Archive for November 17th, 2022

BASSETERRE, ST KITTS, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2022: The criminal matter, COP v Larry Vaughn. The prosecution of Criminal matters is guided by a two staged test. The first being whether there is sufficient evidence to meet the charge and the second being whether it is in the public’s interest to take the matter to trial. Upon […]

In one of his first speaking roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, theHon. Geoffrey Hanley, this week addressed education ministers of UN Member States,education experts of international organisations and private stakeholders at the UNESCO- organised World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (WCECCE), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In a pre-recorded statement […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS):  Effective from Tuesday, November 15, 2022, vehicular traffic exiting Port Zante from the Sands Complex end can now turn left into Basseterre, providing easier access to the city centre, especially for tour and taxi operators.   This was according to the Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, during a […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS): Tuesday’s (November 15, 2022) Minister’s Youth Forum has received high praise from scores of young people in attendance who hailed the event as the most innovative and interactive session in years. The event was held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom and was facilitated by the Honourable […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS):  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley pledged to capitalize on every scholarship opportunity offered to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis so that citizens and residents can benefit from higher education. “This is something that we campaigned on, indicating that we […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS): The 2022-2023 cruise season will see thirteen ships making their maiden voyage to St. Kitts, a clear signal of recovery in the tourism sector and cruise officials’ growing confidence in the destination’s tourism product. To date, four cruise vessels have made their inaugural calls. They are the Seabourn […]

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 15th November, 2022 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Italy on Tuesday 15thNovember, 2022, during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). The terms of the MoU are in relation to Italy’s continued support of the Federation’s environmental action and fight for climate […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has made the diversification of the domestic economy a major part of the Government’s agenda. During the Prime Minister’s press conference on November 15, 2022, Prime Minister Dr. Drew reiterated the Government’s plans for the construction […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), St. Kitts and Nevis faces the brunt of the effects associated with climate change. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on November 15, 2022, called for greater support for SIDS in the fight against climate […]

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 15th November 2022 – Minister of Environment and Climate Action, The Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke presented, on Tuesday, 15th November, a national statement on behalf of the Government of St Kitts and Nevis during the 27th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In her address, Minister […]