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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 03, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken yet another step towards improving its border security efforts by moving a significant piece of legislation through the National Assembly that calls for the provision of advanced data/information to the Customs and Excise Department from cargo vessels entering the Federation’s ports. The Advance Cargo Information Bill, 2020, tabled in the Honourable House today, Thursday, September 03, will facilitate the provision of advance information relating to cargo and passengers of a conveyance. This information will be shared with…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (SKNIS): The full reopening of the hotel sector in St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to come within the next few weeks. Prime Minister Dr the Honourable Timothy Harris is urging hotels to be diligent in their preparations so as to limit any spread of COVID-19. Hoteliers and other stakeholders in the tourism industry are currently participating in training organized by the Ministry of Tourism. The mandatory sessions are designed to sensitize stakeholders on the minimum health and safety COVID-19 protocols. Additionally, regulation 18 of the COVID-19 Emergency Powers outlines the conditions where a hotel…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (SKNIS): Some 3,000 persons, who remain unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, will benefit from further assistance from the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board in the month of September. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Timothy Harris, shared the good news last night (September 01) during this week’s edition of the Leadership Matters Virtual Series. The contribution is timely as a large number of persons are confronted with additional costs this month. Back to School shopping is a key factor for increased local spending in September. Additionally, September…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The COVID-19 infection and mortality rates for St. Kitts and Nevis are among the lowest in the world, and Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris says if the Federation is to maintain these low rates citizens and residents must adhere to the non-pharmaceutical measures outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health professionals that have helped in containing the spread of the deadly virus. A new set of regulations came into effect from 5:00 am on Saturday, August 29 under the Emergency Powers (COVID-19)…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (SKNIS): Officials from the National Housing Corporation (NHC) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, September 02, 2020. The special guests will be the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, Minister of Human Settlement with responsibility for NHC; Valentine Lindsay, Chairman of NHC Board; and Jonelle Rawlins, Manager, Client and Public Relations. The NHC is celebrating its 24th anniversary with a week of activities and the panellists will discuss the role and objectives of the NHC in carrying out the mandate of the government. This will include policy, programmes and plans designed to achieve the objectives of the NHC. Hosted…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 01, 2020 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 03rd September, 2020 at 10:00 am. Notice has been given. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, Sustainable Development, National Security, People’s Empowerment and Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Timothy Harris, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time Advance Cargo Information Bill, 2020; Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Judicial Officers Pensions) Bill, 2020; and National Assembly Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Additionally, the Honourable Prime Minister will move the second reading of Advance Cargo Information Bill, 2020.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 01, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Team Unity Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken the difficult decision to curtail the Independence 37 calendar of events in light of  the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19. Speaking Tuesday (September 01) evening on the widely popular virtual series, Leadership Matters, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris revealed that this year’s Independence events have been modified to minimize health risks to persons. Some events have been cancelled, while others have been scaled back or will be delivered virtually. According to the prime minister, among…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 01, 2020 (SKNIS): Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, said that contributions to the health sector in St. Kitts and Nevis are most welcome particularly in the context of the war against COVID-19. Minister Byron-Nisbett was present during three ceremonies on Monday (August 31) where donations of health-related equipment and supplies were handed over to the government ministry. Specifically, four ventilators and 3,000 coronavirus rapid test kits were presented by the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan); 10 ventilators were donated by the United States Agency for International Development; and 3,000 kilograms of sanitizing agents…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 01, 2020 (SKNIS): Nationals living abroad continue to be engaged in the national development policy of St. Kitts and Nevis. Against this backdrop, a Diaspora Policy was approved to guide government’s engagement with nationals. “Only a month ago the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through its Cabinet approved the Diaspora Policy. This policy, developed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will seek to guide our engagement as a country with our diaspora,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation, the Honourable Mark Brantley. Minister Brantley was at the time commending Her Excellency Ambassador Sherry Tross, St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 01, 2020 (SKNIS): United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Her Excellency Linda Taglialatela publicly commended the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis for its continued success in ensuring that citizens and residents remain safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Her Excellency Taglialatela expressed this during her August 31 virtual presentation to hand over 10 ventilators from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. “We recognize the government’s strong leadership in keeping the people of St. Kitts and Nevis safe during the pandemic. St. Kitts and Nevis has been one…