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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 08, 2023 ( St. Christopher and Nevis Inland Revenue Department) – The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Long Essay Competition, open to all Secondary School Students. This competition aims to engage and encourage young minds to explore and analyze the impact of property taxes on local communities or propose innovative ideas and strategies for reforming the property tax system.The two topics for consideration are:The Impact of Property Taxes on Local Communities: Analyze how property taxes affect the economic, social, and educational aspects of local communities. Property Tax Reform: Propose…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 8, 2023 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday 12th June, 2023, at 10:00 am and of which notice has been given. Two Bills will receive their first reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as the government commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law.The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first…

No. of 2023 Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Saint Christopher and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Firearms Act Cap. 19.05 and for matters connected therewith. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short…

No. of 2023 Freedom of Conscience (Cannabis) Bill, 2023 Saint Christopher and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to facilitate the personal cultivation by adults of cannabis for private use in a secured area  within a private residence and the personal possession and use of cannabis in certain public places within designated smoking areas for the enjoyment of a person’s freedom of conscience, including  freedom of thought and of religion; and for related matters.  BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of…

The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) continues to observe with discontent, the rising incidence of crime within our nation, particularly homicides, violence within educational institutions and other major violent crimes. SKNYPA tenders its sympathies to the families impacted by the recent troubling events. We pray that God brings them comfort and continues to shed His grace on the nation. These unfortunate incidents cause only to erode the fabric of our society, destroying families and communities. Moreover, the sense of unease created when the streets of neighbourhoods that ought only to be filled with love are replaced by fear…

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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, June 6, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO): The 42nd Anniversary of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will be celebrated in Saint Kitts and Nevis from June 13-19, 2023, under the theme ‘Vision. Integration. Sustainability.’ The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States is a global intergovernmental organization whose mission is to promote regional integration in the Eastern Caribbean. Regional integration occurs when countries in close proximity, that share physical or cultural characteristics, join forces to pursue similar goals, such as facilitating trade, exchanging resources, and solving problems collectively. Saint Kitts and Nevis will host several activities to…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 7, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is dramatically stepping up its operations and significantly increasing its visibility and outreach within communities as part of its ongoing efforts to curb crime and violence in the Federation.This was outlined by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. James Sutton earlier today (June 07) during a press conference held by the police force at the Police Training Complex. Commissioner Sutton was supported by other members of the Police High Command, as well as the Commander of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force, Lieutenant…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 5th 2023); Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives in St. Kitts and Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Agriculture in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) met on Friday, June 02, 2023, to discuss the implementation of policies in the federation, geared towards meeting CARICOM’s ‘25% by 2025’ agenda. The meeting, which was held at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park in Nevis, saw Permanent Secretaries, Mr. Miguel Flemming (Ag) on St. Kitts and Mr. Huey Sergeant of the Nevis Island Administration, Directors of the Departments of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Deputy Directors…