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Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 21, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, said that the European Union has agreed to set up a committee to discuss and structure the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme.  Several OECS countries including St. Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and Saint Lucia all have CBI programmes that have been a good source of revenue. However, issues related to due diligence and the management of these programmes have raised concerns with countries such as the United Kingdom, which…

Leshon “Big Worm” Freeman of Gingerland, Nevis, aged twenty-nine (29), has been arrested and charged by the Police on eight (8) warrants. On July 21st, 2023, Mr. Freeman was charged with four (4) counts of Robbery; one (1) count of Possession of Firearm; one (1) count of Possession of Ammunition; one (1) count of Possession of Firearm with intent to endanger life or cause serious bodily harm; and one (1) count of Discharging a Loaded Firearm in a public place. The offences were committed on July 7th, 2023 during an armed robbery at Lover’s Lane, St. Paul’s on St. Kitts,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is preparing to roll out several capital projects that will further boost economic activity and continue public infrastructure upgrades. During “The Roundtable” media engagement on Friday (July 21), Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said that the resurfacing of the St. Peter’s main road and the construction of the new Basseterre High School are out for tender. Additional capital projects scheduled in the short term include the construction of the new smart hospital, road repairs within various communities, the start of the housing project, and upgrade…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has promised not to become complacent in the fight against crime. In referencing the reduced statistics of 2023 compared to 2022, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Andre Mitchell said that the men and women of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will not become complacent. The recorded number of robberies and break-ins for 2023 is below the numbers recorded during the comparative period last year as the police move to consolidate recent gains in solving crimes. “With respect to robberies, we are down by 24…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 21, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew this week led a local delegation to the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU-CELAC) Summit 2023 in Brussels, Belgium from July 17 to 18. The third EU-CELAC Summit brought together European, Latin American and Caribbean policymakers and institutions to renew and strengthen relations among the three regions. It explored the challenges and opportunities for the EU-LAC strategic partnership as well as the Global Gateway initiative.Prime Minister Dr. Drew delivered the first address for St. Kitts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 19, 2023- The Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Organization of American States (OAS) paid homage to the late former Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LL.D., at a meeting of the OAS Permanent Council on Wednesday 19 July, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The statement asserted that “St. Christopher and Nevis and the Caribbean had lost an exemplary and illustrious son who would be fondly remembered for his sterling, indelible, and multifaceted contribution to nation-building and to the advancement of the people of the…

The St. Kitts & Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC) & Commonwealth Games Association (SKNCGA) will be participating in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in two sporting disciplines for the very first time namely: Athletics/Track and Field and Men’s Beach Volleyball. The 7th edition of the CYG dubbed the “Trinbago CYG 2023 Games” will be held in Trinidad and Tobago over the period August 4th to 11th, 2023, and the SKNOC/SKNCGA will be represented by the following athletes and team officials at the Games: Beach Volleyball (Men): 1. Vickash Sundar 2. Julian Bristol Athletics/Track and Field: 1. Cacious Mason -…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is making considerable efforts to address traffic-related issues and concerns through the deployment of technological tools to enhance road safety. One such technological tool is the introduction of a Photo Radar System which captures a photograph of a speeding vehicle. As a vehicle enters the radar beam it is detected and the speed is calculated. “The use of technology is one of the pillars which the Police intend to use to ensure public safety. We are in the process of introducing a photo radar system…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Improved surveillance at ports of entry and enhanced border patrols will be undertaken by law enforcement in St. Kitts and Nevis to combat firearm trafficking. On Wednesday’s (July 19) edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, James Sutton, noted that the recent spike in gun-related crimes has been particularly troubling for the nation and the police. “We have seen where a number of guns come through our local ports, so we intend to improve in (detection) by the use of K-9 dogs, handheld x-ray machines,…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 20, 2023): The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our beloved colleague, the late Dr. Lesroy Henry, also known as Pacer. He first joined the Department of Agriculture on the 1st August 1988 as the assigned Veterinary Assistant. After successfully obtaining his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of the West Indies in May 2002, he was officially appointed Veterinary Officer in July 2002 and continuously worked to improve his skills and knowledge. In March 2021, he then became the Animal Health Officer with…