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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will be migrating to a new ePassport Issuing Control System (epics), scheduled to be deployed in November, 2024. Officials from the Ministry of National Security, including Permanent Secretary Glenroy Blanchette, Chief Immigration Officer Sheldon Jeffers and Passport Office Supervisor Floretta Saunders, recently travelled to Canada and met with the principals of Canadian Bank Note.  “Not only will this ePICS transition to a paperless or near-paperless operating environment, but it will also introduce a redesigned ePassport, with enhanced security features, highlighting our culture, history and landmarks in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2024 (SKNIS): Seven members of the security forces in St. Kitts and Nevis – three from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and four from the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) – successfully completed the six-week Junior Leaders Level 3 CVQ Course designed by the Regional Security System (RSS) Training Institute. Topics covered during the course included effective leadership, group dynamics, delegation of authority, human rights, preparation and planning of large-scale events, emergency care and management, incident command, crime scene management, key point defence and more. The training was also attended by 13…

New York, New York (12th September 2024) – H.E Jacinth Henry-Martin, Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United States of America (USA) and Permanent Representative to the Organisation of American States (OAS) paid a working visit to New York to engage with her colleague Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, on Tuesday September 10, 2024. She also held discussions with the team at the Consulate General in New York which falls under the remit of the Embassy. These engagements were geared at bolstering diplomatic and consular…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 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 Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Five Bills will receive their first reading, while five 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, September 16, 2024 (SKNIS): The annual National Heroes Day observance in St. Kitts and Nevis on September 16, provides an opportunity for the nation to honour the contributions of the five giants who lead the transformation of the twin-island Federation. These men were the Late Right Excellencies Sir Robert L. Bradshaw, Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, Sir Joseph N. France and Sir Simeon Daniel as well as the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Sir Kennedy A. Simmonds. However, the day is also marked with a tinge of anticipation as the newest members of the National Honours Awards are revealed.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 13, 2024 (SKNIS): Hundreds of young people across St. Kitts and Nevis participated in the inaugural Independence Youth Rally held on September 13, 2024 as part of activities marking the Federation’s 41st Anniversary of Independence. The streets of Basseterre were alive with the national colours of green, yellow, black, white and red as primary and secondary school students marched from Port Zante to the Warner Park Cricket Stadium for an energetic rally. Students carried placards and signs expressing patriotism and school pride, while others denounced crime and violence. At the rally, the students were entertained by…

Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts – September 13, 2024 – Today, at the National Youth Rally held at Warner Park in celebration of Independence, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew officially announced the launch of ASPIRE (Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources, and Education), a groundbreaking new financial education, savings, and investment programme for the nation’s youth. ASPIRE is the first initiative of its kind in the region, designed to equip the next generation of Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to build a bright financial future. The programme underscores the government’s commitment to fostering financial…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2024 (SKNIS): Government’s efforts to transform St. Kitts and Nevis’ education system to meet the needs of a modern society is being shared with students across St. Kitts by various ministers of government during the annual Independence Cabinet Schools Visits. Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, shared with students at the Saddler’s Primary School that education plays a crucial role in the development and progress of a nation. “We believe that education is critically important to advance our people so that ten, fifteen or twenty years from now, you…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, September 12, 2024 – Some 2,000 pre-school, primary and secondary students in St Kitts are beneficiaries of a shipment of school supplies from the United States, according to the United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados. The shipment, courtesy of the Denton Program, is valued at approximately USD$80,000 (EC$216,000) and is a combination of care packs and school supplies that will be distributed through the ATime4Us Foundation. It will benefit a number of families with school-age children across the island. The school supplies, which meet Ministry of Education requirements, will benefit 1,550 primary and high school students, 120…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 11, 2024 (SKNIS): Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce that nationals of the Federation will maintain their visa-free access to the United Kingdom (UK) through the upcoming rollout of the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. The ETA, which applies to short-term stays for tourism, study, or business, will be a requirement starting in 2025. Starting November 27, 2024, nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis will be able to apply for the UK ETA using an app or online portal. This new system will officially come into effect on January 08, 2025.…