31 October 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Dominican Diaspora residing in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, celebrates 45 years of Independence of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The celebrations commenced with a church service at the Antioch Baptist Church, on Sunday, 29th October. In his remarks, President of the […]
Archive for November 3rd, 2023
Presentation of Credentials of Ms. Limya Eltayeb, UNDP Representative to Saint Kitts and Nevis
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis (November 3, 2023) – Ms. Limya Eltayeb, the newly appointed United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Representative to Saint Kitts and Nevis, presented her credentials to the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, the Foreign Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Foreign Minister, Dr. Denzil […]
JNF General Hospital Successfully Hosts Pediatrics Cardiological Clinic with World Paediatrics Project and Paediatrics Assistance League of St. Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 3, 2023, [Ministry of Health] – JNF General Hospital in collaboration with the World Pediatrics Project (WPP) and the Pediatrics Assistance League of St. Kitts and Nevis (PALS) concluded its fifth Paediatrics Cardiological Clinic on November 2, 2023. The clinic, a pivotal event in the federation’s healthcare calendar, was facilitated […]
CARICOM: Happy 45th Independence Anniversary Dominica
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Dominica on its Forty-Fifth Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on Friday 3 November 2023. Secretary-General Dr Carla N Barnett sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Dominica Hon Roosevelt Skerrit. “Honourable Prime Minister, It is my distinct pleasure, on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), to […]
JETBLUE’S INAUGURAL FLIGHT BRINGS MORE HOPE FOR THE FEDERATION’S TOURISM INDUSTRY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 2, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed JetBlue to the destination with its inaugural flight with a warm ceremony at the RLB International Airport. Jet Blue’s inaugural landing at the RLB International Airport JetBlue departed the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York at 9:15 a.m. […]
SENIOR MINISTER DR. DOUGLAS DISCUSSES UPCOMING INITIATIVES TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN CONSUMER PROTECTION IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister responsible for Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, made an appearance on the November 01 edition of the radio and television programme Infocus to discuss imminent strides the government is taking to fortify consumer protection. Addressing concerns surrounding consumer rights and safety, […]
PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN BUDGET 2024 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, emphasized the critical importance of public participation in shaping the national budget while delivering closing remarks at the Budget 2024 Community Consultations held at the Lodge/Ottleys Community Centre on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. […]
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, MARINE RESOURCES, FISHERIES AND COOPERATIVES ADVOCATES FOR A SUSTAINABLE ISLAND STATE THROUGH AGRICULTURE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources, Fisheries, and Cooperatives, led by the Honourable Samal Duggins, announced a series of successful initiatives launched in observance of World Food Day, all of which align with the ambitious goal of achieving food self-sufficiency by 2025, referred to as “25 by 25.”In just […]
ADDITION OF JETBLUE FLIGHTS TO ST. KITTS WILL HELP PROPEL THE FEDERATION’S ECONOMY TO GREATER HEIGHTS, SAYS PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 2, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew was amongst the officials gathered at the Kayan Jet Private Lounge to officially welcome JetBlue on its inaugural flight to the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport today, Thursday, November 2, 2023. A warm welcome reception was […]
NO MINIMUM SPENDING REQUIREMENT ON VISA DEBIT CARDS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Consumers using a debit card to transact business in St. Kitts and Nevis are not subject to spending more than necessary as some businesses claim. However, the rules are different when using a credit card. The application of a minimum spending requirement was highlighted on Wednesday’s (November 01, […]