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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 24, 2023 (SKNIS) – Since taking office, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said his administration has remained committed to the task of strengthening the Federation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme through legislation, consultation with all stakeholders and through the adoption of strong due diligence procedures. The prime minister, who also serves as the Minister responsible for Citizenship and Immigration, said the aim of all this is to protect the country’s reputation and to protect the international community from illicit actors. “At the end of the day, the record must show that I and the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 24, 2023 (SKNIS): Abandoned properties can be havens for criminal behavior ranging from drug holes to theft rings to murder. Bearing this in mind, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is collaborating with other agencies to mitigate the challenges of abandoned properties. “With regards to abandoned houses, we are working in collaboration with the Physical Planning Unit because many of these homes are private homes and many of the owners might have left St. Kitts and Nevis for a number of years and may not have an interest in coming back,” said Commissioner…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 24, 2023 (SKNIS): Fifteen females and nine males began their formal training to become full-fledged Constables of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) on Monday, July 24, 2023. The start of the six-month training took place during a ceremony at the Police Training Complex at Ponds Pasture. The 24 recruits are expected to be joined shortly by seven other persons as part of Recruit Training Course #46. Chief Instructor Sergeant Marvin Thomas welcomed the new recruits and provided an outline of the course’s theoretical and practical material that will be covered. These include…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 24, 2023 (SKNIS): Deputy Commissioner of Police, Cromwell Henry, said that the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is evaluating the practicality of a gun amnesty programme as part of its efforts to address gun-related crimes in the Federation. He said that there have been discussions on plans to have a gun amnesty programme. “We have not definitively concluded on that, but it is a matter that is being discussed presently – whether we should do it or how it should be done and the benefits of such a programme,’ said Deputy Commissioner Henry…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 24, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO]- Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomed Caribbean Airlines’ inaugural flight from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago via Antigua today, Monday 24th July 2023. Caribbean Airlines is the national carrier of Trinidad and Tobago, providing air transportation services to various destinations in the Caribbean, North America, and South America. With its extensive network and commitment to quality service, Caribbean Airlines is a vital link for regional travelers and international tourists exploring the Caribbean region. The airline now provides airlift five (5) times per week from Trinidad and Tobago via Antigua to Saint Kitts and Nevis.…

Today marks yet another momentous occasion in the history of our beloved Federation. On behalf of the people and the Government of St. Kitts & Nevis, I welcome the inaugural flight of Caribbean Airlines to our shores. This significant milestone further strengthens our connectivity to the rest of the region and, by extension, the world. It also symbolizes our continued progress in boosting airlift and its countless benefits to our nation.I stand here before you filled with gratitude for the unwavering support of our citizens, the hard work of our dedicated Government officials at the Ministry of Tourism, the St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 24, 2023 (SKNIS): Representatives from the St. Kitts Tourism Authority stated that persons using a P-class license to transport people for commercial purposes or Uber-like services are breaking the laws of the state.Speaking at the Taxi Operator’s Consultation held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on July 18 several businessmen raised their concerns regarding the illegal operations.Director in the Ministry of Tourism, Diannille Taylor-Williams said the government, taxi operators, and the citizens of the Federation should all be concerned.“On the back of your driver’s license, if you have a P-class license, the law in St. Kitts and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 24, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has resumed training for recruits, with thirty-one (31) newcomers now enrolled in training Course No.46. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the training today, Monday, July 24 at the Police Training Complex, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew expressed his pleasure in seeing the resumption of recruits’ training, as the Government looks to bolster the human resource of the law enforcement agency.“We can only enhance our law enforcement capabilities of the force if our officers are adequately prepared…

FAO Director-General addresses the opening ceremony along with UN Secretary-General and Italian Prime Minister 24/07/2023 Rome- The UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) kicked off on Monday at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome with a high-level opening ceremony attended by over 20 heads of State and Government, and a strong call for accelerating action to transform global agrifood systems. The three-day high-level event is convened by the United Nations Secretariat and hosted by Italy, in collaboration with the Rome-based UN Agencies (FAO, IFAD, WFP), with the objective of taking stock of the…

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (“ECSC”) mourns the passing of Her Ladyship,the Hon. Dame Monica Joseph, CBE, DBE, Retired High Court Judge, who died onThursday, 6 th July 2023. Born in the Spice Isle of Grenada, Dame Monica Joseph was called to the Bar inNovember 1966 at Lincoln’s Inn in the United Kingdom. Throughout her life, DameMonica had an impressive legal career. After being called to the Bar, she worked in theMinistry of External Affairs in the Premier’s Office (as it was then called) in Grenada.Her passion for practising law, however, motivated her to migrate to the sister island ofSaint…