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BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 10, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs is proud to announce its upcoming Press Conference, aimed at shedding light on the Livelihood Improvement Family Transformation (LIFT) Programme. This event, operating under the theme “Empowering Families: Unveiling the LIFT Initiative,” is scheduled for […]

BASSETERRE, ST KITTS JUNE 10, 2024 – The St Kitts Electricity Company Limited (“SKELEC”) successfully defended an arbitration proceeding brought in the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) by Pure Energy Solutions (SKN) Limited (“Pure Energy”). Pure Energy, who initiated the arbitration, was seeking US$2.66 million in damages against SKELEC for […]

(Department of Creative Economy, St. Kitts, June 10, 2024):- The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Domain of the Performing Arts was showcased on the inaugural Living Heritage featuring Traditional Knowledge Bearer Peter “Piggott” Walters on Thursday, June 06, 2024. Peter “Piggott” Walter “Piggott” detailed his experience of being a Mocko Jumbie (a traditional stilt-walker in the […]

The offices of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities located at the Cable Building and the Newtown Community Centre will be closed on Friday 14th June, 2024.  The normal working hours of the offices within the Ministry will resume on Monday 17th June 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m.  We apologize for any inconvenience caused. The […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts- June 10th, 2024 – Progress Report is proud to announce the airing of its latest feature, “Flight 004,” showcasing groundbreaking initiatives from the Ministry of Sports and Creative Economy, the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources. This special program is available on […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2024 (SKNIS):   Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts- June 6, 2024 – Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the St. Kitts Department of Sports the much-anticipated cricket competitions have returned to primary schools after a prolonged hiatus. This significant initiative underscores the department’s commitment to fostering youth development through sports. Last weekend, the Conaree Cricket Stadium buzzed with excitement as young […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts – June 5, 2024 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health proudly  announces the official handing over of the ICT Network Project, a collaborative effort made  possible by The Cable (Contractor) and the National Telecommunication Regulatory  Commission (NTRC) through their Universal Service Fund (USF). This milestone marks the  completion of a […]

The first staging of Foster Care Month, which was observed from May 5th-30th, 2024, has been hailed a resounding success. Hosted by the Department of Probation & Child Protection Services’ Out-of-Home Placement Unit, the Month was held to bring awareness to fostering and the experiences of Foster children and parents. Activities included an opening Church […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 06, 2024 (SKNIS): As part of the thrust to create a sustainable island state, the popular St. Kitts Music Festival, scheduled for June 27 to June 29, 2024, will take on a modern eco-friendly atmosphere, demonstrating to visitors and residents the government’s commitment to protect the environment and address climate change. […]