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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 11, 2021 (SKNIS): The Bureau of Standards Bill, 2021, which was passed in the National Assembly on November 10, 2021, serves as a fundamental tool to improve the domestic standard of commodities in preparation for export to international markets, according to the Honourable Senator Wendy Phipps, Minister of International Trade, Industry, Commerce, Consumer Affairs, and Labour. “The Bill that is before us is actually meant to do two things; it is intended to replace a piece of existing legislation passed in 1999 as the National Bureau of Standards Act CAP 23.15 of 1999 and the second purpose…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 11, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has stated emphatically that his administration will continue to give law enforcement the necessary support required to properly arrest crime and violence, as well as other illicit activities in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister Harris was at the time lending support to the Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2021, during the November 10 Sitting of the National Assembly. The amendments, which were unanimously passed, states that “Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle…

Paris, France, November 11, 2021:Barely twenty-four hours after arriving in Paris from the World Expo 2020 in Dubai, the Hon. Jonel Powell, Minister of Education, Youth Empowerment, Sport & Culture was delivering his speech at the 41st session of UNESCO General Conference, at which he made a robust call to the international community to accompany small island states in their quest to be heard on key challenges, greatly accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister, addressing some 180 UN member states at ministerial level – either in-person or virtually – underlined the two major challenges facing vulnerable island states: adapting…

Don’t become a victim of fraud. Detectives Valon Hodge and Andrea Battice will join Host, Superintendent James Francis, on tomorrow’s “Policing With You” to identify the red flags you should look out for when doing business. “Policing With You” is aired every Thursday on ZIZ radio from 9:15 a.m. You can also watch it live on the Facebook Pages of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and ZIZ Broadcasting, or catch it on the YouTube Channel of ZIZ Broadcasting. Have a question for our guests? Post it on any of our social media platforms, call 465-2555 or send it via WhatsApp at 662-3604.

Charlestown, NevisNovember 8, 2021… Journalist Nigel Tisdall has featured Nevis in a round-up of ’Action-Packed Caribbean Islands’ in the desirable National Geographic print magazine and website.  In the article, which sees Nevis sit alongside Tobago, Barbados, and St Kitts, Tisdall shares 11 of what he believes to be the most engaging Caribbean destinations, where memorable adventures await.  Nigel Tisdall focuses on the historic ‘characterful, heritage hotels that are slowly vanishing elsewhere’ and he first illustrates Bath hotel, its ballroom, Italian gardens, and thermal spa. He then details The Hermitage, Montpelier Plantation & Beach, and Golden Rock Inn. In addition, he encourages readers to travel to Nevis…

Below is an updated cruise schedule for November, 2021 as of Monday 8th November, 2021.Cruise dates highlighted in blue are inaugural calls to the destination.Hard copies of the cruise schedule are available at the front desk of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority.

BASSETERRE (9th November, 2021): St. Kitts is honored to announce the island’s inclusion in the National Geographic UK travel article “11 action-packed Caribbean islands – and how to pick the right one for you”. Ranked among the top three islands, St. Kitts’ culture and scenery are highlighted when described as the top destination for travelers who are history-lovers and adventure seekers. St. Kitts’ history as the “mother colony” of the West Indies allows travelers to learn the story of the island dating back to the 1620s. Among the notable locations outlined to visit on the island is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 09. 2021) — Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Youth and Social Development in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), applauded the nine young persons who were honoured at the Youth Impact 12 Awards Ceremony on November 04, 2021. The annual event hosted by the Department of Youth, was held at the Nevis Performing Arts Centre (NEPAC). The minister who is off island on official business, in a virtual message, in congratulating the awardees urged them to continue to be good examples to other youths. “I want to tell you that you are role models for other young persons on…

BASSETERRE (10th November, 2021): The Celebrity Apex made its inaugural call to St. Kitts today, November 10, 2021, at 8:00am, adding to an exciting roster of cruise calls for the island during November. The ship will be docked at Port Zante where the Tourism Authority will welcome the inaugural cruise and host a plaque exchange ceremony. “We are extremely privileged to welcome the captain, crew and passengers of the Celebrity Apex to St. Kitts during its inaugural voyage,” said Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports. “The long overdue arrival of the Celebrity Apex is an exciting component of our…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 10, 2021) — The Christmas season is nearing and Abattoir Division in the Department of Agriculture in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), is urging the public to place their orders for smocked local products. To ensure that orders are delivered on time, the division is presently taking orders for smoked local hams, beef, pork ribs and chicken. The deadline for all orders will close on December 13, 2021. The contact numbers are: 469-5521 ext. 6520 or (Cell) 669-2903/6698726