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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 30, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Governments of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China (Taiwan), through its Embassy in Basseterre, entered into a formal agreement on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, signifying the official launch of the Mental Health Service System Enhancement Project in the Federation. Through this project, St. Kitts and Nevis looks to strengthen the offerings and accessibility of mental health services by reducing the gaps in the prevention, screening, early detection and treatment of mental health disorders including anxiety, bipolar disorders and schizophrenia. Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 30, 2024 (SKNIS): Under the leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, the Cabinet Ministers convened on Monday July 29th, 2024, and made essential decisions to enhance the well-being of our people. The Cabinet received a presentation from Dr Izben Williams, General and Forensic Psychiatrist. Dr Williams chairs the task force examining the critical nature of societal violence as a public health issue, recognizing its detrimental impact on social and economic development in the Caribbean. He highlighted the historical context of violence as a public health concern and outlined a comprehensive public health approach…

The UNODC Research and Trend Analysis Branch (RAB) is inviting citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis to apply for the position of Chief of the Data, Analytics, and Statistics Section (P-5) in Vienna, Austria. Application deadline is September 08, 2024. The Chief of the Data, Analytics, and Statistics Section will be responsible for managing the Section’s work programme on drugs and crime statistics. Key responsibilities include leading and guiding the team in collecting, processing, validating, and disseminating data on drugs and crime; providing technical guidance on the methodological work of the Section and assisting team members in identifying, analysing, and interpreting trends…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 30, 2024 (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, August 01, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Two Bills will receive their first reading, while three others are slated for second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Attorney-General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, Garth Wilkin, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first…

(MOA , St. Kitts, July 28th, 2024): The St. Kitts Abattoir wishes to inform all traders, livestock owners and the general public that for the week ending 10th August 2024, the Abattoir would be accepting a limited number of animals for one day only – that is Tuesday 6th August 2024. Please note that there will be no deboning of cattle for this week. All cutting of meat will be done on Friday 9th August 2024. This is to facilitate the Emancipation and Culturama holidays on 5th and 6th August 2024 respectively. Thanks for your kind co-operation.

St. George’s, Grenada, July 29, 2024 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, held a productive meeting with Matsubara Yutaka, Ambassador of Japan, and Naoki Saiti, Second Secretary, on Monday, July 29, 2024. The discussions, held on the sidelines of the Forty-Seventh (47th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in St. George’s, Grenada, focused on various key issues, including education, training and development. Ambassador Matsubara expressed his gratitude to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis for their ongoing cooperation and highlighted the upcoming milestone…

St. George’s, Grenada, July 29, 2024 (SKNIS): Naeemah Hazelle, Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Prime Minister’s Office of St. Kitts and Nevis, held a significant meeting with officials from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) on Monday, 29 July 2024, in Grenada. The TBI delegation, which included Kate Dooley, Country Director for Grenada, and Tres-Ann Kremer, Regional Director, engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing the capacity and improving the systemic infrastructure of St. Kitts and Nevis in key areas such as national security, digitalization, and human resource development. The meeting underscored the commitment of St. Kitts and Nevis…

St. George’s, Grenada, July 29, 2024 (SKNIS): On the sidelines of the Forty-Seventh (47th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in St. George’s, Grenada, Deputy Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, engaged in fruitful discussions with Austria’s Ambassador to CARICOM, His Excellency Gerhard Doujack. The meeting focused on a range of critical issues, including housing, renewable energy, and capacity building. Ambassador Doujack reaffirmed Austria’s unwavering commitment to CARICOM and its member states. He expressed Austria’s concern about the limited number of Caribbean states with embassies in…

Basseterre St Kitts July 29, 2024 – Following the enactment of the Citizenship by Investment Unit Act on June 28, 2024, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step in formalizing the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) as a statutory corporation. A newly appointed Board of Governors, led by Chairperson Mr. Calvin St. Juste, will oversee the CIU’s operations and governance.Mr. St. Juste, a Special Envoy for Investment, Development, and International Business Relations for St. Kitts and Nevis, brings 25 years of international finance, cybersecurity, and client management experience to the role. The board members, including…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 28, 2024 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, will lead a delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis to the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in St. George’s, Grenada, from July 28-30, 2024. The delegation accompanying Dr. Hanley includes Naeemah Hazel, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office; His Excellency, Ambassador Larry Vaughan, Plenipotentiary Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Caribbean Community; Sherema Matthew, Director of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service; and Bjorn Hazel, Senior Foreign Service Officer in…