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Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is one step closer to establishing an Access to Justice Bureau aimed at strengthening the Rule of Law in the country and positively impacting people’s quality of life. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Senator Honourable Garth Wilkin, said that the Bureau will consist of three arms. “The first arm will be the Legal Aid Clinic where persons who cannot afford commercial lawyer rates can attend and receive top class service for civil matters, including family court,” said Attorney-General Wilkin during the Prime Minister’s Press…

INDEPENDENCE 40 THEME REVEALED: “GROWING SUSTAINABLY, DEVELOPING MATURELY, BUILDING RESILIENCY: INDEPENDENCE 40” Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 18, 2023 (SKNIS): This year’s 40th Independence Anniversary will be celebrated under the theme “Growing Sustainably, Developing Maturely, Building Resiliency: Independence 40”. The theme was chosen from over four hundred entries that were submitted and won by Reverend Damien E. Hughes of Challengers Village, St. Kitts. The announcement was made by Prime Minister, Dr the Honourable Terrance Drew, during a Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers on Thursday, May 18, at NEMA Conference Room. Prime Minister Dr. Drew congratulated Mr. Hughes on his win. In an…

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 — Youth crime is becoming an increasing challenge in the region, hindering sustainable development and economic growth. In this context, the United States Government, in partnership with the OECS Commission and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, launched two of its Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) projects aimed at stemming the rise in crime among youth in the Eastern Caribbean. The announcement coincided with the Eighth Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers for Human and Social Development, and the Eighth Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers: Education. The projects-: Opportunities to Advance…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 18, 2023 (SKNIS) – Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis with existing student loans with the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis (DBSKN) are being added to the Government’s Graduate Finance Project and will now see the interest rate on their loans reduced to five (5) percent per annum.“I want to announce today that come June 1st, existing student loans in the Development Bank will now be reduced to five percent. I think that when we made the first announcement I said that we are going to come back and announce something else, and so students…

Thursday, May 18, 2023 — The Eighth OECS Council of Ministers: Education (COM: Edu) was successfully hosted by Antigua and Barbuda under the Chairmanship of The Honourable Daryll Matthew, Minister of Education, Sport and Creative Industries. The two-day meeting was held on April 19-20, 2023 at the John E. St. Luce Finance and Conference Centre under the theme “Touching Lives through Data-Driven Development” via a hybrid approach of in-person and remote attendees. In attendance were Ministers of Education, Permanent Secretaries and Directors from Ministries of Education, as well as Education and Development Partners. Announcing the outcomes of the two-day meeting, Hon. Daryll…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 15, 2023); Hon. Samal Duggins, continued his second in a series of meetings with Livestock farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector on Thursday, 11th May 2023 in the Large Conference Room at the Department of Agriculture. During the meeting, the Acting Permanent Secretary revealed that the Ministry has been working persistently to give farmers improved access to veterinary services. He then announced that the Department of Agriculture will soon receive assistance from two Veterinarians who are expected to arrive on island before the end of the second quarter and will be tasked with the…

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The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at the Charles E. Mills Secondary School (CEMSS) on St. Kitts. Yesterday, May 17th, 2023, the received reports of an altercation between four students that left one fifteen (15) year old male requiring emergency surgery. According to information revealed during the investigation, four students – two siblings male and female, aged fifteen (15), and two other females in the same age range – were involved in the altercation. During the course of the fracas, the male received a stab wound to the back with…

BASSETERRE (18th May, 2023): In a resounding show of support, Chairman Allister Williams expressed heartfelt gratitude to S.L. Horsfords & Co Ltd as they singed on as a Silver Sponsor for the highly-anticipated 3-day musical extravaganza.Williams remarked, “As we approach our remarkable 25th anniversary, we extend our deepest appreciation to S.L. Horsfords & Co Ltd for their unwavering dedication to the triumph of the St. Kitts Music Festival.”Natalie Kelsick, Executive Director at S.L Horsford & Co. Ltd, extended warm wishes to the festival on its momentous milestone and expressed the company’s eagerness to nurture this partnership for years to come.”Congratulations to…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 17, 2023 (SKNIS) – Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), Mr. James Sutton has assured citizens and residents of the twin island Federation that the law enforcement body remains committed to the task of preserving law and order and maintaining peace and security for all. Commissioner Sutton gave this assurance in a national address on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in which he provided an update on the various operations and activities of the Police Force in carrying out its mandate. “In an effort to reduce the incidences of criminal activity in the…