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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – June 13, 2024 – The St. Kitts Nevis National Carnival, also known as Sugar Mas, has been ranked among the top three carnivals in the Caribbean by Jab Jab Official. This prestigious recognition underscores the vibrancy, creativity, and cultural richness that make our carnival an unparalleled experience. Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister of Culture, expressed immense pride in this achievement, stating, “Being ranked in the top three is a remarkable accomplishment that reflects the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in making our carnival a spectacular success year after year. It is a celebration of our…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2024 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Three Bills will receive their first reading, while three others are slated for second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 11, 2024 (SKNIS): Under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr Geoffrey Hanley, the Cabinet Ministers convened on Monday, June 10th, 2024 and made essential decisions to enhance the well-being of our people.The Cabinet has approved the development of a Consumer Affairs website and a survey and price tracking application to enhance the Department of Consumer Affairs’ operations. This initiative aims to create a modernised web portal and mobile app for digitising data collection processes and improving information dissemination to protect consumers’ life, health, and safety. The proposed Survey and Price Tracking Application will address…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 10 June 2024): The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources St. Kitts in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing, Co-operatives and Fisheries Nevis officially launched the project titled, ‘Strengthening Protected Agriculture to Improve Peoples Livelihoods, Food and Nutrition Security”’ on Monday 10th June 2024. An opening ceremony was held to kick-start the project which is taking the form of an informative 5-day workshop this week in the Large Conference Room of the Department of Agriculture LaGuerite, St. Kitts. Lead Technical Officer,…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, June 10, 2024:​ On Monday June 10 the Early Childhood Development Unit (ECDU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at four daycare centers, marking the opening of multi-sensory rooms to support the developmental needs of students on the autism spectrum disorder (ADS). Addressing the rationale for the sensory rooms Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, explained:  “It is with immense pleasure and pride that I address you at the official opening of not one, but four sensory rooms, across our beautiful island. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…

BASSETERRE, ST KITTS JUNE 10, 2024 – The St Kitts Electricity Company Limited (“SKELEC”) successfully defended an arbitration proceeding brought in the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) by Pure Energy Solutions (SKN) Limited (“Pure Energy”). Pure Energy, who initiated the arbitration, was seeking US$2.66 million in damages against SKELEC for alleged breaches of a fuel supply agreement dated December 17, 2021. SKELEC was represented by the Attorney General’s Chambers and Pure Energy by WeirFoulds LLP, a Toronto-based law firm. The sole Arbitrator selected pursuant to the ICC Rules, in his final and binding award, decided…