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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): Assistant Comptroller at St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department, Deslie Greenaway, highlighted the negative fallout that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on the local economy. During his appearance on the local radio and television show ‘Working for You’, Mr. Greenaway said, “In 2018, we had imports valued […]

20 January, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – Spending within one’s means; being prepared for financial emergencies and having a plan for retirement are key to achieving financial health and wellness.  Speaking on this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, Personal Financial Expert and Founder of YourMoneyWorth.com, Melisa Boutin – and CEO of Finance Focus, Luana Laurent offer advice on how people can achieve and maintain financial wellbeing.  Laurent states that financial health is […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 20, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley, is calling on citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, particularly young people with a desire to pursue tertiary academic studies, to make full use of the scholarship opportunities that the Government has secured from diplomatic allies. This month alone, media […]

Charlestown, Nevis January 20, 2022… The Nevis Tourism Authority recently welcomed Editor-in-Chief, Christopher Parr, of Pursuitist.com to explore the island’s finest offerings as part of its international public relations efforts. Pursuitist is considered one of the most influential luxury blogs with a roster of international editors and guest contributors who have diligently curated a rich list detailing the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 20, 2022 (SKNIS): Holders of a St. Kitts and Nevis Passport can access 161 countries without a visa, making the travel document one of the strongest in the Caribbean and the world. Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley, said that this achievement is no small feat given that the twin-island […]

21 January 2022, Rome – The climate crisis is posing a growing threat to our food security. Today, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed Physics Nobel Laureate Giorgio Parisi to join its Nobel Laureates Alliance for Food Security and Peace, an advocacy group that aims to amplify FAO’s work in tackling global hunger. Parisi is […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 20, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has extended congratulations to his colleague the Honourable Mia Mottley on her Barbados Labour Party’s (BLP) landslide electoral victory. The Barbados Labour Party defeated the opposition Democratic Labour […]

The World Health Organisation’s mental health management guide ‘Doing what matters in times of stress’, has been adapted for the Caribbean and is now readily accessible to the region. It features relatable and simple activities, designed to help people of all ages to cope with adversity and better manage stress.The guide was launched on Friday, […]

Charlestown, Nevis January 17, 2022… Paradise Beach Resort Nevis has taken the top prize in the “Best Villa Resort of the Year” category at the 2021 Caribbean World Travel & Living Awards.The awards celebrate the best of the Caribbean, highlighting hotels, resorts, islands and industry personnel that have exceeded expectations over the last year.Paradise Beach […]

All owners and operators of fishing vessels operating in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis are kindly reminded to have their fishing vessels inspected and licensed for the year 2022 on or before January 31, 2022.  Please be informed that operating fishing vessels that have not been licensed […]