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The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) wishes to inform the public that thedraft national standard titled Tourism and Related Services — Terms and Definitions for theTourism Sector is now available for public comment. Interested persons can view the document and access the comment form by visitingwww.sknbs.org, clicking on the “Standards” tab, and selecting “Draft Standards.” Aftercompleting the form, it can be uploaded directly to the website, emailed to sknbs@gov.kn, ordelivered in person to the SKNBS office located at LaGuerite, St. Kitts.The Bureau encourages all stakeholders and members of the public to review the draft andshare their feedback.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 14, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today, July 14th, welcomed a high-level delegation from Anguilla led by Premier Honourable Cora Richardson-Hodge for an in-depth engagement on the Federation’s innovative and successful approach to reducing crime and violence. The visiting delegation included Her Excellency Julia Crouch, Governor of Anguilla; Honourable Tara Carter, Speaker of the House of Assembly; Honourable Shellya Rogers-Webster, Minister of Education, Library Services, Social Development, Youth and Culture; Dr. the Honourable Ellis L. Webster, Leader of the Opposition; Dr. Bonnie Richardson Lake, Permanent Secretary; Mr.…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis – July 14, 2025 – The National Cost-of-Living Task Force todayunveiled the second instalment in its “Smart Spend SKN” public awareness series: an infographictitled “Every Cent Counts” that illustrates how everyday savings can be redirected toward householdpriorities. Developed with the Consumer Affairs Department, the graphic (attached) visually connectssmart shopping choices to meaningful life expenses – from school books to cooking gas.”Every cent saved is a cent empowered for your family’s unique needs,” explained Task Force Chair DrMarcus L Natta. “We’re not here to judge priorities – we’re showing how minor switches create majorflexibility in tight budgets.” The release…

July 8th – 9th, 2025 The Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce, and Consumer Affairs was pleased to facilitate a technical assistance workshop hosted by the World Bank, on July 8th and 9th, 2025. This workshop is part of the World Bank’s ongoing support to assist Saint Kitts and Nevis in meeting its obligations under the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). It brought together members of the National Trade Facilitation Committee, border agencies, customs brokers, manufacturers, and exporters for capacity-building sessions designed to enhance coordination, efficiency, and implementation of the TFA. The Trade Facilitation Agreement seeks to streamline…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Friday, July 11, 2025: The Ministry of Education – St. Kitts is currently accepting applications for the following posts. · Instructional Coach · Librarian – Charles A. Halbert Public Library · Reading Coordinator · Reading Intervention Teacher (Primary) Applicants must submit the following documents. 1. A cover letter Ø Outlines your perspective for the post and how you perceive that you are a suitable candidate Ø Includes the names and contact information of two references, 2. Resume or Curriculum vitae 3. Certified copies of relevant certificates Application must be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Wednesday, 9th July 2025 On Tuesday 8 July, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment’s Department of Constituency Empowerment (DCE) in partnership with the Department of Ageing within the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities continued its mandate of community upliftment, this time through the delivery of mobility assistive equipment to improve accessibility for elderly residents and persons living with disabilities in communities across the island of St. Kitts. The Joseph N. France Hospital, in a gesture of generous collaboration, provided the Department of Constituency Empowerment with thirty (30) wheelchairs, thirty (30) walkers…

United Nations, New York (9 July 2025) – St. Kitts and Nevis this week participated in the United Nations one-day meeting to “Promote the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.” The meeting, held under the aegis of H.E Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly was keynoted by H.E. Dr. Cheikh Tidiane Dieye, Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation of Senegal and H.E. Mr. Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability of the United Arab Emirates. St. Kitts and…

United Nations, NY, July 11, 2025 – On the invitation of the Strategic Planning Unit within the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams joined a distinguished, and dynamic expert panel comprised of UN Under-Secretary-General, and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, Dr. Amandeep Singh Gill, and Mr. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic to discuss the main findings of the 2024 UN Global Risk Report (https://unglobalriskreport.org/). Ambassador Williams whose presentation was described as constructive and applicable to the work being done to follow-up the Report,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 10, 2025 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is actively upgrading the infrastructure along George Street in Newtown, aiming to bring much-needed relief to dozens of families, businesses, pedestrians and motorists in the area and its surrounding communities. The Public Works Department is overseeing the road resurfacing following the removal of the top layer several weeks ago. During Thursday’s (July 10, 2025), Sitting of the National Assembly, Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, updated the project’s progress, which has additional components to help alleviate the flooding that frequently affects the area during heavy rainfall. “When…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 10, 2025 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a decisive step toward boosting national productivity with the formal establishment of the National Productivity Council. Minister of Labour and Employment, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, delivered remarks on the new Council during the July 10, 2025, Sitting of the National Assembly, emphasising its role in supporting economic development and the Sustainable Island State Agenda. The Council was formed based on a recommendation from the National Minimum Wage Advisory Committee, outlined in its final report submitted in December 2024. Minister Henderson thanked the Committee and…