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The Digital Transformation Management Unit in the Ministry of Technology is inviting proposals for the project titled, “Implementation of Government of Saint Christopher and Nevis Whole of Government Electronic Records and Document Management System.” Click for details:

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 09, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of the Bills will be made available…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 08, 2025 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, officially assumed the chairmanship of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on Thursday, May 08, 2025, as ministers and delegates commenced their 28th Regular Meeting at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort in Frigate Bay. During the opening ceremony, Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), welcomed Dr. Douglas to his new role, which will run for one year. She expressed confidence in his leadership. “Mr. Chairman, our comprehensive agenda for the next two days presents…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – May 08, 2025 – The ASPIRE Task Force, in partnership with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is pleased to announce the observance of ASPIRE Financial Literacy Day under the theme “Level Up Your Financial Future,” which will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis launched the ASPIRE programme – Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources, and Education – in 2023. The programme helps the nation’s youth build financial resilience through teaching sound money management principles alongside early investing benefits and decision-making confidence for complex financial situations. The fundamental goal of ASPIRE involves transforming…

The Inter-American Development Bank in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) are currently undertaking a recruitment and selection process to attract a suitably qualified individual to fill the post of Environmental Crime  Analyst Consultant. The relevant vacancy can be accessed via the following link: https://jobs.iadb.org/job/Environmental-Crime-Analyst-Consultant/999-en_US Please note the deadline for submission of applications is 9 May, 2025.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 07, 2025 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is urging all businesses—ranging from formal enterprises to roadside vendors—to ensure full compliance with national labelling regulations by December 31, 2025. This critical reminder applies to all goods sold within the Federation, whether locally produced, imported, or distributed informally. Specifically, the regulations to be followed include: · Labelling of Goods · Labelling of Pre-packaged Food · Labelling of Bottled Water The Bureau emphasizes that no business is exempt from these requirements, which are intended to promote transparency, consumer safety, and product accountability. Key Requirements…

Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025 — In a significant step toward strengthening U.S.–Caribbean relations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Heads of Government of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and The Bahamas, in Washington, D.C., for high-level discussions focused on regional security, energy resilience, economic development, and migration. The meeting marked Secretary Rubio’s first formal engagement with the Eastern Caribbean as U.S. Secretary of State underscored the U.S. Administration’s intent to prioritize continuous and respectful dialogue with Caribbean partners. He emphasized the strategic importance of the region to the United States, reinforcing a shared commitment to democratic…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 6, 2025 (PMO) —Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, today, May 6th,  joined six other Caribbean leaders in a high-level meeting with United States Secretary of State, Hon. Marco A. Rubio.  The meeting, which brought together the Prime Ministers of Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, focused on advancing critical areas of shared interest between the United States and the Caribbean region. Prime Minister Drew described the discussions as “frank, focused, and forward-looking,” noting that, “St. Kitts and Nevis remains committed to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 01, 2025 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus L. Natta has urged world leaders to support small island nations by improving access to financial resources and technological solutions, and forming partnerships to help safeguard populations and natural environments for future generations. The call was made at a high-level ministerial forum on Wednesday, April 30 – held as part of the 2025 Meetings of the Conferences of the Parties (COP) to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions held in Geneva, Switzerland from April 28 to May 01. Joined by Derionne Edmeade, Director in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 3, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, will join fellow Caribbean leaders from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and The Bahamas in a pivotal high-level meeting with United States Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This important diplomatic engagement will focus on matters of mutual interest, aimed at strengthening cooperation and deepening ties between the United States and the Eastern Caribbean. The agenda is expected to cover a wide range of critical areas. Prime Minister Drew, who continues to champion…