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SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2024 Arrangement of SECTIONS SECTIONS A BILL to provide for the establishment of the ASPIRE Fund; the ASPIRE Council for the management of the ASPIRE financial education, savings, and investment programme for the benefit of youth within the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis; and for related matters. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short title and commencement. (1) This Act…

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS PART II COMMON PROVISIONS FOR ADVANCE PASSENGER INFORMATION AND PASSENGER NAME RECORD PART III API OPERATING PROVISIONS PART IV PNR OPERATING PROVISIONS PART V EXCHANGE OF PNR DATA WITH OTHER MEMBER STATES PART VI MISCELLANEOUS Schedule I: Advance Passenger Information Data Elements and Embarkation and Disembarkation Data Elements Schedule II: Timeframe for submission of API and Embarkation and Disembarkation Data Schedule III: Timelines for Electronic Submission of PNR data by a Captain or Agent of an Aircraft Schedule IV: Timelines for Electronic Submission of PNR data by a Master or Agent of a…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2024 Arrangement of Sections SCHEDULE SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2024 A BILL to provide for plea negotiations and plea agreements between the accused and prosecutor in criminal cases and related matters. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: This Act may be cited as the Plea Negotiations and Agreements Act, 2024. Interpretation “Court” includes the Magistrate’s Court;…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2024 A BILL to amend the Public Parks Regulation Act, Cap. 23.24. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: This Act may be cited as the Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2024. In this Act— “Act” means the Public Parks Regulation Act, Cap. 23.24. The Act is amended in section 2 by— (a) replacing the definition of the expression “Minister” with the following— …

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 06, 2024 (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 Friday, November 08, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Four Bills will receive their first reading, while four others are slated for second reading. 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 Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, [November 6th, 2024: PMO] – The government of St. Kitts and Nevis is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking student exchange program with Germany, designed to expand educational opportunities for young people in the Federation. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the educational landscape and providing students with valuable international experiences. The program, as explained by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, “Represents our commitment to investing in the future of our youth. By partnering with German educational institutions, we are opening doors for our students to gain international experience and knowledge that…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 4 November 2024): In keeping with its commitment to build a robust, sustainable agriculture sector, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources in St. Kitts facilitated a series of important insurance consultations for both livestock and crop farmers on Tuesday, 29th October, and Wednesday, 30th October, respectively. These sessions, attended by farmers, technical staff of the Department of Agriculture, and other stakeholders, provided a valuable platform to deepen their understanding of agricultural insurance with a focus on the unique challenges faced by farmers in the federation as well as the importance of risk management in agriculture.…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, [NOVEMBER 4TH, 2024: PMO] – During the recent Budget 2025 National Forum, October 31st, 2024, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew announced significant advancements regarding the Lime Kiln Project, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing public safety and bolstering law enforcement capabilities in St. Kitts and Nevis. “The Lime Kiln facility will serve as a cornerstone for modernizing our police force and improving community safety,” Prime Minister Drew stated, adding that, “This project represents our commitment to providing our law enforcement with the necessary resources and infrastructure to effectively serve our communities.” The Lime Kiln Project has…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (5th November, 2024)- During the 2024 Taipei International Travel Fair, held from November 1st to November 4th, the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Taiwan showcased a booth highlighting the two carnival festivities in the Federation: Sugarmas and Culturama. “Taiwanese people often show great interest in our cultural performances, which feature vibrant costumes, lively dances, and music. So, this year, we chose ‘Sugarmas and Culturama’ as the theme for our booth to share more about our carnival festivities and culture,” explained His Excellency Donya L. Francis, the Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 05, 2024 (SKNIS) – On Monday, November 04, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis celebrated American Airlines’ 20th anniversary of providing non-stop flights from Miami to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport, linking the island to key international markets. Monday’s celebration at a reception held at the Kayan Jet Lounge featured Cabinet ministers, led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, American Airlines officials, and other tourism stakeholders. They celebrated the significant partnership with the cutting of a commemorative cake and a toast to the airline. Prime Minister Dr. Drew delivered remarks…