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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister responsible for Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, made an appearance on the November 01 edition of the radio and television programme Infocus to discuss imminent strides the government is taking to fortify consumer protection.Addressing concerns surrounding consumer rights and safety, Dr. Douglas discussed the forthcoming Consumer Protection Bill, 2023, stating: “We want to say that apart from this piece of legislation, what else can we do to ensure that there is consumer protection?”Minister Douglas outlined the government’s commitment to introducing robust policies to safeguard consumers. He…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 2, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew was amongst the officials gathered at the Kayan Jet Private Lounge to officially welcome JetBlue on its inaugural flight to the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport today, Thursday, November 2, 2023. A warm welcome reception was held at the airport for executives of JetBlue Airways Corporation which allowed for the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to demonstrate its gratitude for this partnership that will undoubtedly improve connectivity between St. Kitts and the United States. Delivering brief remarks, Prime Minister Dr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources, Fisheries, and Cooperatives, led by the Honourable Samal Duggins, announced a series of successful initiatives launched in observance of World Food Day, all of which align with the ambitious goal of achieving food self-sufficiency by 2025, referred to as “25 by 25.”In just one week, the Ministry has made significant strides toward a sustainable future, strategically focusing on four pillars: educating, recognizing, innovating, and conserving. With respect to educating the Federation’s future generations, Minister Duggins said that understanding that education is the foundation of sustainable development, the Ministry…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, emphasized the critical importance of public participation in shaping the national budget while delivering closing remarks at the Budget 2024 Community Consultations held at the Lodge/Ottleys Community Centre on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The consultations, held under the theme Marching Forward on the Journey to a Sustainable Island State, aim to bring the budget-making process closer to the citizens and facilitate their active participation. The first consultation, specifically targeting the youth population, was conducted at the St. Kitts Marriott…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Consumers using a debit card to transact business in St. Kitts and Nevis are not subject to spending more than necessary as some businesses claim. However, the rules are different when using a credit card.The application of a minimum spending requirement was highlighted on Wednesday’s (November 01, 2023) edition of InFocus, which featured staff from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Communications Officer Tricia Rawlins noted that the department received multiple reports about persons being forced to spend more money unnecessarily.“We know that was against consumer rights because you as a consumer, if you…

MOFA Basseterre, (01st November, 2023) – The first ever accredited Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Saint Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Abdullah bin Muhammad Alsaihani, recently paid a courtesy call on the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, the Foreign Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The meeting served as a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two nations, and discussions centred on strengthening ties and fostering closer collaboration in various areas of mutual interest. Foreign Minister Douglas welcomed the Ambassador to Saint Kitts and Nevis and extended gratitude for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s recognition and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 2, 2023 (SKNIS) – On October 30, 2023, the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis approved the Consumer Protection Act, 2023, which in effect gave teeth to the Consumer Affairs Department to enforce consumer rights by ensuring the fair and ethical operation of businesses in the Federation.Senior Minister and Minister with responsibility for Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, said an important aspect of the Act is the establishment of a “far-reaching” Consumer Protection Board.Giving an update on the new law on the most recent edition of InFocus on Wednesday, November 01, Minister Douglas…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 1stNovember – The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment officially launched Sustainability Month during its Intra-ministerial Coordination Mechanism Management Team (ICMMT) meeting on 1st November, 2023 at the Solid Waste Management Corporation’s Conference Room. Sustainability Month runs from 1st -30th November, 2023, and merges the efforts of all units of the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Parks and Beaches Unit and the Solid Waste Management Corporation. The overall objective for the month of Sustainability is to highlight the fusion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the Sustainable Island State (SIS) Agenda. For…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): At the Budget 2024 Community Consultations at the Lodge/Ottleys Community Centre on Tuesday, October 31, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of St. Kitts and Nevis, underscored the critical urgency of addressing climate change and working towards a sustainable future. “With respect to the Sustainable Island State, it is critical. This is an existential threat, this is no joke,” stated Prime Minister Dr. Drew. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, he went on to explain how the very existence of thriving communities in St. Kitts and Nevis is under…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is drawing high praise for introducing the Budget 2024: Community Consultations, which educates the public on the importance of the annual fiscal Budget and seeks input from community residents. The first interactive community engagement was held on Tuesday (October 31, 2023) at the Lodge Community Centre under the theme “Marching Forward on the Journey to a Sustainable Island State.” Presentations were made by Nerissa Williams, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment on the Sustainable Island State, and Lavern Queeley, Senior Director…