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Departments meet to update, review and align agendas and goals to ensure an effective approach towards the Sustainable Island State Agenda  BASSETERRE. St Kitts, 23 February 2024 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment with responsibility for the Parks and Beaches Unit and the Solid Waste […]

Basseterre, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, February 23, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – In a brief yet significant presentation, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew appointed Ms. Jahzara Claxton, a professional cricketer and footballer, as the Youth Board Member on the Violence as a Public Health Perspective Committee. The meeting was attended by the Minister of […]

Press Release  Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 – The Department of Agriculture in St. Kitts has captured the interest of international stakeholders with its innovative initiatives, as Mr. Louis Petersen, the Commissioner Designee of the Department of Agriculture of the US Virgin Islands, expresses admiration for the department’s work and seeks collaboration opportunities.  The groundbreaking agricultural […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis will observe its 2nd Annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The Federal observance was introduced last year to establish an annual day where the country pauses to acknowledge God’s sovereignty. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs, the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): During her presentation in the National Assembly on February 22, 2024, Minister of Labour, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, supported the Housing and Social Development Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is a BILL to amend the Housing and Social Development Levy Act, Cap. 20.21 and for related matters.  “The […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS) – Through the passage of significant amendments to the Housing and Social Development Levy Act on Thursday (February 22, 2024), the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has added yet another layer of protection to persons who earn minimum wage. The Housing and Social Development Levy (Amendment) Bill, […]

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS ________________________________ STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS No.         of 2024 ________________________________ RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS TO APPROVE THE LABOUR (MINIMUM WAGE) ACT (AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULES) ORDER NO. 1 OF 2024 ________________________________ WHEREAS it is provided by section 3(1) of the Labour (Minimum Wage) […]

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS________________________________ STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS No.        of 2024________________________________ RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLYOF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS APPROVINGRECOMMENDATIONS OF SALARIES REVIEW COMMISSION________________________________ WHEREAS the Salaries Review Commission was established pursuant to the Salaries Review Commission Act Cap. 22.14 to review the salaries and other conditions of service of the Governor-General, Members of […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS) – During the February 22, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, gave a comprehensive update on the Pension Reform Task Force that is charged with advancing the work on the Contributory Pension Plan. The Contributory Pension Plan, first announced by Prime […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): Women in St. Kitts have overwhelmingly responded to a month-long series of training by the Department of Gender Affairs that will increase knowledge and skills in several areas traditionally dominated by men. In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 08, 2024, the department will stage a session on each […]