Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): A Bill, which aims to modernise the management and governance of public parks across St. Kitts and Nevis, also known as the Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The Bill was moved by the Honourable Samal […]
Archive for November 28th, 2024
LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION STRENGTHENS SUPPORT FOR YOUTH REHABILITATION IN ST KITTS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bar Association has strengthened its partnership with the New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre by donating a $2,000 gift card to support the purchase of workbooks for use in the residents’ educational programmes. The donation was made at a brief handing-over ceremony held at the Department […]
Ministry of Environment and The Solid Waste Management Corporation Warn Against Illegal Dumping in Independence Square
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 27 November 2024 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment and The Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) are issuing a stern warning to citizens and residents, specifically businesses in the vicinity of the Independence Square, regarding the illegal dumping of waste in and around this vital public area. Such […]
Community Conversations Maintain Momentum as 90-Day Campaign Nears Completion
As the first phase of the 90-Day Campaign Against Crime and Violence draws to a close, community engagement remains robust. On 27th November 2024, over 50 residents of McKnight gathered for a highly impactful Community Conversation facilitated by Alicia Collins, Family Counsellor at the Citizen Security Secretariat. Held in partnership with the St. Kitts SDA […]
NEW PROJECT AIMS TO STRENGTHEN MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND WELLNESS ACROSS ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 27, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Health in St. Kitts and Nevis took a major step today, November 27, 2024, to strengthen mental health support across the Federation with the official launch of the Mental Health Service Systems Enhancement Project. This pivotal project, being pursued in collaboration with the Government […]
Statement on the Delayed Commencement of the National Assembly Sitting
The Office of the Honourable Speaker wishes to advise the general public, that the Sitting of the National Assembly slated for Thursday, 28th November, 2024 for which Notice has been given, will be delayed in its commencement. The Sitting will now be scheduled to commence at 11.00 in the forenoon to accommodate an Investiture Ceremony […]
JNF General Hospital and District Medical Facilities Extend Visiting Hours in Line withInternational Standards
Basseterre, St. Kitts (November 27, 2024) – The Ministry of Health has announced that effective December 1, 2024, visiting hours at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Pogson Medical Centre, and Mary Charles Hospital will be extended. The new hours will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, a change designed to align the […]
Nevis Island Administration to Host Youth Summit Addressing Climate Change and Citizen Security
The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) will convene a Youth Summit on Wednesday, 27th November 2024, at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park. This one-day forum is specifically organised for high school students and representatives from various youth organisations, with an anticipated attendance of approximately 85 participants. Running from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the summit will focus on two […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis Nationals in Taiwan Participate in a Two-day Student Partnership Program in Sister City Kaohsiung
Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (25th November 2024)– On Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th, twenty-seven nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis, currently studying and working in Taiwan, joined thirty-one Taiwanese students to participate in the “Kaohsiung Meets Saint Kitts and Nevis: Global Student Partnership Program.” The two-day event was organized by the Embassy […]
Government Publishes Official Report on National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality
SKNIS – Saint Kitts and Nevis, November 26, 2024 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis hasofficially published the report from the National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), held on 30 thOctober 2024 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Under the theme “Understanding the Challenges andFinding Solutions,” the Dialogue brought together over 120 stakeholders, including experts fromenvironmental […]