Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2023 (SKNIS): The Anti-Corruption Bill, 2023 was read for the second time in the National Assembly by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Hon. Garth Wilkin, on February, 22, 2023. The Attorney General described the piece of legislation as a critical component in developing St. Kitts […]
Archive for February 23rd, 2023
GOVERNMENT HAS “NOTHING TO HIDE” SAYS DEPUTY PM HANLEY WHILE SUPPORTING DEBATE ON THE ANTI-CORRUPTION BILL, 2023
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2023 (SKNIS): The introduction and debate on the Anti-Corruption Bill, 2023, in the Federal Parliament in St. Kitts and Nevis demonstrate that the government has “nothing to hide,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Christopher #1, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley. The Bill had its […]
MINISTRY OF ECCLESIASTICAL AND FAITH-BASED AFFAIRS HOSTS SUCCESSFUL MEETING WITH FAITH LEADERS IN NEVIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2023 (SKNIS): Faith-based leaders in Nevis have given their full support to the Federal Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs as it seeks to establish and stage the National Day of Prayer on February 28, as an annual initiative. The leaders held their first face-to-face engagement with Permanent Secretary Elreter Simpson-Browne […]
Caribbean Sargassum project to develop innovative products for climate resilience advances to new phase
Belize City, Tuesday, 21 February 2023 (CRFM)—Sargassum seaweed influxes have been a bane to the Caribbean since 2011, but the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and Plant & Food Research (PFR), a New Zealand government-owned Crown Research Institute, are advancing a regional project aimed at turning Sargassum into innovative products that will create jobs and income as well as […]
SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD PRESENTS ITS 14TH ACTUARIAL REVIEW AT BREAKFAST MEETING TO SHARE ITS VISION WITH ITS STAKEHOLDERS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS) – As part of the activities in observation of its 45th anniversary, the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board presented its 14th Actuarial Review of the Social Security Fund at a Stakeholders Breakfast Meeting today, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. The Board is observing the […]
ECCB Given Audience with Cabinet to Discuss Legislation
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, February 20, 2023 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew extended an invitation to representatives from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to attend Cabinet today to discuss the legislative agenda for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) which remain outstanding in Saint Christopher […]
POST-CABINET BRIEFING FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, February 20th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people. The Cabinet welcomed the President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Professor Dr. Benedict Oramah […]
POST-CABINET BRIEFING FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, February 20th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people. The Cabinet welcomed the President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Professor Dr. Benedict Oramah […]
Europrotocol Hosts Diplomatic Training Event in SKN
Basseterre, Saint Kitts (21st February, 2023) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with Europrotocol hosted a Three-Day Certification Training on Diplomatic Protocol related to Diplomatic Events, Official and State Visits, Public Relations and Media Communication as well as Dignitary Protection over the period 16th, 17th, and 20th February, 2023 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Established in 2001, […]
UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVE SUPPORTS MINISTRY OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, AGEING AND DISABILITIES
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The decision by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to provide focused attention to the Federation’s youth, the elderly and differently-abled population was applauded by Cosbert Woods, United Nations Country Coordinator for St. Kitts and Nevis. Mr. Woods’ comments were made at the official launch of the Ministry […]