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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 12, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, within the context of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas established in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) including the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME), has taken the necessary steps to address the applicable Common External Tariff (CET) on a list of goods that comprised the Family Shopping List. The CET is a single tariff rate agreed to by all members of the CARICOM on imports of a product from outside the CARICOM region. An invitation was extended to various business owners to attend…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 12th July, 2023 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Action) – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action et al over the course of the next two days will host a Barrier Analysis and Enabling Framework (BAEF) Workshop from July 12-13, 2023 at the St Kitts Marriott Resort. Participants at the workshopThis is a component of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) Phase IV Project for St. Kitts and Nevis. The TNA is categorized as a national activity that helps countries to identify and analyze key technologies that can allow citizens to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the destructive impacts of climate change. The TNA prioritization of technologies focuses mainly on…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) opened its eighteenth (18) annual children’s summer camp today, July 12th, 2023. After a two-year suspension due to the pandemic’s restrictions, the summer camp was relaunched under the theme, “Rejuvenating and Educating the Minds of our Children for a Safer Future.” This year’s camp was opened in a brief ceremony at the Dr. William Connor Primary School, which is also the camp’s location. In attendance were Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ms. Cecile Hull; Chief Fire…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 12, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- Heads of State and Government of the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and the Caribbean States (CELAC) will be meeting in Brussels for the EU-CELAC Summit from July 17 to 18, 2023; the first in eight (8) years. The Summit will be co-chaired by the President of the European Council, Mr. Charles Michel, and the Prime Minister of St. Vincent & Grenadines, Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves, as pro-tempore Presidency of CELAC. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and the Heads of State and…

12 July 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The EasternCaribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website.The main objective of the website upgrade was to create a more user-friendly andinteractive tool which can be used across all platforms and devices.In commenting on the launch, the ECCB Governor, Timothy N.J. Antoine remarked: “Ourwebsite is the Bank’s primary portal to the world.  As we continue to celebrate our 40thanniversary, we are pleased to launch this new website.  Our aim is to make the work of theBank and all of its services and products…

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS: EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE (A.D. 2023) NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that Her Ladyship, The Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, LL.D, Chief Justice, has directed and declared that the CUNA Caribbean Conference Room, Corner of Wilkin Street and St. Johnson Avenue, Fortlands, Saint Kitts is declared a Court for the purpose of conducting a Special Sitting of the Supreme Court of Saint Kitts and Nevis. By Order of The Hon. Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE Chief Justice Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court 2nd Floor Heraldine Rock Building The Waterfront Castries, Saint Lucia, W.I.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 12, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Creative Economy, launched its first ever Musical Ambassadorial Trip Pilot Project for Musical Entertainers to Jamaica, to bring well-deserved recognition to the talent and creativity of local artistes in Saint Kitts and Nevis.Ambassador Kervin Benjamin, widely known as “Infamus”, heads this initiative in his role as the Project Advocate and Ambassador to the Ministry of Creative Economy and Sports. Ambassador Benjamin brings his exceptional talent as a popular recording artist from Cayon in Saint Kitts.“I am deeply passionate about music, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 11, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sports is preparing to embark on a multimillion-dollar upgrade plan to improve sporting facilities across St. Kitts. Senior leadership from the ministry, headed by the Minister of Sports, the Honourable Samal Duggins, conducted a media tour of six of the facilities that have seen some upgrade work or are scheduled to undergo repairs in the coming weeks. The most extensive upgrade project will take place at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium. Engineer Jared Joseph at the Public Works Department (PWD) noted that the scope of works includes a complete overhaul of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 11, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is set to officially launch its new Department of the Creative Economy on the 28th of July, 2023, to give opportunities to creatives to showcase and market their talent and industry thereby helping to bolster the orange economy within the Federation. Minister of the Creative Economy, Honourable Samal Duggins made mention of this during the first press conference held by the new department on July 11, 2023, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. “Last year when we started the concept of what this was to be, it was really envisioning how…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 11, 2023 (Cabinet Secretariat): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, July 10th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people.The Cabinet received a comprehensive presentation from the Director of the Department of Constituency Empowerment, Mrs Colincia Levine. Director Levine shared that the main philosophy of the department seeks to impact the citizenry to: Following several weeks of community observations, the Department is now in its engagement phase which Director Levine expressed will see a further enhanced presence of empowerment officers in…