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To improve the visibility of its services, the Ministry of Social Development & Gender Affairs wishes to publish the listing of general and emergency contact information for our frontline Departments and Units. DepartmentFocusContact InformationAdministrationOffice of the Permanent SecretaryGeneral inquiries467 – 1275/1020662 – 5993mosdga@gov.knCommunity Development and Social ServicesCommunity based programming and support for Community organizations467 – 2675/1497762 – 5539cdss@gov.knSocial assistance programmes such as Food Voucher, Medical Assistance (adults and children), etc.Gender AffairsSupport for domestic violence victims (males and females)Promotion of gender equality467 – 1223765 – 5492skngenaff@gov.knNational Counselling CentrePsycho-social and clinical counselling465 – 5000662 – 8086nationalcounsellingcentre@gov.knProbation and Child Protection ServicesChildcare and protection…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 14, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce the convening of the 74th Meeting of the OECS Authority, which takes place on February 14 – 15, 2024, in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The esteemed gathering will be hosted under the Chairmanship of Hon. Dr. Terrence Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The 74th Meeting of the OECS Authority is a pivotal moment for member states to address regional challenges, forge collaborations, and chart a course toward collective progress and prosperity. Press Conference Invitation:Members of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 14, 2024 (SKNIS): In an announcement that underscores St. Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to regional cooperation and legal excellence, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, informed the general public of his invitation to serve on the Monitoring, Evaluation and Facilitation Committee of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). This appointment was made public during the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers at the NEMA Conference Room on February 13. Attorney-General Wilkin’s selection to sit on this critical committee marks a significant milestone for St. Kitts and Nevis in its…

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…