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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 08, 2024 (SKNIS) – With the passage of the Anti-Proliferation (Financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the National Assembly on November 08, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to prevent the financing of weapons of mass destruction, thereby contributing even further to international peace and security. “This amendment Bill aims to further strengthen our efforts by ensuring we can effectively freeze the assets of those involved in such dangerous activities,” said the mover of the Bill, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. The first key amendment…

Washington, D.C., November 8, 2024 – In a landmark ceremony at the Organization of American States (OAS) Headquarters, acclaimed Saint Kitts and Nevis artist Vaughn Anslyn formally witnessed his celebrated artwork, ‘Mosaic – A Woman of Power in an Everyday World’, being presented by the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the OAS to the Secretary General of the OAS who received it on behalf of the OAS Art Museum of the Americas (AMA). This historic occasion, led by Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the OAS, marked a historic first for the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 08, 2024 (SKNIS): The Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill, 2024, successfully passed through the Federal Parliament on Friday, November 08, 2024, with unanimous consent. The bill, moved by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, amends the original Act that has been in place since 1993, enhancing St. Kitts and Nevis’s ability to collaborate internationally on criminal matters. According to Attorney General Wilkin, this significant amendment introduces crucial updates to the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, which facilitates the sharing of information, evidence, and resources essential for…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 08, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis passed two key Bills during the Friday, November 08, 2024, sitting of the National Assembly, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen and enhance the integrity of the Federation’s financial system. The two Bills, the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to strengthen the regulatory framework overseeing financial services and ensure compliance with international standards, and the Financial Intelligence Unit (Amendment) Bill, 2024, that aims to bolster the Financial Intelligence Unit’s (FIU) capabilities in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, were…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 07, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ 25 Most Remarkable Teens Programme welcomed a new cohort on Wednesday evening (November 06, 2024) during a special Sitting of the Federal Parliament.Thousands tuned in to the live broadcast, which was also streamed online, to celebrate the accomplishments of the 25 young people and to learn more about their personal stories.One of the teens recognised was Jaheme Warner Ventura, described as a spiritual leader and community catalyst, who was awarded for Spiritual Commitment and Leadership. The 18-year-old has a deep commitment to God and spends his free time helping others.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 7 th November 2024 (CFBC): The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) is setto host an insightful, inaugural panel discussion in celebration of World Quality Day on 14 th November.This annual event, recognized globally, aims to highlight the importance of quality in various sectors.This year’s theme- “Quality: from Compliance to Performance,”- emphasises the vital role of qualityassurance in moving organizations from mere compliance to fostering excellence and reliability inproducts, services and operations to meet and exceed stakeholder expectations.The panel discussion, which is a part of World Quality Week (11 th -14 th November), will be held on 14…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 7 th November, 2024 (CFBC): The CFBC Bulls continued their dominancein the latest match where they went up against the Advanced Vocational Education Center(AVEC), securing a stunning 10-0 victory at Warner Park on November 6, 2024. Thiscommanding performance highlights their unmatched performance as they remain unbeaten todate. As they advance towards the finals of the Jones Group Ltd Schools Football Competition,the Bulls continue to solidify their reputation as a force to be reckoned with, leaving theiropponents speechless. Just as the game began, it was almost over for the AVEC, with the CFBC Bulls netting goals inlightning speed,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 06, 2024 (SKNIS): A special session of the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis was held on Wednesday, November 06, 2024, to honour 25 young individuals who are making a significant and positive impact on the lives of others and contributing to the nation’s development. The thirteenth cohort of 25 Most Remarkable Teens in St. Kitts and Nevis were recognised in a number of traditional and non-traditional areas including Performing Arts and School Pride, Environmental Science, Scholar Athlete, Spirit of Hope, Courage to Overcome, Most Promising Teen, Spiritual Commitment, STEAM, and more. Governor-General, Her Excellency…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 6 th November, 2024 (CFBC): Students of the Clarence Fitzroy BryantCollege (CFBC) enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Course recently embarked on twoinsightful field trips as part of their Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood (ECPF 101)class. These educational excursions took place on Tuesday, 29 th October, and Thursday, 31 stOctober, 2024. The first visit was to the Montessori pre-school in Fortlands, Basseterre, and the second trip wasto Nevis where the students visited the Gingerland and Charlestown preschools.The trips were integral to the students’ class assignment, providing them with practicalexperiences to complement their theoretical studies. Through these field…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, [November 6th, 2024: PMO] – The government of St. Kitts and Nevis announced the implementation of a transformative wind energy project at Port Zante, a significant step in its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. This initiative, as outlined by Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, underscores the government’s dedication to diversifying energy sources while addressing environmental concerns and fostering economic growth.”This initiative is part of our strategy to diversify our energy sources and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.” He stressed, “Harnessing wind energy will not only contribute to our…