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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 27, 2025 (SKNIS) – The modernization of the 40-year-old government quarry took a significant step forward this past weekend with the addition of several essential pieces of equipment, including a secondary crusher, a crusher screen, and a RokBak truck. A primary crusher was previously acquired and commissioned in August 2024. Once fully operational, Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, stated that these upgrades will significantly enhance production at the quarry to meet the increasing demand for materials. “With these additions, the quarry’s output is set to increase by over 300 percent, and so the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 27, 2025 (SKNIS): Minister of Sustainable Development and Environment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, updated the nation on a recent fire at the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) Landfill at Conaree, noting that it spontaneously combusted due to the natural heat and gases generated from decomposing materials. While addressing the Federal Parliament on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Minister Clarke indicated that the fire was reported at approximately 1 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Plant operators supported by members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services have contained the fire and are closely monitoring ongoing developments. “Unfortunately it will have to burn…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 27, 2025 (PMO)– In a statement before the National Assembly today, February 27, 2025, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and good governance by making public the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Report on St. Kitts and Nevis. The Prime Minister encouraged all citizens to access and review the report, underscoring a stark contrast between his administration and that of former Prime Minister Timothy Harris, who previously blocked the publication of the IMF’s findings on the nation’s economic standing. “As I said to the people of St. Kitts…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 26, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Citizen Security Task Force, continued its positive engagement with the nation’s youth today, February 26, 2025, by hosting the first-ever Day of Interruption—a national student intervention initiative designed to combat crime and violence while fostering safer communities across St. Kitts and Nevis. This groundbreaking initiative brought together prominent figures and local influencers who participated in primary and secondary school assemblies throughout St. Kitts. These speakers shared words of encouragement and personal life experiences to inspire students and help them make positive life choices.…

The Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce AN EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT external employment OPPORTUNITY: Job Title: Director (Regular Fund) Organizational Unit: Department for the Promotion of Peace and Coordination with Subnational GovernmentsGrade: P05Employment Announcement Number: EO/05/25 To see the employment opportunity please click in the following link:External Employment Opportunity We invite staff members to periodically visit OAS CONNECT / EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT ANDCONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES to be familiar WITH NEW postings.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 26, 2025 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Three Bills are slated to receive their first reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Human Resource Management, and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Tuesday, February 25, 2025: The Ministry of Education continues its commitment to school safety with the ongoing distribution of fire extinguishers to various schools across St. Kitts. This initiative is part of the Model Safe School Programme, which is funded by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). During the latest handover ceremony, Focal Point for the Safe School Programme, Dr. Tricia Esdaille emphasized the importance of having safe schools in St. Kitts. “With regards to the Ministry of Education and its Safe School Programme, we continue to work within our schools in various ways each academic…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 17, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew embarked on a milestone visit to the Canadian capital, leaving an indelible mark on diplomatic relations between the two nations.Prime Minister Drew was the first foreign dignitary to meet the newly elected Honourable Greg Fergus, who made history as the first black Speaker of the House of Commons.Accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas; Ambassador to the CARICOM, H.E. Larry Vaughan; and Charge d’Affaires ad interim in the High Commission of Saint…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (24 February 2025) – The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas was pleased to engage with Mr. Omar Shehadeh, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the Caribbean and Pacific States, on 24th February 2025. The United Arab Emirates, a close diplomatic ally of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, has long supported the nation’s sustainable development goals through a number of measures. As such, this visit from Mr. Shehadeh and his delegation was warmly welcomed and provided an opportunity to reaffirm the strong bilateral ties between both nations. During…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 21, 2025 – The Department of Consumer Affairs has reported the findings of its latest market surveillance exercises during the period February 10-14, 2025, reflecting a one hundred percent compliance rate of price adjustments. The department’s active surveillance exercises focuses primarily on the monitoring of current day prices of goods and services during the Value Added Tax (VAT) Relief Holiday, introduced by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to ease financial burdens on citizens and spur economic activity. During this six-month period, January to June 2025, the Value Added Tax rate is reduced from 17…