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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 31, 2023 (SKNIS) – In a simple yet significant ceremony held at the National Heroes Park today (October 31), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and Chargé d’ Affaires Ad Hoc of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Marco Antonio Guzmán Adrian laid wreaths at statues of the Federation’s four fallen National Heroes. The event was held in commemoration of 40 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The laying of wreaths on special occasions is a cultural…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 31, 2023 (SKNIS) – In a little over one year since the opening of the Parliamentary session, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration has debated and successfully passed twenty-five (25) new laws for the benefit of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis.A total of thirty-two (32) Bills, touching every sector of development in the Federation, were tabled in the National Assembly since the opening of Parliament on Tuesday, October 25, 2022—twenty-five of which were passed into law.Commenting on this momentous accomplishment, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew thanked Attorney General the Honourable Garth Wilkin and…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. From 18-20 October 2023, Prime Ministers, Attorneys-General, Ministers of National Security, Heads of Judiciaries, judicial officers, Directors of Public Prosecution, Commissioners of Police, Commissioners of Prisons, criminal defence attorneys, law students, and members of civil society from across the region convened at the Hilton Barbados Resort, in Needham’s Point, Bridgetown, Barbados for the CCJ Academy for Law’s 7th Biennial Conference. Themed “Criminal Justice Reform in the Caribbean: Achieving a Modern Criminal Justice System”, the Conference aimed to effect improvements in the criminal justice systems in the Caribbean by bringing together stakeholders to develop practical solutions…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 30th October, 2023 – St Kitts and Nevis made its contribution to the Latin America Caribbean Climate Week during the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) Dialogue on 26th October, 2023 in Panama during the XXIII Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment in Latin America and the Caribbean. The ETF is a vital part of the Paris Agreement, which is a binding international treaty on climate change. It dictates how countries should report on their greenhouse gas emissions and their progress toward their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) which comprises a national plan highlighting climate change mitigation. These…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 30th October 2023 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Environment participated in the XXIII Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in Panama scheduled from 24th -26th October, 2023. This Forum convened under the umbrella of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the most important and high-level space for political dialogue and collaboration on environmental issues across Latin America and the Caribbean region. Hon. Dr Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment et al, during her intervention on 26th October,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS): In a landmark move to bolster the nation’s efforts against crime and corruption, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, successfully led the debate on the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which was subsequently passed into law. This amendment primarily focuses on revising the definition of “tainted property” under the Proceeds of Crime legislation, underlining the government’s unwavering commitment to upholding law and order. The Proceeds of Crime Act, which originally came into force in November 2000, has since undergone 12 amendments. Its core objective is…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 30, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) — The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Environment; and the Ministry of Economic Development & Investment, are thrilled to announce the upcoming Budget 2024: Community Consultations. The series of consultations which will be held under the theme “Marching Forward on the Journey to a Sustainable Island State”, will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Lodge/Ottley’s Community Centre and on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Old Road Community Centre…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS): A growing number of individuals from Canada are coming to St. Kitts as the strategy by tourism officials to offer authentic Kittitian experiences as part of the Venture Deeper campaign is bearing fruit. At a press conference on October 26, 2023, Minister of Tourism, Honourable Marsha Henderson, said that the growing demand for travel to St. Kitts prompted officials from Air Canada to respond by increasing travel options. “We are immensely proud to report that Air Canada has increased capacity to the destination by 66 percent,” she stated. The increase in service follows a…