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Kingston, Jamaica January 24. The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has ratified two of the three protocols of The Cartagena Convention, the regional legal agreement which governs the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region (WCR). The protocols are the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) and Land Based Sources of Marine Pollution (LBS). The ratifications took effect on September 26, 2024, and bring to 19 and 16 respectively the number of countries that have signed on to those two Protocols of the Convention. Welcoming the announcement Chris Corbin, Coordinator of the Cartagena Convention…

January 23, 2025 – Basseterre, Saint Kitts: The Cost-of-Living Task Force convened its first meeting for 2025 at the conference room of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CIC). The meeting marked a pivotal step in the government’s ongoing efforts to address the pressing issue of affordability for citizens and residents amid global economic challenges. The Task Force has been established to provide the Cabinet of the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis with evidence-based, actionable recommendations to mitigate the factors contributing to the rising cost-of-living. This initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all citizens…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 23, 2025 (SKNIS): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is set to build on gains achieved in 2024, which resulted in a decrease in reported crime, improved community engagement, and the successful hosting of many incident-free international events. “The year 2024, was a productive year for the police,” said Commissioner of Police, James Sutton. Mr. Sutton’s comments were made on the January 22, 2025, edition of InFocus. He was supported on the programme by Deputy Police Commissioner, Cromwell Henry, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Travis Rogers. As it relates to the crime statistics, Deputy Commissioner…

LONDON, January 23, 2025 – Thru Life and Reach One Teach One welcomed distinguished delegates from the government of St. Kitts & Nevis to the world-renowned Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this week. The delegation included Mrs. Naeemah Hazelle, Permanent Secretary to the Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Drew Terrance. The visit highlighted the ongoing partnership between these organizations and St. Kitts & Nevis, focusing on crime prevention through sports. Entering its third year, this collaborative initiative will feature high-profile coach education and crime prevention programmes in July 2025. Thru Life and Reach One Teach One will again deliver the 3rd annual St.…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Finance wishes to invite persons to apply for the position of Economist.  Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of Economist within the Ministry of Finance, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  1. Analyse fiscal and economic data and prepare monthly Fiscal Performance Reports. 2. Update the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework on a quarterly basis and prepare revenue and expenditure forecasts for budget and other planning purposes. 3. Prepare monthly fiscal data by collating and classifying the monthly Above the Line and Below the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 23, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of Bills are posted when they become available on the website (sknis.gov.kn) of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis – The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public of the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) outbreak affecting the early childhood sector. The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education have been in dialogue regarding the thorough cleaning and sanitization of the affected schools /facilities. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children. The Ministry urges parents, guardians, and childcare professionals to be vigilant and aware of the symptoms, which include: The Ministry advises the public to adopt strict hygiene practices to minimize the…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (23rd January, 2025) — The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented cameras to secondary schools on Saint Kitts to aid in the implementation of the sister school initiative with Taiwanese schools and other programs that require the use of state-of-the-art videoconferencing equipment. The five schools that received donations are Basseterre High School, Cayon High School, Charles E. Mills Secondary School, Saddlers Secondary School, and Washington Archibald High School. These AVer A30 universal cameras will help host virtual meetings with sister schools in Taiwan. Saint Kitts and Nevis Ambassador…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (21st January 2025) — In a significant step towardsstrengthening diplomatic ties, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister ofForeign Affairs et al., warmly welcomed His Excellency Gustavo Felipe José LembckeHoyle, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru, during a courtesy call on 21st January 2025.During this meeting, Ambassador Lembcke conveyed his government’s commitment topromoting political and economic dialogue with Saint Kitts and Nevis through variousmechanisms such as technical agreements and strategic programming. He alsoemphasized Peru’s multilateral initiatives aimed at bolstering cooperation with theCaribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM), targeting critical matters suchas natural disaster risk prevention and management…