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BASSETERRE, ST KITTS, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2022: The criminal matter, COP v Larry Vaughn. The prosecution of Criminal matters is guided by a two staged test. The first being whether there is sufficient evidence to meet the charge and the second being whether it is in the public’s interest to take the matter to trial. Upon proper reflection, there are certain matters that are discontinued in the interest of justice because it is not within the public’s interest to prosecute. The prosecution is under an obligation to continually review all matters whether charged or prior to charge. Once an individual has…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 17, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship is tasked with transforming the economic landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis by helping to create more businesses and offering support to business owners. During the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with the Cabinet at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom on November 15, 2022, Minister of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Hon. Samal Duggins expressed his vision for local producers. “It is a future where all entrepreneurs have a space to thrive, where a small business of today becomes a big business of tomorrow. And not…

Basseterre, St Kitts – The St Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC) is sending a male Beach Volleyball Team comprising of Mr Clerique Ward and Mr Zendai Richards to the inaugural Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Beach Games that will be held in Santa Marta, Colombia, over the period Saturday 19th to Saturday 26th November 2022.The Team is led by the Chef de Mission, Mr Leroy Greene, and will be coached by Mr Joao Carlos Moraes de Campos. They will be engaged in competition from 23rd to 26th November 2022. Mr Glenn Quinlan, President of the St Kitts Volleyball Association…

In one of his first speaking roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, theHon. Geoffrey Hanley, this week addressed education ministers of UN Member States,education experts of international organisations and private stakeholders at the UNESCO- organised World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (WCECCE), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In a pre-recorded statement on behalf of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon.Geoffrey Hanley joined other UN-member education ministers from across the globe inoutlining the challenges and policy orientations relating to Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in St. Kitts and Nevis. Some 1500 participants are…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS): The 2022-2023 cruise season will see thirteen ships making their maiden voyage to St. Kitts, a clear signal of recovery in the tourism sector and cruise officials’ growing confidence in the destination’s tourism product. To date, four cruise vessels have made their inaugural calls. They are the Seabourn Venture on October 10, Carnival Spirit on November 09, Voyager of the Seas on November 12, and Ocean Explorer on November 15. A notable inaugural call this month takes place on November 24, when the world’s largest cruise ship, the Wonder of the Seas, is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS):  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley pledged to capitalize on every scholarship opportunity offered to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis so that citizens and residents can benefit from higher education. “This is something that we campaigned on, indicating that we are going to do all that we can to ensure that our people in the Federation get these opportunities,” said Minister Dr. Hanley during a special Prime Minister’s Press Conference on November 15 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom. The Honourable Minister said that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS): Tuesday’s (November 15, 2022) Minister’s Youth Forum has received high praise from scores of young people in attendance who hailed the event as the most innovative and interactive session in years. The event was held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom and was facilitated by the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Junior Minister responsible for Youth Empowerment. The Junior Minister guided the morning discussion engaging the participants in key areas such as what youth empowerment means. What are the characteristics of a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis? And how has COVID-19 impacted their…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS): Effective from Tuesday, November 15, 2022, vehicular traffic exiting Port Zante from the Sands Complex end can now turn left into Basseterre, providing easier access to the city centre, especially for tour and taxi operators. This was according to the Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, during a special Prime Minister’s Press Conference on November 15 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom, where she updated citizens and residents at home and abroad on achievements in the sector to date. “One of the things we were able to do for the tour and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), St. Kitts and Nevis faces the brunt of the effects associated with climate change. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on November 15, 2022, called for greater support for SIDS in the fight against climate change. “In my UN address I spoke about the climate issue and that we in the Caribbean, especially small island states, our footprint is very small when it comes to the carbon issue attributed to the increase of global temperature or global warming. And the global…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has made the diversification of the domestic economy a major part of the Government’s agenda. During the Prime Minister’s press conference on November 15, 2022, Prime Minister Dr. Drew reiterated the Government’s plans for the construction sector and small businesses. “We are going to launch a housing programme with our Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme to stir our construction industry, and put our men fundamentally who work in that area to work and my hope is to see some women in that…