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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 26, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said the successful passage of the Nevis Island Administration (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 and the Crown Proceedings (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the National Assembly on Thursday, May 25, 2023 signaled the start of a new day for the relationship between the Federal Government and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) for the betterment of all the people of the Federation.The two Bills were introduced and passed in Parliament after a series of consultations between officials from the Attorney General’s Office in St. Kitts and the Legal Department…

Joint Media Release – Interreg ETC Project and the OECS May 26, 2023 — As part of the Energy Transition in the Caribbean (ETC) project carried out with the Regional Council of Guadeloupe and the OECS, BRGM (The French Geological Survey) and ADEME (The French Agency for Ecological Transition) are pleased to announce an informative webinar on innovation in the geothermal sector. The webinar titled “Innovating for enhanced characterisation and exploitation of geothermal energy in the Caribbean” will take place on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM (E.C.T.). This online event will bring together renowned experts in the field of…

BASSETERRE (26th May, 2023): The St. Kitts Music Festival is delighted to announce telecommunication giant Flow as its Platinum Sponsor, making a significant contribution of EC$140,000. At a special handing over ceremony held at Flow’s Needmust headquarters, Marketing & Communications Executive Sharisma Patrick presented the cheque and highlighted the strong partnership between Flow and the festival. Patrick expressed, “Flow has been an unwavering supporter of the event since its inception and this sponsorship further demonstrates our commitment to supporting cultural and musical art forms as well as local artistes, to make a positive impact on our communities.” Allister Williams, Chairman of…

CARICOM Heads of Government have appointed an Eminent Persons Group (EPG) torepresent them to extend the Community’s Good Offices to the Government of Haitiand Haitian stakeholders. The three-member EPG consists of Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas, The Rt.Hon. Perry Christie; Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Hon. Bruce Golding; andFormer Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Dr the Hon. Kenny D. Anthony. The Group will initiate and oversee the Community’s provision of Good Officessupport in designated priority areas, including security, governance, the electoralprocess, and long-term development planning and advocacy. They will also liaisewith key international partners and agencies.A Technical Team,…

Basseterre Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 25, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO] – The Ministry of Sustainable Development continues its Land Allocation Normalization and Distribution (LAND) project for 2023 with the commencement of the regularization of lands in the Upper Monkey Hill area of St. Peters, Constituency #8. Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency #8 the Honourable (Hon.) Dr. Terrance Drew, Minister of Sustainable Development the Honourable (Hon.) Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Sustainable Development Ms. Shez Dore-Tyson, and Ambassador Cedric Liburd, met with the residents of Upper Monkey Hill, St. Peters yesterday afternoon (May 24,…

As Guyana marks its 57th Independence Anniversary, the country has been praised for significantly enhancing the regional integration process by its leadership to advance Agriculture, Agricultural Diversification and Food Security. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett sent a congratulatory message to the President of Guyana His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The SG’s message reads: “Excellency, The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extends heartfelt congratulations to the Government and People of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the occasion of the Fifty-Seventh Anniversary of Independence on 26 May 2023. Since Independence, Guyana continues to make significant developmental progress and is setting global standards for…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023 (SKNIS): The Seniors’ Day Programme has had an enriching impact on participants attending the weekly sessions being piloted in East Basseterre, St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s. 23-year-old Milano Welcome has found the experience equally enriching as a facilitator of the art and crafts and painting course he conducts in St. Peter’s. “It’s actually fun, and the seniors are actually inviting and warm and very talented,” he said. “Over the weeks, I have been overly excited to work with them. Every morning I come [and] they just have this warm smile and greeting.” During his three…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023 (SKNIS): The Nevis Island Administration (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023, which is a Bill to provide for the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) to sue and be sued in its capacity as an organ of the Crown and for related matters, was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin who led the debate on the Bill, described it as significantly important, as it clarified the Crown-related civil proceedings procedures in the Federation. “Madame Speaker, the Bill is short and simple. However,…

BASSETERRE (25th May, 2023): Caribbean Lottery is proud to announce their participation as a Silver Sponsor for the 25th Anniversary of the St. Kitts Music Festival, taking place at the iconic Warner Park Stadium from June 22-24, 2023. Chairman of the festival’s Executive Committee, Allister Williams, is thrilled to collaborate with Caribbean Lottery to make the 3-day extravaganza an experience like no other. “We are truly grateful for this sponsorship. You not only support the local economy, but also contribute to delivering a high-caliber event that captures the hearts of both locals and visitors,” Williams remarked. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023 (SKNIS) – In lending his support to the debate during today’s (Thursday, May 25) sitting of the National Assembly, Member of Parliament for St. Christopher Three, the Honourable Konris Maynard said that the Nevis Island Administration (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023, simply seeks to clarify a section of the Constitution of St. Christopher and Nevis as it relates to the capacity of the Nevis Island Administration.The Nevis Island Administration (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 was passed in the National Assembly at today’s sitting. The legislation provides for the Nevis Island Administration to sue and be sued in its capacity as…