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The Caribbean. April 28, 2023: The Caribbean Domestic Workers Network (CDWN) joins the world in commemorating International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2023. As we honor workers across the Caribbean and beyond, we give a special salute to the women and men who work in homes and support families throughout our communities. Domestic Workers are workers and deserve the same rights and protections as any other worker. It is because of Domestic Workers that our societies can function, businesses can run, schools can be open, and doctors at hospitals can take care of the sick. Domestic Workers are a critical…

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, in cooperation with the St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department, successfully halted a smuggling attempt at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. On April 26th, 2023, a routine cargo scan detected several packages concealed inside a punching bag that entered the Federation the day before via ‘Amerijet’ from Miami. The package was deemed suspicious and the Police were alerted. Upon examination, the punching bag was found to contain four (4) vacuum sealed packages with vegetable material suspected to be cannabis. The contraband weighed two hundred and fifteen grams (215g), two…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (April 27th, 2023)—The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. wishes to inform the public that its offices will be closed on Monday 1st May 2022 in recognition of Labor Day. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday 2nd May 2022. During this period of closure bill payments can be made online by signing up for Ebiz at www.ebiz.skelec.kn or through the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank, Republic Bank, and First Caribbean Bank portals. Customers can also drop off cheques at our cheque drop box at our main office. To access our 24/7automated customer support system customers can call 465-2000 to make bill payments, report faults,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is observing world day for Safety and Health at Work to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. Minister of Employment and Labour, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, in commemorating the day during her address to the nation on April 28 said safety within the working environment benefits both the employee and the organisation. She added, “It is imperative that as the working environment evolves with changes in technology, equipment, processes, and policies, we readily adapt,” she said, “We must implement structures and strong safety policies that ensure…

Today, Friday 28th April 2023 commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year, we celebrate under the theme of “A Safe and Healthy Working Environment; A Fundamental Right.” Undoubtedly, safety within the working environment benefits both the employee and the organization. It is imperative that as the working environment evolves with changes in technology, equipment, processes, and policies, that we readily adapt. We must implement structures and strong safety policies that ensure a safe working environment for all stakeholders. Employers, in short, the responsibility largely rests on your shoulders to provide a safe working environment for all.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 27, 2023 (SKNIS): The deadline to submit entries for the Independence 40 Theme Competition is fast approaching, and nationals and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to get involved before the competition ends at midnight on Sunday, April 30. The theme must capture the essence of the country’s 40-year history of independence as well as its current realities and standard for a shared future. Entries for the theme competition must be no more than six to eight words and should be memorable. On Wednesday’s (June 26) edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Viera Galloway, Co-chair…

The Ministry of National Security hereby informs the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis of a developing situation concerning the African detainees that were rescued at sea on March 28th, 2023.On March 28th, 2023, the St. Kitts and Nevis Coast Guard (SKNCG) responded to a call for help at sea. The situation turned out to be a rescue mission for a number of Cameroon nationals who were found alive after their boat capsized after leaving Antigua and Barbuda. The Cameroonians were transported to St. Kitts; provided with medical and psychological care; and detained at a government facility pending repatriation to…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 24th April, 2023 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development led a cleanup and landscaping charge in the historic Independence Square on Tuesday, 18th April, 2023. This was in collaboration with the St Kitts Electricity Company and Chipeen Volunteer Center.Sunday, 16th April was internationally recognized as Good Deeds Day and the volunteers opted to apply their “good deed” by conducting the clean-up exercise, that included pruning of the vegetation in the Square.Permanent Secretary, Sherilita “Shez” Dore-Tyson said the staff from the different Departments within the Ministry turned up in large numbers to be a part of the global effort of showing care…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 26th April, 2023 – The country’s very first Voluntary National Review (VNR) continues to be developed as it will be presented at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York City in July 2023.The Review communicates the progress the Federation has made so far in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It reflects a frank assessment of the limitations, challenges, and the Federation’s determination in pursuing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Additionally, the Review presents an opportunity for the Federation to highlight the progress and plans to the rest of the world and to attract support from…

Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States, OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM and the Delegation’s Head of Cooperation David Mogollon, recently visited the Saint Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards metrology lab for a first-hand look at the benefits of upgrades and capacity building supported by financial assistance from the EU. During the March 23rd visit, the Delegation met with Mr. Stuart LaPlace, Director of the Bureau, and Mr. I-Ronn Audain, Head of the Metrology Lab. Their discussions focused on lab enhancements and capacity building facilitated through two projects supported by funds provided…