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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 16, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, held a significant meeting with the Head of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, during the eve of the inaugural CARICOM-Saudi Arabia Summit on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The signing took place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as a build-up to the Saudi – CARICOM Summit which began today, Thursday, November 16, 2023. The focus of the discussions was on fostering key projects for the development of Saint Kitts and Nevis.…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 17 November 2023 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development through the Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) supported the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) who led a four-day mangrove restoration training. It took place from 7 – 10 November 2023 at Reggae Beach Pond and Major’s Bay Pond with key stakeholders. The training was guided by the project “Improving Environmental Management through Sustainable Land Management in St. Kitts and Nevis”. Facilitated by Dr. Milena Berrocal, IUCN Restoration Expert, the focus of the training was for stakeholders to understand the importance of mangroves, learn how to assess…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 16th November, 2023 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment hosted a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 at the Ministry’s Secretariat to jumpstart the second Christmas Community Cleanse. The Christmas Community Cleanse aims to promote partnerships with existing truckers and loaders and also to stimulate economic growth at the community level. These partnerships are necessary for community cleanliness towards the journey to becoming a Sustainable Island State. The Community Cleanse will be executed by the Department of Constituency Empowerment in partnership with key stakeholders with the intention to promote improved, environmental spaces…

The ICH Secretariat is hosting its 2nd annual C.O.R.E (Cultural Oriented Revival Explosion) Knowledge Transfer Camp. This activity starts on the 4th – 15th December, 2023 and begins at 8.30 am and ends at 2.30 pm from Monday to Friday for children ages 8- 16 years from across St. Kitts and Nevis. The camp will be held at the St. Johnson Community Centre, Basseterre. The goal of the camp is to transfer ICH knowledge and skills from existing Knowledge Bearers to the next generation of Knowledge Bearers and Practitioners annually.Following this activity 60 young participants would get an exposure and learning experience about…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 15, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has initiated a comprehensive evaluation and strengthening of the essential public health functions in St. Kitts and Nevis. This groundbreaking exercise aims to assess and enhance the capacity of the national health authority in delivering superior health services and responding effectively to health emergencies. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, stated, “This exercise is a detailed examination of the 11 essential public health functions as outlined by PAHO. We are using a scientifically proven methodology…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), held a successful walkthrough with high school students from throughout St. Kitts and Nevis on November 14. Director of the Energy Unit, Dr. Bertil Browne stated in an interview on November 15 that “We carried the high school students from both St. Kitts and Nevis to get a look and understanding of the solar farms at the ECCB.” He also stated that the high school students found the walkthrough to be beneficial to them and…

No. of 2023 Saint Christopher  and Nevis.  Medical (Amendment) Bill, 2023 SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Medical Act, Cap 9.15. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Medical (Amendment) Act, 2023. 2. Interpretation. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “Act” means the Medical Act, Cap 9.15. 3. Amendment of Fourth Schedule The…

No. of 2023 Saint Christopher   and Nevis Cannabis (Amendment) Bill, 2023  SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Cannabis Act, No. 8 of 2020. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Cannabis (Amendment) Act, 2023. 2. Interpretation. In this Act, “Act” means the Cannabis Act, No. 8 of 2020. 3. Amendment of section 2. The Act is…

No. … of 2023 Saint Christopher  and Nevis  Whistleblowers Protection Bill, 2023 Arrangement of Sections. Section 1. Short Title. 2. Interpretation. 3. Protected Disclosures. 4. Disclosures to authorised persons. 5. Application. 6. Minister to consult. 7. Regulations. SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. … of 2023 A BILL to deter and combat corruption and other improper conduct by encouraging and facilitating bona fide disclosures of such conduct and protecting the persons who make such disclosures. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis and…

No. … of 2023 Unauthorized Disclosure of Saint Christopher Official Information Bill, 2023 and Nevis Arrangement of Sections. Section 1. Short title and commencement. 2. Interpretation. 3. National Security. 4. Defence. 5. International relations. 6. Crime and special investigation powers. 7. Other unauthorized disclosures. 8. Information resulting from unauthorised disclosures or entrusted in confidence. 9. Information entrusted in confidence to other States or international organizations. 10. Authorised disclosures. 11. Safeguarding of information. 12. Penalties. 13. Regulations. No. … of 2023 Unauthorized Disclosure of Saint Christopher Official Information Bill, 2023 and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. … of 2023 A…