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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 14, 2024 (SKNIS): Number 452 Constable Jemaani Wallace was recognized as the Best Recruit of Course #46. Wallace was among twenty-six men and women who reinforced the ranks of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force following the Passing Out Ceremony of Course #46 on Tuesday (February 13, 2024) at the Newtown Playing Field. The course, which began in July 2023, was originally touted to include 31 persons, but 29 individuals actually reported to begin the six months of training that challenged the recruits physically and mentally. In the subsequent months, another three persons fell off…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 14, 2024 (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, February 22, 2024 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)…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 14, 2024 (SKNIS): In a crucial reminder issued during the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers on February 13, at the NEMA Conference Room, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, emphasized the importance of the next filing date of April 30, 2024, for the declaration of assets, liabilities, and income by public officials. AG Wilkin said that by this date, officials are required to declare their assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023, along with their income throughout the year 2023. This declaration is a critical component…

Basseterre, 13 February 2024 – His Excellency Roger Nyhus, the Ambassador of the United States to Saint Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy visit to the Foreign Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting served as an opportunity for both leaders to strengthen diplomatic ties and discuss mutual interests and priorities. During the meeting, Ambassador Nyhus highlighted three priority areas for cooperation between the United States and Saint Kitts and Nevis: Security, Climate Change, and Economic Prosperity. He expressed the United States’ commitment to supporting initiatives aimed…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 14, 2024 (SKNIS): The ranks of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force welcomed 26 new full-fledged officers on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Ten males and 16 females of Course #46 officially graduated following the Passing Out Ceremony held at the Newtown Playing Field. The graduation marked the end of six months of intense training that challenged the mental and physical capacities of the recruits. Practical sessions included physical training, self-defence, impact and weapons training, military drills, and more. Theoretical subjects included criminal law, evidence and procedure, and general duties etc.Photo 1: Inspector Thompson leads Course…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 13 February 2024– The Department of Environment officially launched a project to improve wastewater management in St Kitts and Nevis, on Tuesday 13 February 2024, at the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) Conference Room. The occasion marked the official launch of two components of the Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management (CReW+) Project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in partnership with the Department of Environment. Wastewater is considered as water affected by domestic, commercial or industrial use. Director of the Department of Environment, Derionne Edmeade, during his opening remarks underlined the project’s pivotal role in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 14, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, provided a significant update on the progress of the New Cayon Well project. The project, which is now in its advanced stages, marks a pivotal development in addressing the long-standing water scarcity issues faced by the Cayon community and its surrounding areas. “The well has actually now been connected to our water system and is undergoing testing. However, due to the amount of water that we have found in the well, we will actually need a larger pump,” said Minister Maynard at the Prime Minister’s…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 14, 2024 (SKNIS): In an ambitious move to further boost tourism and enhance brand visibility, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, under the guidance of the Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, launched a new marketing initiative this week. The campaign, unveiled at the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers at the NEMA Conference Room on February 13, involves the deployment of a fleet of St. Kitts-branded vehicles in New York City, a strategic location where a significant portion of visitors reside and work. “Ultimately the objective for the car swarm where we branded the vehicle is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 13, 2024 (SKNIS): Representatives of Student Councils in primary and secondary schools in St. Kitts and Nevis will convene for two days at the end of the month to discuss violence within the school environment, and crime within the Federation. Plans to host this discussion at the inaugural National Student Congress are being advanced by the Department of Youth Empowerment in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. It will take place on February 28 and 29, 2024. Day one (1) will cater for primary school leaders in St. Kitts, while the second day will host secondary school…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 13, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Health, is making significant investments in the Radiology Unit of the Joseph N. France General Hospital, all to ensure that citizens, residents and visitors to St. Kitts and Nevis have access to critical medical services. At his Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said an important part of upgrading the unit is ensuring that it is properly staffed. “We have the highest number ever of radiographers ever…