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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…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS): In a significant move towards bolstering consumer rights, the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis approved the Consumer Protection Bill, 2023. The landmark legislation, passionately advocated by the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister with responsibility for Consumer Affairs, promises a more assertive and effective Consumer Affairs Department. “Today, we are here in this Parliament to debate the Consumer Protection Bill, 2023, which is envisaged to give officers of the Consumer Affairs Department more legislative authority or as we would commonly say more teeth in order to accomplish their daily…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS) – Senator the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke said she was particularly pleased to give her fullest support to the Consumer Protection Bill, 2023, that had its second reading in the National Assembly on Monday, October 30, 2023, and was subsequently passed.The Consumer Protection Bill, 2023, among other benefits, provides for the promotion and protection of consumer interests in relation to the supply of goods and the provision of services to ensure the protection of life, health and safety of consumers.Minister Clarke, in her presentation, said the Bill brings about greater clarity and protection for consumers on…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS) – As part of its ongoing mandate to build out a more robust healthcare sector, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to invest in modern lifesaving equipment that is necessary in helping to transform Basseterre into the first ‘4-minute city’ in the region.A 4-minute city refers to a program whereby everyday citizens are given the tools to offer victims of cardiac arrest lifesaving help using automated external defibrillators [AEDs] within four minutes of collapse. This treatment is offered before emergency medical services (EMS) arrive and can significantly increase a person’s chances of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS): In a bid to further professionalize and enhance the capabilities of the Civil Service, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has announced plans to establish a dedicated Civil Service Institute. Speaking during the October 30 Sitting of the Federation Parliament, Prime Minister Dr. Drew emphasized the importance of this initiative. “Over the years, concerns have been raised about certain aspects of our Civil Service. In our pursuit of excellence and commitment to the citizens of our beloved nation, we have taken…

Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology and PostsJob Description Job Title: Server AdministratorWork Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial SiteDivision/Department: Department of TechnologyReports to: Director[✓] Full-time [ ] Part-timeDescription of Post:The Server Administrator’s role is to design, install, administer, and optimize GOSKN data center servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various enterprise applications supported by tuning the servers as necessary. This includes ensuring the availability of client/server applications, configuring all new implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server and data center environments. Where applicable, the Server Administrator will assist in overseeing the physical security,…

Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology and PostsJob Description Job Title: Network Specialist Work Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial Site Division/Department: Department of Technology Reports to: Director[✓] Full-time [ ] Part-time Description of Post: This role plans, designs and executes networks. This role is expected to maintain the health of the networks utilized by the government service, ensuring connectivity. The network specialist instructs and leads the teams in relation to the networks they manage. Duties and Responsibilities• Network design and deployment• Produce reports on networks across government and their health• Center network administration • Support e-government structures as they relate to networks•…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Sports and the Creative Economy wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Research and Communication Officer. The chosen candidate will be responsible for facilitating the Department’s awareness of and access to all relevant sources of ICH information and knowledge. This officer is responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and staff to acquire, secure and backup relevant ICH data, information, and knowledge in the Department. This officer is the primary research agent within the Department responsible for primary and secondary research and the gathering of material to populate…