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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS): During the third day of the 2024 Budget Debate, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, outlined a forward-thinking agenda for the upcoming year. This includes significant budget allocations aimed at reinforcing the Attorney General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice & Legal Affairs, with an emphasis on comprehensive legal reforms and community development initiatives. The 2024 budget allocates EC$3.125 million in Capital Projects and EC$24.1 million in Recurrent Expenditure, a move set to enhance the functional capacity and societal engagement of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Employment and Labour, unveiled her ministry’s ambitious agenda to transform the employment landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis in a manner closely aligned with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Minister Henderson emphasized the ministry’s commitment to spearhead initiatives that correspond with five pivotal SDGs: SDG 1 – No Poverty; SDG 2 – Zero Hunger; SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 10 – Reducing Inequalities; and SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production. These goals, Minister Henderson said, form the cornerstone of the Ministry’s strategy…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Attorney General’s Office and Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs did much to advance the Good Governance Agenda in St. Kitts and Nevis this year. Despite other achievements, the ministry’s significant success in 2023, was its dedication to safeguarding the public purse against immoral acts and wastage. This was stated by Attorney-General (AG) the Honourable Garth Wilkin when he contributed to the 2024 Budget Debate during a Sitting of the National Assembly on December 18, 2023. Thanks to the diligent work of the staff of the Attorney General’s Office [AGO], AG…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS): Construction of the model smart homes by the East Coast Housing Development Ltd. is progressing well, with the construction of the finished roof about to begin. While many are eagerly awaiting the completion of these houses, the National Housing Corporation (NHC) will embark on other housing solutions to meet the incredible demand for homes. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing and Human Settlement, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, said that the government has budgeted more than eight (8) million dollars to facilitate other housing initiatives apart from the 2,400 homes in five…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS): During her participation in the 2024 Budget Debate on Monday, December 18, 2023, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Employment and Labour, outlined the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ proactive steps to support small businesses in the anticipation of the forthcoming increase in the minimum wage. Effective January 01, 2024, the national minimum wage will rise from $9 per hour ($360.00 per week) to $10.75 per hour ($430.00 per week), with a further increase to $12.50 per hour ($500.00 per week) scheduled for July 01, 2025. Recognizing the potential impact on small…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Marsha Henderson said the Ministry of Tourism, which she leads, will look to promote and encourage the adoption of more sustainable practices across the tourism sector, thus ensuring the protection of the Federation’s unique features. “As we march forward on the journey to a Sustainable Island State, it is incumbent upon us to recognise the pivotal role of tourism in not only driving economic prosperity, but also the importance of safeguarding our ecological heritage and nurturing the well-being of our local communities, which is the essence of what we call…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS) – Throughout the year, the Ministry of Agriculture has been putting the necessary mechanisms in place to ensure that poultry production in St. Kitts and Nevis, will play a more significant role in the agriculture sector going forward. Agriculture officials reported earlier that poultry accounts for more than 80 percent of the meat consumed in the region, and as such the ministry is squarely focused on reducing the importation of this critical food source by investing heavily to increase layer chicken production and broiler poultry production in the Federation. It is anticipated that…

Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit – (December 18, 2023) On International Migrants Day, the world contemplates and celebrates the positive impacts migrants have made in their adopted homelands. In her 2023 International Migration Day Address, Director-General of the UN International Organization for Migration, Ms Amy Pope said, “People on the move are powerful drivers for development in both their origin and destination countries, as workers, students, entrepreneurs, family members, artists, and much more.” Today’s celebration is commemorated under the theme, “Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights”. The government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is ever mindful that…