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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 9, 2023 – The Government through its Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs is appealing to all churches within the Federation of St.Kitts-Nevis to dedicate Saturday/Sunday, June 10th/11th, 2023 as a day whereby we collectively travail for our nation in fervent prayer and fasting against the recent upsurge in Gun Violence and Crime in our Federation. The Church and Faith-Based Community have organized a Prayer Caravan from 3 p.m. on Tuesday 13th June 2023 through the streets of McKnight, Market Street and New Town areas where we will be declaring the word of God over our Federation.…

Nassau, The Bahamas, June 8, 2023, (Press Secretary, PMOSKN) – Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, and Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas co-hosted the U.S-Caribbean Leaders Meeting in Nassau, The Bahamas on June 8, 2023.Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, and Minister of Energy, Hon. Konris Maynard were part of the Caribbean Leaders delegation that met with the Vice President for the one-day meeting.Vice President of the United States of America delivering her opening remarks at the U.S.-Caribbean Leaders Meeting in The BahamasVice President Harris in…

CARICOM Heads of Government welcomed the meeting between Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean and the Vice President of the United States. They noted that it presented a useful platform for productive discussions and was indicative of a longstanding relationship characterized by collaboration on many issues of mutual importance, including trade and investment, security, health, energy, disaster management and climate change. Leaders noted the progress of the work of the High-Level Committee on Food Security between the USA, CARICOM and the Dominican Republic resulting from the Summit of the Americas process. They reaffirmed that the matter of food…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 08, 2023 (SKNIS): The June 07 edition of the radio and television programme InFocus gave citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis a better understanding of the operations of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and how the men and women who work in the EMS are busy saving lives every day. On the programme, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Omoro Hodge and Anelda Tuckett tackled commonly asked questions, such as why emergency callers are asked so many initial questions, difficulties in evacuating persons from some scenes, and why an ambulance may not leave for the hospital immediately after loading…

Nassau, The Bahamas, June 8, 2023, (Press Secretary, PMOSKN) – Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, and Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas co-hosted the U.S-Caribbean Leaders Meeting in Nassau, The Bahamas on June 8, 2023. Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, and Minister of Energy, Hon. Konris Maynard were part of the Caribbean Leaders delegation that met with the Vice President for the one-day meeting. Vice President Harris in her opening remarks spoke to the significance of the meeting as a means of strengthening ties…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 8, 2023 (SKNIS): Well drilling is about to begin at a site identified in Cabbage Tree, Cayon, on Friday, June 9, 2023, close to the island’s main road and in the vicinity of the gas station. The project, once successful, is expected to bring major relief to the community of Cayon which has experienced water woes for many years.The project is being administered and executed by Bedrock Exploration Development Technologies (BEAD) St. Kitts Ltd., which has been contracted by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through the Water Services Department (WSD) headed by Mr. Cromwell…

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is hereby advising the Public that due to Well Drilling Activities, traffic along the Island Main Road at Cabbage Tree Cayon will be diverted from 8:00 am, on Friday June 9th. Motorists are asked to drive with caution and to obey all traffic signs displayed in the vicinity.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 8, 2023 (SKNIS): Emergency Medical Technician within the Ministry of Health, Omoro Hodge advises the public to give way to the ambulance when their sirens and flashing lights are activated. Mr. Hodge said this during his appearance on the radio and television show ‘In Focus’ on Wednesday, June 7, where he was interviewed about emergency care. He said, “I would have made an appeal to the general public to give way so that we would do what we need to do and get there in a timely fashion.” He added, “It is sometimes a struggle getting through traffic but when you know…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 09, 2023 (St. Christopher and Nevis Inland Revenue Department) – The Inland Revenue Department of St. Kitts and Nevis would like to remind all property owners that the deadline for payment of Property Tax is fast approaching. Property owners of both commercial and residential properties are urged to take note of this important deadline and make a special effort to pay their taxes on time to avoid unnecessary penalties and interest.The property tax payment for the fiscal year 2023 is due on June 30, 2023. Failure to pay the tax by the specified due date will result…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 08, 2023 ( St. Christopher and Nevis Inland Revenue Department) – The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Long Essay Competition, open to all Secondary School Students. This competition aims to engage and encourage young minds to explore and analyze the impact of property taxes on local communities or propose innovative ideas and strategies for reforming the property tax system.The two topics for consideration are:The Impact of Property Taxes on Local Communities: Analyze how property taxes affect the economic, social, and educational aspects of local communities. Property Tax Reform: Propose…