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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (SKNIS): The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General of St. Kitts and Nevis, has hailed the passage of the Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, as a transformative step for the country’s legal system. The Bill, which was successfully passed in the National Assembly on January 30, 2025, introduces a structured framework for plea negotiations, aiming to expedite case resolutions and ease the burden on the courts. The legislation ensures that criminal cases, particularly indictable offenses, can be settled fairly and efficiently without unnecessary delays. During his presentation in Parliament, Attorney General Wilkin underscored the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully passed the Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, which is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at enhancing efficiency within the criminal justice system. The Bill, which was presented for debate by Attorney General (AG), the Honourable Garth Wilkin, in the National Assembly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, introduces a structured legal framework for plea negotiations and agreements. Attorney General Wilkin emphasised the significance of the Bill, noting that it aligns with international best practices and regional commitments to criminal justice reform. He…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (SKNIS): The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, presented on the Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly on Thursday, January 30, which was successfully passed, underscoring the government’s commitment to road safety and accident reduction in St. Kitts and Nevis. The Bill, which forms part of the broader Sustainable Road Safety Project, introduces key measures aimed at enhancing traffic regulations, reducing reckless driving, and promoting safer road usage. Attorney General Wilkin provided an in-depth overview of the work done by the Inter-Ministerial Sustainable…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has introduced stronger fines and penalties for motorists who violate the country’s traffic laws, as part of its broader approach to crack down on dangerous driving practices and creating safer roads for drivers and pedestrians alike. The stricter penalties came into effect with the passing of the Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, during the January 30, 2025, sitting of the National Assembly. The Bill was moved by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. The legislative amendments saw…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (PMO) –As part of its ongoing efforts to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced a series of duty-free incentives aimed at encouraging safe driving practices. These measures, introduced under the Sustainable Road Safety Project, will make essential safety equipment more affordable and accessible to the public. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, speaking in Parliament today, January 30th, 2025, emphasized the importance of these initiatives, particularly in light of the alarming number of road accidents and fatalities recorded in recent years. “We must take a…

The Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office (DPPO) announces, with profound regret, that charges have been brought against one of its Crown Counsel Prosecutors, Ms. Shantrice Dorset, by the Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force. The charges stem from the tragic murder of Mr. Akeem Archibald, a young man who was fatally shot with a high-powered automatic rifle on July 20, 2024. In the aftermath of this incident, the prime suspect, Mr.Khyron Philip, also known as “Tall Up” (hereinafter referred to as “the fugitive”), fled the Federation by sea and remains at large. Some time ago, upon receiving intelligence and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (PMO) —The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a bold and necessary step to curb the rising number of road accidents and fatalities with the passage of the Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Speaking in Parliament today, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew underscored the need for urgent action to address reckless driving, emphasizing that road safety is not just a legal issue but a matter of life and death. “In 2024 alone, we lost 13 lives to road accidents—a truly alarming number. Between 2019 and 2023, 19 lives were lost…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2025 (PMO)– To honor the legacy of the 1935 Buckley’s Uprising, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced the acquisition of land at Buckley’s, which will be dedicated to constructing a permanent monument commemorating the struggle of the nation’s forebears. The announcement was made during the 90th anniversary commemoration ceremony of the Buckley’s Uprising, held under the theme “Reflections after Ninety Years: The Buckley’s Uprising as a Catalyst for Change in the British West Indies.” Addressing attendees, Prime Minister Drew underscored the significance of the acquisition, which ensures that the land—spanning from the main road…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2025 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to regional climate resilience and sustainable development through an agreement establishing the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC). An official Hand-Over and Ratification Ceremony was held this morning at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Speaking on behalf of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley emphasized the government’s strategic vision for a sustainable future, underscoring the importance of attracting climate finance to supplement national resources. He highlighted the crucial behind-the-scenes work of the Ministry of…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2025 A BILL to amend the Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Cap. 15.06. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025. 2. Interpretation In this Act “Act” means the Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Cap. 15.06. 3. Amendment of section 2 The Act is amended in section 2 by inserting the…