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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 01, 2024 (SKNIS): Student leaders from secondary schools and tertiary institutions across St. Kitts and Nevis and Federal government officials walked away from the inaugural National Student Conference with great satisfaction and the will to act after meaningful sessions, on February 29, 2024, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Dr. Edwin Powell, Special Advisor in the Ministry of National Security, Attorney General, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, and Minister of State responsible for Youth Empowerment, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, engaged the young people on crime and violence within society and welcomed suggestions on reducing such from their perspective.…

Basseterre – 1st March 2024 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to welcome Mr John Allen, citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis residing in Canada as the Federation’s Honorary Consul in Toronto. Global Affairs Canada issued an exequatur to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approving the reappointment of Mr John Allen in said capacity. As an honorary consul, Mr Allen will be expected to assist citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Toronto with a range of consular matters, as well as further the development of commercial, economic, cultural, and scientific relations between both countries. According to the…

Basseterre, March 1st 2024 –The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources proudly highlights the outcomes of its recent annual review and strategic planning session, heralding a new era of agricultural empowerment and sustainability in St. Kitts and Nevis. This year’s meeting underscored the unwavering commitment and dedication of local farmers, pivotal in propelling us toward the ambitious 2025 sustainability goals and beyond. In line with our vision for sustainable agriculture, we have taken concrete steps towards supporting our farmers. Recently, we distributed 3000 tomato seedlings to esteemed farmers Winston Morris, Leonard Herbert, and Franklyn Mitcham, bringing us closer to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 01, 2024 (SKNIS): The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) took a significant step forward in the modernization of legal processes today, March 01, 2024, with the soft launch of a groundbreaking pilot project at the High Court in Fortlands, St. Kitts. This pilot introduces advanced software designed to convert audio recordings of court proceedings into text in real-time, leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The Honourable Chief Justice, Her Ladyship, Dame Janice M. Pereira, presided over the ceremony, marking the beginning of a new era in the judicial system. The AI-driven software, developed by ‘FTR – For…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 01, 2024 (SKNIS): In a farewell ceremony hosted by The High Court within the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs on February 29, the legal community of St. Kitts and Nevis, along with distinguished guests, gathered to honour the esteemed Honourable Chief Justice, Her Ladyship, Dame Janice M. Pereira, as she steps down from active duties. The event, marked by heartfelt tributes and commendations, saw the attendance of Governor-General Her Excellency, Dame Marcella Liburd, and prominent figures from the St. Kitts and Nevis Bar Association. Officials from the Court of Appeal and other court officers, currently…

Good afternoon esteemed members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen… While I cannot be with you in person, as I am attending the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, I sincerely appreciate your invitation to give remarks ahead of your 75th Annual General Meeting. A dialogue of this kind with you, the members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce, signals your Government’s commitment to transparency and good governance as well as to share the Government’s vision for transforming St. Kitts and Nevis into…

Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology and PostsJob DescriptionJob Title: Database AdministratorWork Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial SiteDivision/Department: Department of TechnologyReports to: Development (e-Government) Coordinator [✓] Full-time[ ] Part-timeDescription of Post:The Database Administrator’s role is to manage and maintain an organization’s databases. This position includes tasks such as designing, implementing, and optimizing databases, ensuring data integrity, managing access permissions, performing backups and recovery, troubleshooting issues, and monitoring database performance to ensure efficient and reliable operations. Database Administrators also collaborate with other teams to understand data requirements and provide technical support as needed. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills…

On Friday, March 1st, 2024, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) hosted a small ceremony to advise of a pilot project being conducted with the High Court in St. Kitts & Nevis to introduce software to convert the audio recordings of court proceedings to text while the matters are being heard in court. This new software uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven technology to automatically generate a text file of the transcript of the court proceedings. The introduction of this software is expected to significantly reduce the time it will take for the court to prepare and make the official transcript…

Why illegal dumping should concern you. The impacts of illegal Dumping. By: The Department of Environment Unlawful or illegal dumping is a widespread problem experienced globally paired with many adverse and harmful environmental consequences, especially in developing and lesser developed countries. Recently, the frequency of reports related to illegal dumping has increased in St Kitts and Nevis and according to the Director of the Department of Environment, it has become an increasing concern. In an appeal to the public, he encouraged partnerships with the Department to combat illegal dumping. Illegal dumping is considered the disposal of trash generated at one…