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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 27, 2022 (SKNIS): An Act to amend the St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency Act Cap. 20.26 otherwise known as the St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency Bill, 2022, was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament after much debate on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Mover of the Bill and Minister responsible for Investment, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas described the amendment as simple, but significantly important. “The Bill, therefore, that is before us is of extreme importance. I have taken time to whet the appetites of my colleagues who will come after me, but also to give…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis outlined its socio-economic agenda designed to substantially transform the Federation over the next five (5) years. This was highlighted in the Throne Speech delivered by the Governor-General’s Deputy Her Excellency Marcella A. Liburd, JP during the opening of the new session of the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis since the August 5th General Elections. The new session was held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Royal Ballroom on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. “For the next five (5) years, our government will focus on transforming our economy…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 26thOctober, 2022 – The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has partnered with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to provide technical support to the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, as well as the Ministry of Energy, to allow their delegation to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference commonly referred to as COP27. His Excellency Ambassador Michael Lin, Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to St. Kitts and Nevis, met with Ministers, the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke and The Hon. Konris Maynard on Wednesday 26th October, 2022 to make the presentation. He…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 27, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is in the process of redesigning and upgrading the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis official website, www.gov.kn The official changes will take effect from Tuesday 1st November, 2022, and is promised to give a cleaner, modern and professional design with easier navigation and access to government information. The critical government services will be highlighted and be easily accessible via the new redesign.

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 27, 2022: The Ministry of Health regrets to inform thepublic that at about 3:30 am today Thursday 27th October, a male patient admitted to thePsychiatric Ward of the Joseph N. France General Hospital for treatment committed suicide.The Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, the staff at the Ministry ofHealth and the Joseph N. France General Hospital offer full condolences and support to the familyand loved ones of the deceased patient at this trying time.The Ministry of Health and the entire health workforce are profoundly saddened by this tragic event.The family…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 26 October, 2022 – Employees across the various departments ofThe Ministry of Sustainable Development have been newly empowered to carry out their day-to-day mandate during an all-day Employee Retreat. The theme for the event was “Catching the vision of transformation for the Ministry of Sustainable Development.” The Ministry’s Acting Permanent Secretary, Sherilita “Shez” Dore-Tyson said the purpose of the retreat was for the employees to come together and refocus in an effort to regain the public’s confidence as it aims to re-establish the standards and transform the Ministry to become what it was intended to be. She reminded the…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 26thOctober, 2022 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis through the Ministries of Environment, Energy and Climate Action has brought down the curtains on four days of engagements with regional and local stakeholders. The talks began on Sunday 23rd October with Minister of Environment and Climate Action, The Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke and Minister of Energy and Utilities, the Hon. Konris Maynard and their Permanent Secretaries, Sharon Rattan and Daryll Lloyd, who met with representatives from the Caribbean Center for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the St Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) and Nevis Electricity Company Ltd…

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is pleased to be hosting a Marketing & Energy Conservation Workshop as part of its 2022 Tourism Awareness Month’s activities. The workshop will provide rich information sharing opportunities on global best marketing practices and trends. Location: St. Kitts Marriott Resort Stakeholders are kindly asked to register via email at REGISTER@STKITTSTOURISM.KN where you will receive an electronic registration form or you can visit the Front Desk at the St. Kitts Tourism Authority where registration forms will be provided. Thank you for your cooperation.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 26, 2022 (SKNIS): During the October 25, 2022 opening of the New Session of Parliament at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Royal Ballroom in Frigate Bay, the Governor General’s Deputy Her Excellency Ms. Marcella Liburd addressed a number of initiatives that the Government has planned to improve the access and delivery of education across the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, including the building of a brand new Basseterre High School and tuition-free tertiary education at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). She said that the education of the Nation’s youth is key to building human capital…

Cave Hill, Barbados. 25 October 2022. Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency(CARPHA), Dr. Joy St. John received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) from theUniversity of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill, for her work in medicine and leadership in publichealth. A three-time graduate of UWI, Dr. St. John described this academic achievement as “themost special” during the graduation ceremony, which was held on Saturday 22nd October, 2022.Under her leadership, Dr. St. John steered CARPHA’s effective coordination of the Caribbeanregion’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In delivering her speech at the Cave Hillgraduation, Dr.…