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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS): Two new females joined the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, during its Ceremonial Opening held at the St Kitts Marriott Resort. At the session, the Honourable Lanien Blanchette was elected Speaker of the National Assembly while the Honourable Latoya Jones was elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. The new additions bring the total number of female federal parliamentarians to five, the most ever in the history of the twin-island Federation. The other female MPs are the Honourable Minister Marsha Henderson, and the Honourable Senators Dr.…

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, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS) – Plans are being made to address the decline in activity within the manufacturing sector across St. Kitts and Nevis.The Governor General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella Liburd JP, while delivering the Throne Speech at the Opening of the new Session of Parliament today (October 25), stated that the Government, through the St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency, will be aggressively pursuing opportunities to attract investments in modern technologies such as renewable energy.“We will seek to establish at least one factory in the Federation to build solar panels and related accessories that will provide low-cost energy-saving…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS) – Understanding the link between maintaining peace and security and national development, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will, over the next five years, overhaul and improve the national security infrastructure in St. Kitts and Nevis.This was noted in the Throne Speech delivered by the Governor General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella Liburd JP at the opening of the New Session of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Parliament today, Tuesday, October 25, 2022.“Our Government is equally cognizant of the seamlessness between safety and security and the implementation of all aspects of development. Safety…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis today (October 25) outlined its vision of a new and better way for the delivery of healthcare in the Federation, starting with the significant improvement in the services available at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, the main medical facility in the Federation.  “The public outcry on the unacceptable state of affairs in healthcare, in general, and particularly at the main hospital, will no longer fall on deaf ears. Our Labour Government is listening and has an excellent plan for providing good, affordable, and accessible healthcare services…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS) – Understanding the link between maintaining peace and security and national development, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will, over the next five years, overhaul and improve the national security infrastructure in St. Kitts and Nevis.This was noted in the Throne Speech delivered by the Governor General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella Liburd JP at the opening of the New Session of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Parliament today, Tuesday, October 25, 2022.“Our Government is equally cognizant of the seamlessness between safety and security and the implementation of all aspects of development. Safety…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVISNo. of 2022ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Sections Short titleInterpretationAmendment of section 2Amendment of section 4Amendment of section 6Amendment of section 7Amendment of section 10Amendment of section 11Amendment of section 13Amendment of section 32Amendment of section 33Amendment of section 34Amendment of section 39Amendment of section 41Repeal and substitution of section 47Amendment of section 50Amendment of section 51Amendment of section 52Amendment of section 53Amendment of section 54Repeal of section 55Repeal of section 56 No. of 2022. Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 Saint Christopherand Nevis. SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVISNo. of 2022A BILL to amend the Civil Aviation Act, Cap. 8.03.BE IT…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVISNo. of 2022A BILL to amend the Public Health Act, Cap. 9.21.BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with theadvice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and bythe authority of the same as follows: Short title.This Act may be cited as the Public Health (Amendment) Act, 2022.Interpretation.In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires“Act” means the Public Health Act, Cap. 9.21.Amendment of section 2.The Act is amended in section 2 by inserting the following new definitions in the correctalphabetical order“ “COVID-19” means the novel coronavirus (2019-n CoV);“COVID-19 (Prevention…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVISNo. of 2022 AN ACT to amend the St Kitts Investment Promotion Agency Act, Cap. 20.26.BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with theadvice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and bythe authority of the same as follows: Short title.This Act may be cited as the St Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (Amendment) Act,2022.Interpretation.In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,”Act” means the St Kitts Investment Promotion Agency Act, Cap. 20.26.Amendment of section 2.The Act is amended in section 2 by replacing the definition of the expression“Minister” with the…

Tuesday, 25th October 2022 Protocol Honourable Members of Parliament, Members of the Diplomatic and Business Community, citizens and residents, a pleasant good morning to you. Permit me at the start to extend sincere condolences to the family and former co-workers of the late Calvin Edwards who worked as our budget director for the better part of 35 years in the Ministry of Finance. May his soul rest in eternal peace. 1. Introduction Today registers an epic moment in the history of our nation and I am particularly honoured to be part of this occasion that ushers in an…