Archive for February 14th, 2022

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 13, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis in its continued efforts to bolster the local economy has invested in capital projects including infrastructural and housing projects.  Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, during his first press conference of the year on February 11, […]

Dear Stakeholders, Please note the cruise schedule for the period Sunday 13th February to Saturday 19th February, 2022: Sunday 13th February, 2022:Celebrity Millennium – Port ZanteEnchantment of the Seas – Port ZanteSeven Seas Navigator- Port Zante Tuesday 15th February, 2022: Enchanted Princess – Port Zante Wednesday 16th February, 2022: Carnival Magic – Port ZanteCelebrity Apex- Port ZanteRegal Princess – Port […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 13, 2022 (SKNIS): Law enforcement in St. Kitts and Nevis is reporting an improved 43 percent in the rate of detected crime for 2021, the highest number in the past 20 years. The internationally accepted crime detection rate is 33 percent. Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 11, 2022 (SKNIS): During his monthly press conference on February 10, 2022, held at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lime Kiln, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, indicates that the tourism sector is coming back to life.   Since the beginning of the COVID-19 […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 11, 2022 (SKNIS): Citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis were strongly encouraged to take advantage of job opportunities being advertised in the Federation. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, made the clarion call during his first press conference for 2022, held at the National […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 11, 2022 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Labour, the Honourable Wendy Phipps, said that severance payment is only made to workers who qualify and that the Ministry of Labour has no records to support the claims by persons who allege that they were terminated for their refusal to take a […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 11, 2022 (SKNIS): Every employer who wishes to employ any non-national worker in St. Kitts and Nevis must do so in accordance with the existing labour laws of the twin-island Federation, said Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. “Before you can bring a foreigner or rather a non-national into the country […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts. February 11, 2022. The business environment in St Kitts and Nevis will be enhanced with the introduction of a National Quality Policy (NQP). This was signaled as Premier of Nevis and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mark Brantley pledged the country’s support to implementing the NQP for the twin-island. “I think this […]

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with deep regret the passing of the former Prime Minister of Belize, the Rt. Honourable Sir Manuel Esquivel KCMG. Sir Manuel’s calm presence allied to his measured statements were the hallmark of his contributions as a member of the Conference of Heads of Government.  His well-earned reputation as a man […]

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, February 10, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Tourism sector which remains the mainstay of Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy was adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but according to Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, it is on the rebound and is off to a respectable start. “The […]