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Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 23, 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 Thursday 25th May, 2023, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given.Eight Bills will receive their first reading and two will receive their second reading. The Government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it 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…

Diana Guillén, President of SENASA Argentina, with Manuel Otero, IICA Director General. San Jose, 22 May 2023 (IICA) – The National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality (SENASA) of Argentina and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) will bolster their joint work agenda to drive the modernization of health services in Latin America and the Caribbean, through experience and solution sharing, focusing on innovation; the use of technological tools; inclusion and communication with consumers. SENASA is a leading organization in implementing food safety, quality and agricultural health processes in the Southern Cone, and in transferring expertise to other countries in the…

No. of 2023 Nevis Island Administration Saint Christopher (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 and Nevis Arrangement of Sections. Section No. of 2023 Nevis Island Administration Saint Christopher (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to provide for the Nevis Island Administration to sue and be sued in its capacity as an organ of the Crown 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 Saint Christopher and Nevis and…

No. of 2023. Proceeds of Crime Saint Christopher (Amendment) Bill, 2023. and Nevis. SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Proceeds of Crime Act, Cap. 4. 28 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 Saint Christopher and Nevis and by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act, 2023. 2. Amendment of Section 2. The Act is…

No. of 2023 Nevis Island Administration Saint Christopher (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 and Nevis Arrangement of Sections. Section No. of 2023 Nevis Island Administration Saint Christopher (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to provide for the Nevis Island Administration to sue and be sued in its capacity as an organ of the Crown 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 Saint Christopher and Nevis and…

Arrangement of Sections. Section 1. Short Title. 2. Interpretation. 3. Protected Disclosures. 4. Disclosures to authorised persons. 5. Application. 6. Minister to consult. 7. Regulations. SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. … of 2023 A BILL to deter and combat corruption and other improper conduct by encouraging and facilitating bona fide disclosures of such conduct and protecting the persons who make such disclosures. 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: PART I PRELIMINARY In…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Council, Executives, Management and Staff The CaribbeanExaminations Council (CXC®) offer heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of theCooperative Republic of Guyana on the passing of 19 students in a tragic blaze at the MahdiaSecondary School.“The loss of these young people with such bright potential is shocking and painful. We pray at thistime for the survivors and family members of those students whose lives were lost.”, Dr WayneWesley, Registrar and CEO, CXC®. -End-

No. of 2023 Crown Proceedings Saint Christopher (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Crown Proceedings Act, Cap 5.06. 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 title. This Act may be cited as the Crown Proceedings (Amendment) Act, 2023. 2. Interpretation. In this Act, “Act” means the Crown…

Arrangement of Sections. Section SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. … of 2023 A BILL to deter and create penalties for unauthorized disclosure of official government information by public servants and contractors of the government. 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: PART I PRELIMINARY In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— “authorized person” has the meaning assigned to it by section 2 of the Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2023; “disclose” and “disclosure”— “Government”…

No. of 2023 Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse Saint Christopher and Abuse of Drugs) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Nevis  SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) Act, Cap. 9.08. 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 title. This Act may be cited as the Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse…