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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 13, 2021 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Tourism Authority and Ministry of Tourism celebrate the significance of six cruise ships visiting the Federation on Tuesday 11, January 2022, with a statement made by the Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports, the Honourable Lindsay Grant. He stated, “Today is a very significant day for the cruise industry and tourism in general in St. Kitts and Nevis because today we welcome six cruise ships.” “We have been very challenged over the past days and weeks with the advent of the Omicron virus, but I believe because we have constantly engaged our partners whether…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 13, 2022 (SKNIS): The recent relocation of the Land Registry to the former C&C building as well as the digitization of the Land Registry’s records, has greatly enhanced efficiencies within the department, making it easier for persons and companies to do business in St. Kitts and Nevis. At the Virtual Opening of the Law Year 2022 on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Honourable Vincent Byron Jr., said that a concerted effort has served to eliminate a significant backlog of documents awaiting registration as well as to streamline the registration…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Wednesday, January 12, 2022:​ Over 200 fifth form students enrolled inthe various secondary schools across the Federation are settling in to the face-to-face instructionamidst the surge of the Covid-19 Omicron variant in the communities. The fifth formers returnedto school on Monday January 10, 2022.Education Minister, Honorable Jonel Powell informed the general public of the decision not todelay resumption of face-to-face instruction for fifth formers.“These students are in the process of preparing to write CXC examinations and at this criticaljuncture require face-to-face instruction. Therefore, the main objectives during this two-weekperiod are to ensure that these students are able…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 12, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris sat down with His Excellency Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, High Commissioner of the Republic of India to St. Kitts and Nevis, for a round of talks focused on strengthening the already strong relationship between both nations.The meeting was held earlier today (Wednesday, January 12) at the Prime Minister’s Government Headquarters office. Wednesday’s meeting allowed Prime Minister Harris to again express gratitude on behalf of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis to…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 12, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Louis Almagro Lemes, today (Wednesday, January 12, 2022) congratulated the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris for his outstanding leadership, particularly during these difficult times. Addressing the Virtual Protocolary Meeting of the Permanent Council of the OAS, at which Prime Minister Harris was the specially invited guest speaker, Secretary General Almagro said, “Allow me at the outset to congratulate you on your stellar stewardship of your country during…

The General Public is asked to note that the Department of Agriculture will be closed on Thursday 13th January 2022, to facilitate the official launch of its 2022 work programme for workers of the Ministry and its Departments. However, the St. Kitts Abattoir and the Basseterre Public Market will remain open. The Ministry and Departments will resume normal working activity on Friday 14th January 2022. In addition, farmers and the public are asked to note that the period for the sale of animal feed at the discounted price of EC$ 20.00 ended on the 31st December 2021. Therefore, effective Monday 10th…

The general public is asked to note that the Ministry of Sustainable Development, including the Department of Physical Planning and the Department of Lands and Surveys, will be closed at noon (12 pm) on Friday, January 14, 2022. The early closure is to facilitate the attendance of staff members at the funeral service of Randolph Edmead, Director of Physical Planning. The ministry resumes normal operations at 8 am on Monday, January 17, 2022. The ministry apologies for any inconvenience caused.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 12, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris is scheduled to address the Virtual Protocolary Meeting of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) today, Wednesday, January 12, 2022.Prime Minister Harris is expected to use his presentation to the Permanent Council to share with the international community St. Kitts and Nevis’ strong economic performance under his Team Unity-led administration, as well as the Federation’s experience during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The Virtual Protocolary Meeting of the Permanent Council…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 12, 2022 (SKNIS): On Tuesday, January, 11, 2022, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris met with a group of investors led by billionaire American entrepreneur and former actor Mr. Brock Pierce to discuss several areas available in the local economy for collaboration and investment. “Because we are still relatively young with our independence going on thirty-eight (38) years, there is still a lot of scope for persons to pioneer in several areas of our economy. We are happy from the presentation that you have a broad view which is important, that you want to contribute…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 11, 2022 (SKNIS): Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Honourable Vincent Byron Jr., said that St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully navigated significant challenges to the legal system posed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years, and has ensured that the administration of justice remains alive and well. The message was communicated during an address for the Virtual Opening of the Law Year 2022 on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The virtual opening was hosted by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) and featured presentations from representatives of member states. Minister Byron Jr.…