in addressing the long-standing water scarcity issues in the Cayon community and surrounding areas. “I would like to extend gratitude to and commendation to BEAD (Bedrock Exploration and Drilling Company) on its use of modern geophysical exploration techniques to identify this site,” said Minister Maynard. Over the past decade, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has seen a 20 percent decrease…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS) – Through the passage of the Radiation Safety and Security Bill, 2024, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is meeting its international obligations concerning the safe and responsible use of this valuable energy source that can be leveraged to advance the country. The Radiation Safety and Security Bill, 2024, provides for the safe, secure and peaceful use of radiation technology including nuclear technology; to give effect to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Safeguards Agreement between the Government of Saint Christopher and Nevis and the International Atomic Energy…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant move towards enhancing the protection of intellectual property in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Copyright Bill, 2024, was successfully passed on Friday, May 10, 2024. This Bill, modernising the legal framework for copyright protection, supports the burgeoning orange economy and acknowledges the evolving digital landscape where creative outputs thrive. The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General, led the debate and championed the Bill, which is poised to transform the landscape of copyright protection in the Federation. “Growth in the orange economy is one of the seven pillars of the Government’s 2022…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS): The water quality of the newly commissioned well in Cayon is exceptional and meets all guidelines for drinking water quality and safety established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The well was officially commissioned during a ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the site. Head of the Water Services Department (WSD) and Water Engineer, Cromwell Williams, addressed persons attending the ceremony and shared the findings of various tests performed during the development of the well by the Bedrock Exploration and Developing Technologies St. Kitts Ltd. “The quality of this water is exceptionally good.…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS No. of 2024 Firearms (Amnesty) Order, 2024 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 45A of the Firearms Act, Cap. 19.05, the Minister responsible for National Security makes the following Order: 1. Citation. This Order may be cited as the Firearms (Amnesty) Order, 2024. 2. Interpretation. In this Order the term “Act” means the Firearms Act, Chapter 19.05; “the firearms amnesty” refers to the amnesty declared in accordance with section 3. 3. Declaration of Amnesty. An amnesty is hereby declared in Saint Christopher and Nevis during…