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Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 04, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis passed three critical pieces of legislation namely the Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023, the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2023, on Tuesday, April 04. The Bills seek to bolster economic development and further strengthen the Federation’s banking sector. Speaking on the Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023, which was successfully passed in Parliament, Senator the Honourable Isalean Phillip said that this is a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 04, 2023 (SKNIS): Safety and security lie at the heart of the prosperity of any nation. As such, the High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) are collaborating to ensure that citizens feel safe and secure. This was according to the Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, as he used the occasion at the April 04 Sitting of Parliament to update the general public on matters arising out of a meeting held today with Members of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 04, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew hand signed “good morning” to four special guests who sat in the gallery of the National Assembly for the first time when parliament convened on Tuesday, April 04.The four persons are members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community who came to celebrate the introduction of sign language, which will now be a regular feature of the sitting and broadcast of the House. Speaker of the National Assembly, the Honourable Lanein Blanchette, welcomed the special guests expressing hope that the “efforts of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 04, 2023 (SKNIS) – Several amendments to the Banking Act were passed during the Tuesday, April 04 sitting of the National Assembly that will bring the financial system in St. Kitts and Nevis up to date and further strengthen and protect the financial sector in the Federation.  The Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was moved through its readings in the National Assembly by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. It is one of several pieces of legislation brought to the attention of the Federal Cabinet by officials from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), led by…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 4, 2023 (RSCNPF) It is with great concern that we address the recent upsurge in gun violence that has resulted in the tragic loss of lives. The safety and well-being of our residents are of utmost importance, and weare taking all necessary measures to address this situation. In collaboration with other National Security agencies, the Police have launched a full-scale extended special operation named Operation Re-assurance, to contain and suppress the violence. This operation is designed to specifically target those who are perpetrating these heinous acts and to bring them to justice. It will be multi-…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 04, 2023 (SKNIS): Establishing a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will create opportunities for investment and trade in St. Kitts and Nevis, said Minister of State, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, during her presentation in the Federal Parliament on Tuesday, April 04, 2023. Minister Phillip was at the time lending her support to the Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023, which was successfully passed in Parliament. The Bill seeks to give full effect to the agreement for the establishment of a partnership between CARICOM Member States and Afreximbank. The…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 4, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew moved the second reading of the Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023 in the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.The Bill seeks to give full effect to the agreement for the establishment of a partnership between CARICOM Member States and Afreximbank. The Afreximbank Partnership Agreement was first introduced in September of 2022 during the inaugural Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) held in Bridgetown, Barbados.In December 2022, the Board of Directors…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 4, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew moved the second reading of the Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023 in the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.The Bill seeks to give full effect to the agreement for the establishment of a partnership between CARICOM Member States and Afreximbank. The Afreximbank Partnership Agreement was first introduced in September of 2022 during the inaugural Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) held in Bridgetown, Barbados.In December 2022, the Board of Directors of Afreximbank approved…

The General Public is hereby advised that the main office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives will be closed on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 to accommodate its relocation to Building #16, Port Zante, Basseterre, St. Kitts. Office hours for the Ministry of Agriculture will resume on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. The Ministry apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this temporary closure. Persons are asked to contact the Ministry’s front office at 869-467-1016 or via email at moa@gov.kn for further information. -END-

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 4, 2023: A two-week series of consultations, aimed at professionalising the teaching force in St. Kitts and Nevis, began on Monday 20th March, 2023.The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO and Ministry of Education officials welcomed Dr. Steve Nwokeocha, Executive Director of The Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities to the federation to facilitate the series of consultations. The project was launched with a courtesy call on Minister of Education, the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley. Also present were Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Lisa Pistana; Senior Assistant Secretary, Dr. Tricia Esdaille;…