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No. of 2023 Nevis Island Administration Saint Christopher (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 and Nevis Arrangement of Sections. Section No. of 2023 Nevis Island Administration Saint Christopher (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to provide for the Nevis Island Administration to sue and be sued in its capacity as an organ of the Crown and for related matters. 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…

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 by the authority of the same as follows: PART I PRELIMINARY In…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Council, Executives, Management and Staff The CaribbeanExaminations Council (CXC®) offer heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of theCooperative Republic of Guyana on the passing of 19 students in a tragic blaze at the MahdiaSecondary School.“The loss of these young people with such bright potential is shocking and painful. We pray at thistime for the survivors and family members of those students whose lives were lost.”, Dr WayneWesley, Registrar and CEO, CXC®. -End-

No. of 2023 Crown Proceedings Saint Christopher (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Crown Proceedings Act, Cap 5.06. 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 Crown Proceedings (Amendment) Act, 2023. 2. Interpretation. In this Act, “Act” means the Crown…

Arrangement of Sections. Section SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. … of 2023 A BILL to deter and create penalties for unauthorized disclosure of official government information by public servants and contractors of the government. 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: PART I PRELIMINARY In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— “authorized person” has the meaning assigned to it by section 2 of the Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2023; “disclose” and “disclosure”— “Government”…

No. of 2023 Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse Saint Christopher and Abuse of Drugs) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Nevis  SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) Act, Cap. 9.08. 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 Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse…

No. of 2023 Smoking (Designated Areas) Bill, 2023 Saint Christopher and Nevis  SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to designate certain specified public places as smoking areas, to prohibit smoking outside of a designated area in public places, to better provide for protection from the exposure to certain types of smoke and for related or incidental matters. 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…

Rastafari Rights Recognition Bill, 2023 No. … of 2023 Saint Christopher and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS  No. … of 2023 A BILL to provide for the process of registration of Rastafari groups, recognition of various rights related to the use of cannabis by registered Rastafari groups, licencing for the freedom of conscience possession and use of cannabis in certain public places, and for other related matters. 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…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 22, 2023 (SKNIS): While prospective homeowners in St. Kitts are eager to learn more about the proposed housing solutions by the East Coast Housing Development, which is set to construct some 600 homes in the first instance, applicants can rest assured that other housing solutions are still available at the National Housing Corporation (NHC). Leon Natta, Special Advisor to the NHC, said that the demand for housing is tremendous, with some 3,800 applications currently existing at the housing agency. As such, the government is working to ensure that various affordable options are offered to the public. “The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 22, 2023 (SKNIS): With just a little over eight months in office since the August 5, 2022 victory at the polls, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is lauding the advancements of his administration in such a short period of time despite inheriting a country in deficit.Speaking at his May 18, 2023 press conference, Prime Minister Dr. Drew said, “I am very proud of the advancements that my team and I have made thus far. We have many more exciting developments coming. We are serious when we say we are going to transform St Kitts and Nevis…