Archive for June 22nd, 2023

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 22, 2023- The appreciation of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis was conveyed to the Permanent Observers of the Organization of American States (OAS) for their continued support of the work of the OAS. This message was delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, at […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) advises that our  Headquarters in Barbados will close at 12:00 pm (AST) today, 22 June 2023 due to the passage of  Tropical Storm Bret.   We are committed to the safety of our employees and stakeholders, and will therefore advise of our  reopening, in accordance with the guidance […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 22, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The second disbursement of CBI Dividend Payments began yesterday (June 21, 2023) and subsequent batches are to follow. Account information provided from the first disbursement will be used to process payments. However, contributors to Social Security who were unable to apply under the first […]

INVITATION TO TENDER Reference #: MOA003/2023 Date: 14th June 2023 Tender Title: Purchase of an Industrial Ice Machine The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Co-operatives is pleased to submit a tender for the purchase of an Industrial Ice Machine for the Dieppe Bay Fisheries Complex, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21, 2022 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)– The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs; International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Economic Development and Investment, is currently in the US Capital, Washington, D.C. attending the 53rd Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). He is accompanied by […]

Tropical Storm Bret INFORMATION NOTE No. 1   AS OF 8:00 PM ON JUNE 21, 2023  Synopsis on Tropical Storm Bret  LOCATION 13.4 N 54.6 W about 330 miles   (530 km) East of Barbados  MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS 65 mph (100  km/h)  PRESENT MOVEMENT West or 280 degrees at  15 mph (24 km/h)  MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 1000 […]

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, June 22, 2023: The Caribbean is uniquely placed to bridge solutions between international communities and chart a pathway forward in pioneering innovative finance approaches on climate change, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, (UNFCCC) Mr. Simon Stiell has said. Mr. Stiell was speaking as he delivered the 2023 […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21, 2023 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister with responsibility for Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley apologized to the Rastafarian community for years of societal oppression and religious persecution that they have suffered throughout the history of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. “Apologies without actions are […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21, 2023 (SKNIS): Senator, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, said that the Smoking (Designated Area) Bill, 2023, which was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament on June 20, falls in line with several United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those that promote health, justice, and human rights among others. “Madam […]