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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 6, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Participation of local businesses at the 2022 Taiwan Expo in St. Kitts and Nevis is an added advantage to the country coming in the wake of a recent approval by Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis, on the roll-out of a revised national manufacturing strategy aimed at fostering the manufacturing sector. Those were the sentiments of the former Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and the current Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment, Rt. Hon Dr Denzil L. Douglas, as he delivered remarks…

Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Taiwan participates in the 2022 Taipei International Travel Fair

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 5, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Michael Lin, is hailing Taiwanese companies that are participating in the three-day 2022 Taiwan Expo in St. Kitts and Nevis which opened on Saturday November 5 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, for the efforts they have made in revitalising and strengthening trade relations and economic development between St. Kitts and Nevis, and Taiwan. “Thanks to this trade show, a business delegation from Taiwan is visiting St. Kitts and Nevis in person for the first time after COVID pandemic,” said Ambassador…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 6, 2022 (SKNIS): The red carpet will be rolled out for the fourth Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew when he steps off of Eva Airlines at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Monday, November 7, 2022, in Taipei. Prime Minister Dr. Drew and a delegation left the Federation on November 5 headed for the Republic of China (Taiwan) for a 4-day state visit. It will be the Prime Minister’s inaugural trip to Taiwan. St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan share almost 40 years, 39 to be exact,…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 4, 2022): On Thursday 3rd November 2022, Dr. Carla N. Barnett, Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, St. Kitts. Dr. Barnett who was presently in the Federation on official duties, used the opportunity to engage in discussions on topics such as food and nutrition security, youth in agriculture and the development of the agricultural sector. Following the meeting, Dr. Barnett, who became the eighth Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community on 15 August 2021, shared an update via social…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 04, 2022 (SKNIS): The Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which seeks to make much-needed urgent changes to protect victims of domestic violence and provide them with swift access to justice, was successfully passed in St. Kitts and Nevis’ National Assembly on Friday, November 04, 2022. Junior Minister responsible for Gender Affairs and Mover of the Bill, the Honourable Senator Isalean Phillip said that “the prevalence of gender-based violence is a growing concern in our Federation” hence, the Bill is a critical piece of legislation. Senator Phillip reflected on the statistics from the Royal St. Christopher and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 04, 2022 (SKNIS): The Evangelistic Faith Church St. Kitts (Incorporation) Bill was passed in the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly on Friday, (November 04, 2022) with support from both sides of the aisle. The passage of the Bill allows the Evangelistic Faith Church in Sandy Point the power to own land and otherwise have legal standing. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Ecclesiastical Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley successfully moved the Bill through Parliament. He noted that the church, founded some 54 years ago, is a solid community-based church that serves the nation…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 04, 2022 (SKNIS): Friday’s (November 04, 2022) session of the St. Kitts and Nevis Federal Parliament was marked by a moment that clearly defined the present government’s intention to usher in a new sense of cooperation and good governance within the August body, and the country as a whole. The moment occurred after Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, completed his contribution on the second reading of the Evangelistic Faith Church Incorporation St. Kitts Bill, 2022Opposition Member of Parliament representing Constituency #5, the Honourable Shawn Richards, rose…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 04, 2022 (SKNIS): To sensitize and engage citizens in managing their waste in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a decision to lead by example and begin the process of waste separation and recycling at Government Headquarters. Dr. Marcus Natta, Cabinet Secretary, who once worked with chemicals and waste at the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards led the recycling initiative on Friday, November 04, 2022. “We here at the government believe, of course, that the environment is critically important to us here especially as a small…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 04, 2022 (SKNIS): At the November 4th, 2022, Sitting of the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship the Hon. Samal Duggins moved the Small Business Development (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which was successfully passed in the House. According to Minister Duggins, the amendments will allow more local businesses to benefit from government assistance. “The Small Business Development (Amendment) Bill, 2022 seeks to amend the Small Business Development Act which was passed in 2009 to provide framework and support for small businesses operating in St. Kitts. It is important to note that…