BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 15 April 2024 – Building Codes will now be reviewed more regularly as a new committee, under the guidance of the Ministry of Sustainable Development, has been established. Building Codes are categorized as the minimum standards required for the construction of buildings that include structural design, fire safety, electrical systems, plumbing and ventilation. In […]
Archive for April 15th, 2024
Ministry of Health Statement Regarding JNF Hospital Operations
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, [Ministry of Health] – It has been brought to the attention of the Ministry of Health that an online publication falsely published a story captioned ‘Wrong Body Buried’. The article falsely alleges that an incident occurred as the result of a “mix-up” at JNF General Hospital. The Ministry of Health […]
Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew to Join Distinguished Panel at 2024 Concordia Americas Summit in Miami Florida
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, April 12, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has been invited to participate in the panel for the 2024 Concordia Americas Summit in Miami, Florida. Now in its eighth year, the 2024 Concordia Americas Summit will provide the leading nonpartisan, public-private sector forum in the […]
Press Summary of Court Digest – Saint Christopher Circuit High Court Criminal Convictions (January to March 2024)
(Justice Iain Morley KC) 12.12.23 – REX V ADRIAN BART Following conviction by the jury on 16.12.23, Adrian Justin Bart was sentenced on 12.12.23 to 3.5 years imprisonment for indecent assault on 03.07.19 on a girl then aged 11. The detailed sentencing remarks can be found at https://www.eccourts.org/judgment/rex-v-adrian-bart. 13.12.23 – REX V IRA MAYNARD On […]
MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT WARNS ABOUT HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MICROPLASTICS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 12, 2024 (SKNIS): During her recent appearance on InFocus on April 11, Minister of Environment in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, cautioned citizens and residents about the health risks associated with plastics. Citing a scientific example, Minister Clarke noted the discovery of tiny microplastics […]
PRIME MINISTER DREW DISCUSSES GOVERNMENT’S STRATEGIES FOR RESOLVING WATER ISSUES
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 12, 2024 (SKNIS): During the April 9 edition of ‘The Roundtable,’ the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, discussed several initiatives the government is taking to address the pressing water issue. In his explanation of the water problem, Prime Minister Drew said that the water […]
CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS MAXIMISE ON EXCEPTIONAL DISCOUNTS DURING APRIL 12 REDUCED VAT RATE DAY
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 12, 2024 (SKNIS) – Citizens and residents across St. Kitts and Nevis visited their favourite retailers today, Friday, April 12, 2024, to seize the huge saving opportunities offered during the first reduced VAT Rate Day for 2024. Shoppers took advantage of the special 5 percent VAT rate on a wide range […]
MEMBERS OF CONAREE VILLAGE RECOGNISED FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 12, 2024 (SKNIS): The Department of Creative Economy in St. Kitts and Nevis honoured seven members of the Conaree community for their outstanding contributions to local development and culture. These awards were presented during the “We Village Dat” community upliftment event in Conaree on April 09, 2024, recognising the recipients’ excellence […]
UNESCO’s interventions in the Federation highlighted during key meetings held in St. Kitts and Nevis
The glowing prospects of continuing UNESCO’s technical expertise and financial support in the fields of Education, Biodiversity, and Cultural heritage were presented this week at sessions convened by the St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO and the Man and Biosphere National Committee. The sessions coincided with the visit to the Federation by the St. Kitts and Nevis Ambassador to UNESCO, Dr. David Doyle. […]
DR. CLARKE ADVOCATES FOR RECYCLING AND BANS ON SINGLE-USE PLASTICS TO PROPEL ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 12, 2024 (SKNIS): During a recent visit to the Conaree Landfill, overseen by the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC), Minister of Environment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, alongside Director of Environment, Derionne Edmeade, and other key stakeholders, underscored the critical environmental and economic challenges posed by the current waste management practices. […]