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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, 2024, was moved in the National Assembly by the Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Social Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. The amendments reflected one of the recommendations made by the National Minimum Wage Advisory Committee, headed by former Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador His…

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) Act, Cap. 18.19, that the Minister with responsibility for Labour may, on considering the recommendations of any Advisory Committee appointed under the provisions of section 2 of the Act and with the advice of the Cabinet, make an Order prescribing the minimum rates of wages…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS________________________________STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERSNo. 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 the National Assembly, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Prime Minister, Ministers of Government, Attorney General and the Leader of the Opposition (“Senior Parliamentary Officials”) every three years, and to make recommendations to the Government accordingly;AND WHEREAS the Salaries Review…

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 Minister Drew in his 2024 Budget Address, entails a three (3) percent pension contribution. It is specifically designed for all Government Auxiliary Employees (GAE) and those employed by the government since May 18, 2012. Prime Minister Drew indicated that the Pension Reform Task Force continues…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, announced during today’s (February 20) Sitting of National Assembly that the Federation is on the verge of adopting a groundbreaking new Procurement Act. This initiative, developed with the support of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), aims to overhaul the current procurement system to ensure transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity. According to AG Wilkin, the proposed Procurement Act, which is in the final stages of preparation, combines the best practices from model legislation across the region. This…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS) – The first group of individuals has successfully completed phase one of training under the ELEVATE Programme, and as such will be part of the first cohort of graduates from the pioneering initiative that is aimed at empowering marginalised and at-risk individuals. This was highlighted by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew during the February 22, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly under the section ‘Statement by Ministers’. “In the second week of January, a successful Training of Trainers was conducted with a diverse cohort from the…

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 of the following: the basics of plumbing on March 02, auto mechanics on March 09, welding on March 16, electricity on March 23, and tiling on March 30 and April 06. The training in tiling spans two sessions to allow for the laying of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant move underscoring its commitment to fiscal responsibility and equitable treatment of its senior officials, the National Assembly of St. Christopher and Nevis, on February 22, 2024, unanimously adopted a resolution to accept the recommendations made by the 2019 Salaries Review Commission for the adjustment of senior parliamentary officials’ salaries. These include the Governor-General, Members of the National Assembly, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Prime Minister, Ministers of Government, the Attorney General and the Leader of the Opposition (“Senior Parliamentary Officials”). This…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital is continuously refining its healthcare offerings through ongoing enhancements to its infrastructure. During the radio and television show ‘InFocus’ on February 21, the Director of Health Institutions within the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jensen Morton gave some updates on the hospital’s improvements. “One set of repairs is being done at the extreme back of the hospital that was being spearheaded by Public Works via Mr. Errol Williams and that one focuses on the morgue and the areas directly adjacent to the morgue,” said Dr. Morton. “The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): In a proud moment for the Federation, the Nevis Farmers’ Cooperative Society and the St. Kitts Farmers’ Cooperative Society were awarded first and second places, respectively, at the prestigious 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair held from February 17 to 19, 2024, at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands.Minister Duggins with the first place winner of the Nevis Farmers’ Cooperative Society This remarkable achievement underlines the high quality and dedication behind the agricultural efforts of both islands.Second place was awarded to the St. Kitts Farmers’ Cooperative SocietyLed by the…