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Improving the public’s trust and perception of the police is necessary if efforts toimprove public safety are to be successful. This, according to Superintendent of the Barbados Police Service, Christine Standford,can only be achieved if persons within the communities feel like they are being treatedfairly and provided with good customer service. She was at the time addressing sixteenOfficers from RSS Member States, who recently completed a two-week CommunityPolicing course which was hosted by the Regional Security System (RSS) TrainingInstitute, with support from the 11 th European Development Fund Project.Superintendent Standford pointed out that law enforcement officials currently face achallenge in…

St. Kitts, May 23, 2025 – Christophe Harbour Development Company, Ltd., (and its shareholders the Darby Family and the Government of St Kitts and Nevis), master developer of the Christophe Harbour Community located on the Southeast Peninsula of St Kitts, today announce the sale of The Marina at Christophe Harbour to Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. This strategic transaction allows for the continued evolution of Christophe Harbor while placing the marina in the hands of a specialized partner with a strong track record in marina operations and waterfront lifestyle. The sale…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 23, 2025 (SKNIS): The new Pension Plan introduced by the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, has a built-in three percent contribution that ensures it remains equitable and sustainable. On Wednesday’s edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Accountant General of the Treasury Department, Levi Bradshaw, noted that persons working more than 10 continuous years will qualify for a gratuity at the end of their service. Persons who work 15 continuous years for the government will be entitled to a pension. Persons who started their service prior to May 18, 2012, can do so without…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 23, 2025 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, made a significant contribution to the Extradition Bill, 2025, debate within the Federal Parliament on Thursday, May 22, highlighting its extensive ramifications across justice systems and international relations. Dr. Douglas, drawing on his 20-year experience as a former prime minister, recounted the numerous extradition challenges his government faced, which tested both the nation’s legal framework and political determination. He noted that the legislation brings needed clarity and credibility to the Federation’s extradition processes, which previously operated under unclear colonial frameworks.…

Havana, Cuba, May 23rd, 2025 (PMO) – In a solemn and symbolic gesture, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew of St. Kitts and Nevis, yesterday, May 22, laid a wreath at the José Martí Memorial in Havana, honouring the enduring legacy of Cuba’s national hero and champion of liberty. Accompanied by members of his delegation, Prime Minister Drew also toured the memorial, reflecting on Martí’s profound impact not only on Cuba, but on the broader Caribbean and the world. Exclusively, Dr. Drew shared that his own understanding of Martí’s ideals was shaped during his years as a student in Cuba, a time that…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Friday, May 23, 2025: In recognition of the contribution made to the advancement of early childhood education within the Federation, the Minister of Education Dr. Geoffrey Hanley declared the official name change of the Industrial Site Daycare Center (ISDCC) to the Vanta E. Walters Daycare Center on Thursday May 22, 2025. “Today is a truly special day of education in our federation as we gather to pay tribute to, and honour Mrs. Vanta E Walters for her selfless dedication to children and families of this Federation by renaming the Industrial Site Daycare Center to the Vanta E.…

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Havana, Cuba, May 22nd, 2025 – Prime Minister and Minister of Health et al, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Cuba’s Acting Minister of Public Health, Tania Margarita Cruz Hernandez, signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) today, May 22, deepening healthcare cooperation between both nations and marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. The memorandum outlines plans for enhanced collaboration in public health leadership, medical training, and healthcare administration, with a particular focus on developing robust primary healthcare systems. During the meeting, Prime Minister Drew used the opportunity to express his profound gratitude for Cuba’s unwavering support, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

St. Kitts, May 24, 2025 – Christophe Harbour Development Company, Ltd., (and its shareholders the Darby Family and the Government of St Kitts and Nevis), master developer of the Christophe Harbour Community located on the Southeast Peninsula of St Kitts, today announce the sale of The Marina at Christophe Harbour to Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. This strategic transaction allows for the continued evolution of ChristopheHarbor while placing the marina in the hands of a specialized partner with a strong track record in marina operations and waterfront lifestyle. The sale includes…

Havana, Cuba, May 23rd, 2025 (PMO) – Yesterday, May 22, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew unveiled a commemorative painting at the St. Kitts and Nevis Embassy in Havana, marking thirty years of formal diplomatic relations between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of Cuba. The ceremonial event brought together dignitaries, embassy staff, and members of the Kittitian and Nevisian communities in Cuba. Delivering brief remarks, Prime Minister Drew reflected on the profound significance of the occasion, emphasizing that the relationship between the two countries is measured not just in years, but in lives transformed and dreams realized. “With the unveiling of…