(Taipei, Taiwan Tuesday 7th February, 2023) The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) is once again participating in the Taiwan Lantern Festival. This year, the 2023 edition has returned to the capital city, Taipei, after 23 years of being hosted in other cities around the island. St. Kitts and […]
Archive for February 10th, 2023
MINISTRY OF SPORTS IMPLEMENTING NATIONAL SPORTS POLICY 2022-2026
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 09, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sports is pushing forward with the implementation of the National Sports Policy (NSP) and Strategic Plan 2022-2026, which seeks to enhance involvement in sports/physical activity, expand the role and influence of sports across various sectors while fostering the professional development of athletes. It also outlines […]
GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS GAZETTES TO MOVE ONLINE FOLLOWING PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 08, 2023 (SKNIS): The passage of the Official Gazette Bill, 2023, in the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis was fully endorsed by Senator the Honourable Isalean Phillip, who noted that digitizing the document is important to enhancing public access and promoting transparency. The Bill was debated and passed in […]
MAURIEL KNIGHT IS THE NEW DEPUTY CLERK OF THE ST. KITTS AND NEVIS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 08, 2023 (SKNIS): The National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed Mauriel Knight as the new Deputy Clerk on Wednesday, February 08, 2023. Mr. Knight is 19 years old and gained a greater appreciation for parliament and parliamentary procedure when he joined the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) […]
MINISTER HENDERSON SUPPORTS CRIMINAL RECORDS (REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILL, 2023
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 8, 2023 (SKNIS): Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Number Two (2), the Honourable Marsha Henderson supported the Bill entitled, Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 which was passed in the National Assembly on February 08. Honourable Henderson, in her speech to the National Assembly, said, “The intent is to […]
OFFICIAL GAZETTES OF ST. CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS TO BE DIGITIZED AND MODERNIZED FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF BILL
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 08, 2023 (SKNIS): Persons desirous of accessing future Official Gazettes of the Federation of St Christopher and Nevis online will soon be able to do so by visiting gazette.gov.kn following the passage of the Official Gazette Bill, 2023, in the Federal Parliament on February 8, 2023. “[T]he purpose of this Bill is […]
45th Anniversary Corporate Worship Prime Minister Participates in First Official Event as Minister of Social Security
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, 8th February 2023 — Prime Minister Participates in First Official Event as Minister of Social Security On Sunday February 5th, 2023, the Board, Management and Staff of the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board joined in worship with the congregation of the Zion Moravian Church in Basseterre to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS MUST NOT BE LEFT BEHIND IN THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF CANNABIS, SAYS MINISTER MAYNARD
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 08, 2023 (SKNIS) – During his presentation in the National Assembly on February 08, Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Number Three, the Honourable Konris Maynard said that the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2023, represents something of a new fresh start for persons convicted in the past and will also help to […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS GOVERNMENT AMENDS CRIMINAL RECORDS ACT TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS IN THE LEGISLATION
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 08, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has followed through on its commitment to table legislations in the National Assembly to address a number of inconsistencies and to permit the Court to expunge the criminal records of persons convicted in the past of minor cannabis-related offences. This was […]
POST-CABINET BRIEFING FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2023
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 06, 2023 (SKNIS): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, February 06, 2023, and made several significant decisions to improve the well-being of our people. The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration demonstrated its commitment to older citizens and residents with the establishment […]