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Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 8th, 2024 – The Cannabis Board convened for its inaugural meeting on July 4, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Cannabis Act, 2020. This well-constituted Board includes a diverse array of experts representing various sectors: medicine, law, agriculture, Rastafarian natural practitioners, trade, finance, customs, and law enforcement. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 8th July 2024 – The Department of Environment (DOE) has issued a crucial warning to the public regarding the escalating issue of illegal sand mining. Nationals are reminded that removing sand from non-designated areas, including ghauts and beaches, without authorization is a crime. This warning comes in response to numerous reports of […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 07, 2024 (SKNIS):  Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as the minister responsible for the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme, announced that the government has made a strategic decision to forgo the CBI dividend in order to prioritise vital national projects such as investing in the Development […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 05, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis has bolstered the nation’s commitment to transparency and good governance with the successful passage of the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Friday, July 05, 2024. Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 05, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step to further strengthen the nation’s good governance framework with the passage of the Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Friday, July 05, 2024. The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Friday, July 05, 2024: The Ministry of Education concluded its Pre-Service Training 2024 with a closing ceremony held under the theme “Transforming Education through Self-Renewal, Holistic Partnership, and Digital Solutions” on Friday, July 05. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the journey of aspiring educators. Chief Education Officer, Mr. Francil Morris, […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 05, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to make meaningful changes to the Federation’s legislative framework, bringing it even more in line with best international practices that speak to the ongoing efforts in combating illicit actions such as money laundering and terrorist financing. This was further […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 05, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, supported the Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament on Friday, July 05, 2024. Moved by the Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the Bill had its […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – In an inspiring celebration of solidarity and resilience, the theme for the 41st Anniversary of Independence for St. Kitts and Nevis has been revealed: “Together, a People, Proud and Strong: Independence 41.” This dynamic and unifying theme, crafted by Vincia Alexander of Lime Kiln Project Extension, St. Kitts, was selected from […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July04, 2024 (SKNIS): Recent legislative moves to enhance citizen security by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis led to stiffer penalties for possession and the use of illegal firearms, as well as crimes against the person, which covers shooting and non-shooting incidences. On Wednesday’s (July 03, 2024) edition of the radio and […]