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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2023 (Department of Creative Economy): The Department of Creative Economy hosted its first community outreach for this year dubbed “WE VILLAGE DAT” in Mc Knight on Thursday 1st June 2023.The purpose of this event is to strengthen communities by raising awareness, educating, and entertaining; recognizing and honouring individuals who make invaluable contributions towards developing the community. The Awardees included: • STEVE ARCHIBALD in recognition of Sports (Football)• ELVIS BROWNE in recognition of Culture (Folklore) • VIOLA AUGUSTUS in recognition of Community Service (Entrepreneurship) The Department of the Creative Economy also launched a “Promising Creatives Award” which celebrated…

Taipei, Taiwan, 12th June, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – Saint Kitts and Nevis will receive a total of 50 first generation YouBikes thanks to the partnership between the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Taipei City Government.A brief handing-over ceremony was held on June 9, 2023, at the Taipei City Hall.Speaking at the event, the Federation’s resident Ambassador to Taiwan, His Excellency Donya L. Francis, thanked Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an and the Taipei City Government for the donation.Ambassador Francis explained that the 50 first-generation YouBikes will not only enhance Saint…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2023 (SKNIS): Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities et al, the Honourable Konris Maynard during his presentation in Parliament on June 12 gave an update on the water situation on St. Kitts. He stated that BEAD technology has located an underground source of water, which if successful through the drilling of a well, will generate about 500,000 gallons of water per day and 15 million gallons per month. “This will directly affect not only the Cayon and the surrounding communities but also the St. Peter’s community because at present the water that we capture…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2023 (SKNIS): Alterations to the overall size of the 2,400 homes to be constructed in St. Kitts by the East Coast Housing Development Ltd has increased in response to the feedback received from the public at the National Housing Corporation (NHC) Housing Fair 2023 on May 18, 2023. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing and Human Settlement, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, hailed the fair as a success as hundreds of nationals and residents attended the event, which showcased designs and blueprints of the one, two, and three-bedroom smart houses. “We are a government…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2023 (SKNIS): Today, June 12, 2023, was a historic day as the Administration of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew reinstated payment of gratuity to scores of retired Government Auxilliary Employees (GAE’s) who served a minimum of 10 years and whose rightful gratuity was denied to them under the former Dr. Timothy Harris-led regime. The practice was discontinued in 2021 and impacted more than sixty (60) persons. The Human Resource Management Department in conjunction with the Accountant General’s Department calculated the outstanding balances and processed the payments for each person. The Director of Audit…

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) continues to intensify and expand its efforts to curb incidences of criminal activity in St. Kitts and Nevis. At last week’s press conference on June 7th, 2023, Commissioner of Police James Sutton outlined a number of administrative and tactical adjustments the Force recently executed in an effort to increase manpower and their community presence. Among these changes was the High Command’s decision to suspend all personal leave and vacation for Police, and significantly increasing the number of community patrols nationwide. To further augment these changes, the Police Force is also expanding…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis maintains a strong commitment to ensuring that the social protection programmes continue as it pursues its sustainable development agenda while empowering persons and improving their quality of life. Minister of State responsible for Social Development, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, told the National Assembly on Monday, June 12, 2023, that the Food Voucher Programme is now operational after some delays. The vouchers are renewable at participating supermarkets throughout St. Kitts and allow beneficiary vouchers starting at $200 and running up to $400 per month. Additionally, as the current…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Environment and Climate Action continues to increase public knowledge and shape community perceptions on the dangers of plastic pollution through its ongoing education campaign drive to ban single-use plastics. Minister of Environment and Climate Action, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke updated the country during the June 12 Sitting of Parliament on some of the initiatives undertaken by the ministry to bring St. Kitts and Nevis closer to banning single-use plastics. One such initiative is “No Plastic Shopping Bag Mondays,” which discourages the use of single-use plastics as shopping bags and encourages…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 12, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has denounced the actions by some persons in society who are attempting to politicize the recent uptick in gun-related crimes in the country.Speaking during the Monday, June 12, 2023, Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Dr. Drew reaffirmed his government’s commitment to addressing the problem holistically. He also sought to remind citizens and residents that the issue of crime and violence is a national matter.“I’ve been in politics for about a decade. [This is] my first time in Parliament and…

8 June, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – The Honorable Minister responsible for Energy Consumption in the Federation of Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis, Konris Maynard has commended the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) for taking the lead in the transition toward renewable energy in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). Minister Maynard and a delegation, which comprised the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Daryl Lloyd, and representatives of the St Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC), visited the ECCB Headquarters recently for insights into the operations of the Bank’s Solar Panel Canopy Car Park Project. The Solar Panel…