Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis will observe its 2nd Annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The Federal observance was introduced last year to establish an annual day where the country pauses to acknowledge God’s sovereignty. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs, the […]
Archive for February 22nd, 2024
PASSING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LEVY ACT WILL FURTHER PROTECT MINIMUM WAGE EMPLOYEES
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS) – Through the passage of significant amendments to the Housing and Social Development Levy Act on Thursday (February 22, 2024), the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has added yet another layer of protection to persons who earn minimum wage. The Housing and Social Development Levy (Amendment) Bill, […]
PENSION REFORM TASK FORCE CONTINUES THE IMPORTANT WORK OF ADVANCING EFFORTS TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTRIBUTORY PENSION PLAN
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS) – During the February 22, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, gave a comprehensive update on the Pension Reform Task Force that is charged with advancing the work on the Contributory Pension Plan. The Contributory Pension Plan, first announced by Prime […]
RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS OF SALARIES REVIEW COMMISSION
SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS________________________________ STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS No. of 2024________________________________ RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLYOF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS APPROVINGRECOMMENDATIONS OF SALARIES REVIEW COMMISSION________________________________ WHEREAS the Salaries Review Commission was established pursuant to the Salaries Review Commission Act Cap. 22.14 to review the salaries and other conditions of service of the Governor-General, Members of […]
RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS TO APPROVE THE LABOUR (MINIMUM WAGE) ACT (AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULES) ORDER NO. 1 OF 2024
SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS ________________________________ STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS No. of 2024 ________________________________ RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS TO APPROVE THE LABOUR (MINIMUM WAGE) ACT (AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULES) ORDER NO. 1 OF 2024 ________________________________ WHEREAS it is provided by section 3(1) of the Labour (Minimum Wage) […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CHAMPIONS FISCAL PRUDENCE AND FAIR COMPENSATION WITH ADOPTION OF 2019 SALARIES REVIEW FOR SENIOR PARLIAMENTARY OFFICIALS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant move underscoring its commitment to fiscal responsibility and equitable treatment of its senior officials, the National Assembly of St. Christopher and Nevis, on February 22, 2024, unanimously adopted a resolution to accept the recommendations made by the 2019 Salaries Review Commission for the adjustment of […]
TRAINING FOR FEMALES IN FIELDS DOMINATED BY MEN FULLY BOOKED
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): Women in St. Kitts have overwhelmingly responded to a month-long series of training by the Department of Gender Affairs that will increase knowledge and skills in several areas traditionally dominated by men. In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 08, 2024, the department will stage a session on each […]
FIRST COHORT OF PARTICIPANTS SET TO GRADUATE PHASE ONE OF THE ELEVATE PROGRAMME
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS) – The first group of individuals has successfully completed phase one of training under the ELEVATE Programme, and as such will be part of the first cohort of graduates from the pioneering initiative that is aimed at empowering marginalised and at-risk individuals. This was highlighted by Prime Minister […]
NEW PROCUREMENT REGIME TO REVOLUTIONISE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, announced during today’s (February 20) Sitting of National Assembly that the Federation is on the verge of adopting a groundbreaking new Procurement Act. This initiative, developed with the support of […]
TRAINING FOR FEMALES IN FIELDS DOMINATED BY MEN FULLY BOOKED
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): Women in St. Kitts have overwhelmingly responded to a month-long series of training by the Department of Gender Affairs that will increase knowledge and skills in several areas traditionally dominated by men. In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 08, 2024, the department will stage a session on […]