Archive for January 30th, 2025

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully passed the Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, which is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at enhancing efficiency within the criminal justice system. The Bill, which was presented for debate by Attorney General (AG), the Honourable Garth […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (SKNIS): The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General of St. Kitts and Nevis, has hailed the passage of the Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, as a transformative step for the country’s legal system. The Bill, which was successfully passed in the National Assembly on January 30, 2025, introduces a […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2025 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to regional climate resilience and sustainable development through an agreement establishing the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC). An official Hand-Over and Ratification Ceremony was held this morning at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Speaking on behalf […]

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS  No. of 2025  A BILL to amend the Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Cap. 15.06.  BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows:  1. Short […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 28, 2025 (SKNIS): Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, the Cabinet convened on Monday, January 27, 2025, to discuss and advance key policies aimed at enhancing the well-being of all citizens and residents. The Ministry of Education presented plans for a ground breaking National Training Institute, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 28, 2025 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Two Bills will receive their second reading, as the government’s good governance […]

Basseterre, St Kitts (January 28, 2025) – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce that the Executive Committee of the Council of Legal Education will convene its bi-annual meeting at the Royal St Kitts Hotel, Frigate Bay, on Friday, January 31, 2025. This distinguished gathering of regional jurists underscores St Kitts and Nevis’ […]

The Ministry of National Security in the Government of St. Christopher and Nevis wishes to inform the general public that effective immediately, Commissioner of Corrections Mr Franklin Dorset, has been placed on administrative leave. This decision was made to uphold fairness and transparency following the recent legal proceedings involving his daughter, Crown ProsecutorShantrice Dorset, who […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (27 January 2025) — St. Kitts proudly welcomed Majestic Princess on her inaugural cruise call to Port Zante on Saturday 25 January 2025, marking yet another milestone in the destination’s thriving cruise tourism industry. Operated by Princess Cruises, Majestic Princess boasts 19 decks, accommodates 3,560 guests, and is served by an impressive crew of 1,346. Built in 2017, […]

Kingston, Jamaica January 24. The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has ratified two ofthe three protocols of The Cartagena Convention, the regional legal agreement whichgoverns the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the WiderCaribbean Region (WCR). The protocols are the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife(SPAW) and Land Based Sources of Marine Pollution […]