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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 28, 2025 (SKNIS): Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, the Cabinet convened on Monday, January 27, 2025, to discuss and advance key policies aimed at enhancing the well-being of all citizens and residents.The Ministry of Education presented plans for a ground breaking National Training Institute, which will merge the Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC), Project Strong, and the National Skills Training Programme (NSTP). This institute will revolutionise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Federation by offering demand-driven, competency-based education aligned with international occupational standards. The proposed institute will…

Basseterre, St Kitts (January 28, 2025) – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce that the Executive Committee of the Council of Legal Education will convene its bi-annual meeting at the Royal St Kitts Hotel, Frigate Bay, on Friday, January 31, 2025. This distinguished gathering of regional jurists underscores St Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to supporting the advancement of the legal profession across the Commonwealth Caribbean. The Council of Legal Education, established 54 years ago, continues to play a pivotal role in training competent and ethical legal practitioners, guided by its mission to promote social justice, high ethical standards, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 28, 2025 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Two Bills will receive their second reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time the Bill entitled Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (27 January 2025) — St. Kitts proudly welcomed Majestic Princess on her inaugural cruise call to Port Zante on Saturday 25 January 2025, marking yet another milestone in the destination’s thriving cruise tourism industry. Operated by Princess Cruises, Majestic Princess boasts 19 decks, accommodates 3,560 guests, and is served by an impressive crew of 1,346. Built in 2017, the ship offers world-class amenities, including family-friendly experiences, wellness-focused activities, and an array of exquisite dining options. The arrival of the Majestic Princess highlights the ongoing success of St. Kitts as a premier cruise destination. Guests were greeted with a warm island welcome as they stepped off…

Kingston, Jamaica January 24. The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has ratified two of the three protocols of The Cartagena Convention, the regional legal agreement which governs the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region (WCR). The protocols are the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) and Land Based Sources of Marine Pollution (LBS). The ratifications took effect on September 26, 2024, and bring to 19 and 16 respectively the number of countries that have signed on to those two Protocols of the Convention. Welcoming the announcement Chris Corbin, Coordinator of the Cartagena Convention…

January 23, 2025 – Basseterre, Saint Kitts: The Cost-of-Living Task Force convened its first meeting for 2025 at the conference room of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CIC). The meeting marked a pivotal step in the government’s ongoing efforts to address the pressing issue of affordability for citizens and residents amid global economic challenges. The Task Force has been established to provide the Cabinet of the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis with evidence-based, actionable recommendations to mitigate the factors contributing to the rising cost-of-living. This initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all citizens…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 23, 2025 (SKNIS): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is set to build on gains achieved in 2024, which resulted in a decrease in reported crime, improved community engagement, and the successful hosting of many incident-free international events. “The year 2024, was a productive year for the police,” said Commissioner of Police, James Sutton. Mr. Sutton’s comments were made on the January 22, 2025, edition of InFocus. He was supported on the programme by Deputy Police Commissioner, Cromwell Henry, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Travis Rogers. As it relates to the crime statistics, Deputy Commissioner…

LONDON, January 23, 2025 – Thru Life and Reach One Teach One welcomed distinguished delegates from the government of St. Kitts & Nevis to the world-renowned Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this week. The delegation included Mrs. Naeemah Hazelle, Permanent Secretary to the Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Drew Terrance. The visit highlighted the ongoing partnership between these organizations and St. Kitts & Nevis, focusing on crime prevention through sports. Entering its third year, this collaborative initiative will feature high-profile coach education and crime prevention programmes in July 2025. Thru Life and Reach One Teach One will again deliver the 3rd annual St.…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Finance wishes to invite persons to apply for the position of Economist.  Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of Economist within the Ministry of Finance, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  1. Analyse fiscal and economic data and prepare monthly Fiscal Performance Reports. 2. Update the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework on a quarterly basis and prepare revenue and expenditure forecasts for budget and other planning purposes. 3. Prepare monthly fiscal data by collating and classifying the monthly Above the Line and Below the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 23, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of Bills are posted when they become available on the website (sknis.gov.kn) of…