Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 12, 2024 (SKNIS): As part of the Violence as a Public Health Initiative, a new training programme commenced on Monday, August 12, 2024, aimed at enhancing the intervention, diversion, and support strategies for managing violence and related social challenges. The programme will involve 20 interministerial personnel from various sectors, including the […]
Archive for August 12th, 2024
ACTING PRIME MINISTER DR. HANLEY CONVENES URGENT PRE-STRIKE MEETING AT NEMA HEADQUARTERS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 12, 2024 (SKNIS) – Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, convened an urgent pre-strike meeting at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) headquarters this morning (August 12, 2024), where updated information on preparatory activities and response mechanisms were shared by relevant stakeholders. The meeting […]
PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW CONVENES URGENT MEETING WITH SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ON IMMINENT TROPICAL SYSTEM THREAT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 11, 2024 (SKNIS): As a tropical system continues to develop in the Atlantic, posing a potential threat to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, convened an urgent ZOOM meeting with senior government officials to assess the situation and ensure comprehensive preparedness measures are […]
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT UNIT REACHES SECOND PHASE OF TRANSITION FROM GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT TO INDEPENDENT STATUTORY CORPORATION
Basseterre, St Kitts, August 9, 2024 – The Citizenship By Investment Unit Act, 2024, passed in the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday, June 14, has paved the way for the establishment of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (“CIU”) as a statutory corporation. This transition aligns with recommendations from international organisations like […]
DBSKN Mortgage Program Now Available on NHC Online Platform
Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis (DBSKN) is proud to announce its partnership with the National Housing Corporation’s (NHC) to provide another option to home financing. DBSKN was integrated into the National Housing Corporation’s (NHC) online application platform. This strategic initiative aims to provide accessible financing options for prospective […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Douglas Strengthens Bilateral Ties with India during High-level Meeting with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
New Delhi, India (8th August, 2024)- – In an effort to consolidate international cooperation, Foreign Minister Douglas met with his counterpart, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in New Delhi, on the 6th of August. The bilateral meeting focused on deepening the partnership between the two nations, with discussions encompassing key areas such as digital innovation, […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Signs Two Memoranda of Understanding During Official Visit to India
New Delhi, India (8th August, 2024)- On the 5th of August, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, successfully signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with India’s Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Electronics & IT, during his official visit to India. These agreements mark a pivotal step in strengthening bilateral […]
Minister Douglas Meets with India’s Minister of Health and Family Welfare to Discuss Enhanced South-South Cooperation
New Delhi, India (8th August, 2024)- On the 6th of August, In continued efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, today, Foreign Minister Douglas met with the Honourable Minister of Health and Family Welfare of India. The meeting underscored the vital importance of South-South cooperation, with both Ministers highlighting its potential to address common health challenges and […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS HOSTS COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL IDENTITY CONSULTATION
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 08, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis hosted a comprehensive national consultation on the development of a secure and reliable digital identity authentication system at the National ICT Centre on Thursday, August 08, 2024, aimed at enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure and improving access to essential services for […]
Job Vacancy: Programmer I, Department of Technology
Job Title: Programmer I Work Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial Site Division/Department: Department of Technology Reports to: Coordinator of E-Gov Unit [✓] Full-time [ ] Part-time Description of Post: The Programmer I is a junior programmer under the supervision of the (Senior) Programmer II and provides support to design, develop, implement and maintain […]