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SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2025 A BILL to amend the Housing and Social Development Levy Act, Cap. 20.21 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 by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Housing and Social Development Levy (Amendment) Act, 2025. 2. Amendment of section 3 of the Act. The Act is amended in section 3 subsection (2) subparagraph (a) as follows: “(2)(a) in the…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2025 A BILL to provide for the protection and registration of industrial designs in Saint Christopher and Nevis 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 by the authority of the same as follows: PART I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title. (1) This Act may be cited as the Industrial Designs Act, 2025. (2) This Act shall come into force on a day to be appointed by the Minister by Order published in…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2025 A BILL to amend the Judge Alone Trials Act, No. 20 of 2024. 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 Judge Alone Trials (Amendment) Act, 2025. 2. Amendment of section 4. The Act is amended in section 4 by replacing it as follows “4. Trial without a jury in certain cases. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2025 A BILL to amend the Larceny Act, Cap. 4.16. 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 Larceny (Amendment) Act, 2025. 2. Interpretation. In this Act “Act” means the Larceny Act, Cap. 4.16. 3. Amendment of section 31. The Act is amended in section 31 by replacing it with the following— “31. Robbery. (1) A person who— …

United Nations, NY, June 30, 2025 – The Thirty-Fifth Meeting of State Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, from 23-26 June 2025. St. Kitts and Nevis was represented at this important meeting by H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Counsellor, Mrs. Sonia Boddie-Thompson, legal expert at the Permanent Mission. The meeting received reports from representatives from the three key bodies established by the Convention which are the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the International…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 8, 2025 (JNF Hospital Communications) — In what will be a semi-annual activity, the Joseph Nathaniel France General Hospital held its first Semi-Annual Employee Awards Ceremony on Monday July 7, where twenty two dedicated domestic and support staff were recognised and awarded certificates. “Your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment have not gone unnoticed,” reassured Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Mr Curtis Martin. “Time and again, patients have expressed their satisfaction with the services provided – a reflection of your daily efforts behind the scenes.” At the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS – July 8, 2025 – The Cable and the ASPIRE Programme have launched a collaborative initiative to provide ongoing, in-person registration support for families seeking assistance with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ innovative youth financial empowerment and education programme. Starting immediately, parents and guardians can visit The Cable Office on Cayon Street, Basseterre, Monday through Friday (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) for expert help with ASPIRE applications—no appointment needed. Trained Cable staff will offer daily assistance to: “We’re proud to partner with ASPIRE to bring this vital service directly into the community,” said Ms Pat Walters, CEO, The…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 08, 2025 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Four Bills will receive their first reading, while one is slated for its second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Minister responsible for Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information, Community and Technology and Posts will seek leave to introduce…

Montego Bay, Jamaica July 7, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful intervention during the plenary session of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), urging regional leaders to stand firm and unified in their language and advocacy on climate change. Addressing his fellow Heads of Government, Prime Minister Drew cautioned against the growing pressure to dilute the Caribbean’s climate messaging to appease powerful industrial nations. He emphasized that changing the region’s language to make it more “convenient” for those responsible…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 07, 2025 (SKNIS): After years without adequate lighting or surveillance, Cockleshell Beach – a vital hub for tourism and inter-island transport – has received a major security upgrade with the installation of a modern CCTV surveillance system and underground fibre-optic cable. This milestone forms part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improve public safety and national security infrastructure across the Federation. The project, implemented under the Universal Service Fund (USF) and administered by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), was awarded to St. Kitts and Nevis Cable Communications Ltd. (The Cable) through a transparent bidding process.…