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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 31, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew today (Friday, March 31) held cordial discussions with a high-level delegation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (W.I.P.O.), led by the Director of the Division for Latin-America and the Caribbean, Ms. Beatriz Amorim-Borher. The W.I.P.O. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2023: A two-week series of consultations, aimed at professionalising the teaching force in St. Kitts and Nevis, began on Monday 20th March, 2023. The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO and Ministry of Education officials welcomed Dr. Steve Nwokeocha, Executive Director of The Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2023 (SKNIS): The Disabilities Unit within the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities is currently trying to conduct a needs assessment to identify gaps and fill the needs of organisations dedicated to helping persons living with disabilities to further support them. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing […]

Washington, DC : On March 15, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with St. Kitts and Nevis. St. Kitts and Nevis’ economic growth rebounded strongly in 2022 despite global headwinds. GDP is estimated to have grown by 9 percent in 2022 after contracting 14.5 percent in 2020 and 0.9 […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2023 (SKNIS): In its latest report on the economic health of St. Kitts and Nevis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the Federation’s economy continues to rebound despite global hiccups post-Covid-19. “St. Kitts and Nevis’ economic growth rebounded strongly in 2022 despite global headwinds. GDP is estimated to have grown […]

Washington, DC: On March 15, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with St. Kitts and Nevis. St. Kitts and Nevis’ economic growth rebounded strongly in 2022 despite global headwinds. GDP is estimated to have grown by 9 percent in 2022 after contracting 14.5 percent in 2020 and 0.9 […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2023 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Tuesday 4th April, 2023, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS):  Small and medium-sized enterprises continue to contribute significantly to St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy and are the heart of communities. As such, the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) will officially launch the Small Business Ministry aimed at growing entities, creating jobs and further supporting communities. “Small business will […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS):  In an effort to further strengthen the agriculture sector and ensure that farmers receive the necessary training needed to improve their business skills and capacities and boost productivity, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is looking to establish an agricultural training school. This was according to the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS): Red flags for parents and other people to consider that may suggest that a child is autistic were shared on Wednesday (March 30, 2023), as the nation prepares to observe Autism Awareness Day on April 02. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental disorder of the brain. It includes […]