Archive for January 14th, 2025

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 14, 2025 (SKNIS): Efforts to protect children in St. Kitts and Nevis, in alignment with the obligations set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, will be shared with international stakeholders in Geneva on Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17, 2025. Azilla Clarke, Permanent Secretary in the […]

United Nations, New York (14th January 2025)   The international community is this week marking the deadly earthquake which struck the island of Haiti in 2010.  Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary General led global commemorations by remarking, “this Sunday marks 15 years since a devastating earthquake claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of […]

 The Accountant General Department, Ministry of Finance wishes to inform all Pensioners of the deadline for submission of local life certificates has been extended to Friday 31st January 2025.  Pensioners are reminded that pension payments would only be made upon the receipt of a Life certificate. Kindly contact the Accountant General Department at 467-1544 or […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 13th, 2025 (PMO)– The transformative ChristopheHarbour development is moving closer to becoming a reality, with Prime Minister Hon. Dr.Terrance Drew announcing substantial progress during a recent interview. Prime MinisterDrew revealed that negotiations with a reputable international developer are in their finalstages, with a groundbreaking agreement expected to be announced by the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 13th, 2025 (PMO)—The Government of St. Kitts andNevis has reaffirmed its partnership with local digital service provider JAD to deliver theBudget Boost Wallet (BBW) initiative. Speaking on ZIZ Radio on January 13, 2025,Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta and Permanent Secretary of Social Development, Ms.Azilla Clarke, highlighted JAD’s pivotal role in facilitating […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 13th, 2025 (PMO)—The Budget Boost Wallet (BBW), ashort-term financial relief initiative launched by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, isset to benefit over 22,000 citizens across the Federation. During a detailed discussion on ZIZ Radio on January 13, 2025, Cabinet Secretary Dr.Marcus Natta and Permanent Secretary of Social Development Ms. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 13th, 2025 (PMO)— Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew hasreaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the long-standing concerns of St. Petersbus operators, who were neglected by previous administrations. Speaking during the January 8,2025, Round Table, Dr. Drew detailed the government’s ongoing efforts to meet the needs of St.Peters bus operators, highlighting […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 11, 2025 – The Interministerial Sustainable Road Safety Project (SRSP) Committee has advised the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to implement four critical and urgent measures aimed at reducing the alarming number of fatal motor vehicle collisions across the island. After an in-depth analysis of traffic accident data, the SRSP […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (January 11, 2025): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly announces the official launch of the Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) Programme and its dedicated website, https://budgetboostwallet.jad.cash, as part of its ongoing commitment to providing economic relief and empowerment for citizens and residents. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to ease […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 9th, 2025 (PMO)—During his first engagement with themedia for the new year—2025, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed hisadministration’s unwavering commitment to fostering a resilient and sustainable future forSt. Kitts and Nevis. Briefly, Prime Minister Drew provided a comprehensive overview of his government’sachievements in 2024 and outlined bold plans for […]