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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 13, 2024 (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) issued an important update on Tropical Storm Ernesto as of 5:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The storm’s centre continues to move away from St. Kitts and Nevis, while it strengthens further. Residents should be prepared for additional moderate to heavy showers, with the possibility of thunderstorms over the next few hours. Winds are expected to be near storm-force strength, with higher gusts at times, but these conditions will gradually subside as Tropical Storm Ernesto moves further away from the Federation. The expected weather conditions are…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 13, 2024 (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) issued an important update as of 11:00 AM regarding Tropical Storm Ernesto, which continues to approach the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The storm has strengthened with maximum sustained winds now reaching 50 mph, and it continues to pose a threat to the islands. A flash flood warning remains in effect for St. Kitts and Nevis due to the expected heavy rainfall. Additionally, the tropical storm warning and small craft warning continue to be in force for the area. Current radar data indicates that the Federation…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – 13 August 2024 – The Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), recognized globally as a pioneer and leader in the investor migration industry, is pleased to announce a wide range of career opportunities. We invite talented and driven individuals to join our esteemed team and contribute to the ongoing success of our world-leading programme. As the oldest and most respected programme of its kind, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme has set the standard for excellence since its inception in 1984. We offer high-net-worth individuals and their families a unique…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 13, 2024 (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is urging all residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm (TS) Ernesto continues to move closer to the islands. A flash flood warning is currently in effect for St. Kitts and Nevis due to the anticipated heavy rainfall. Additionally, a tropical storm warning remains in effect, and a small craft warning has been issued for the islands, advising all mariners to exercise extreme caution. The expected weather conditions today include cloudy skies accompanied by showers and thunderstorms, with similar conditions continuing into…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 12 August 2023 – St Kitts and Nevis joined other Caribbean nations who adopted the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought (UNCCD), in The Bahamas from 8-9 August 2024 to discuss a two-fold agenda that served as a Preparatory Conference of Parties, ahead of the sixteenth session of the Conference of Parties (COP16) as well as to strategize on achieving Land Degradation Neutrality in each member state. The Ministry of Sustainable Development participated as lead agency on behalf of the government of St Kitts and Nevis. Permanent Secretary Sherilita “Shez” Dore-Tyson, on behalf of Minister…

The Ministry of National Security unequivocally condemns the false, misleading, and malicious allegations disseminated by the online publication known as Times Caribbean / St. Kitts-Nevis Times. These baseless claims falsely asserted that National Disaster Coordinator Mr. Abdias Samuel was either dismissed or placed on forced pre-retirement leave, only to be recalled by Prime  Minister Dr. Terrance Drew to manage NEMA operations for the impending storm.   It is clear that these fabrications were calculated to tarnish the reputations of Honourable Prime  Minister Dr. Drew and the Ministry of National Security, while also attempting to create division between the National Disaster Coordinator…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 12, 2024 (SKNIS): As part of the Violence as a Public Health Initiative, a new training programme commenced on Monday, August 12, 2024, aimed at enhancing the intervention, diversion, and support strategies for managing violence and related social challenges. The programme will involve 20 interministerial personnel from various sectors, including the National Intervention Team, Sexual Violence Unit (SVU), prison services, education, youth, disabilities, social and community development, and representatives from the Nevis Behavioural Health and Wellness Centre. The training is led by Michele Delacoudray Blake, Director of the National Counselling Centre, and Dawn Henry, Deputy Director…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 12, 2024 (SKNIS) – Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, convened an urgent pre-strike meeting at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) headquarters this morning (August 12, 2024), where updated information on preparatory activities and response mechanisms were shared by relevant stakeholders. The meeting was convened as St. Kitts and Nevis is currently under a tropical storm warning as a result of the impending weather system Invest 98L that is expected to develop into a tropical depression later today and then a tropical storm by tomorrow. Monday’s meeting therefore…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 11, 2024 (SKNIS): As a tropical system continues to develop in the Atlantic, posing a potential threat to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, convened an urgent ZOOM meeting with senior government officials to assess the situation and ensure comprehensive preparedness measures are in place. The meeting took place earlier today, Sunday, August 11, and was led by National Disaster Coordinator Abdias Samuel, who provided Prime Minister Dr. Drew with an in-depth update on the current status of the weather system. Mr. Samuel outlined the potential impact on…

Basseterre, St Kitts, August 9, 2024 – The Citizenship By Investment Unit Act, 2024, passed in the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday, June 14, has paved the way for the establishment of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (“CIU”) as a statutory corporation. This transition aligns with recommendations from international organisations like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) to enhance the oversight and safety of investment migration programs. The first phase of the CIU’s transition was the appointment of its Board of Governors, who took office on July…