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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – In an inspiring celebration of solidarity and resilience, the theme for the 41st Anniversary of Independence for St. Kitts and Nevis has been revealed: “Together, a People, Proud and Strong: Independence 41.” This dynamic and unifying theme, crafted by Vincia Alexander of Lime Kiln Project Extension, St. Kitts, was selected from over 200 outstanding entries in this year’s Independence Theme Competition. The announcement was made by Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, The Honourable Dr Terrance M. Drew, during the July 5th 2024 Sitting of the National Assembly. Expressing his enthusiasm, Prime Minister Drew stated,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July04, 2024 (SKNIS): Recent legislative moves to enhance citizen security by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis led to stiffer penalties for possession and the use of illegal firearms, as well as crimes against the person, which covers shooting and non-shooting incidences. On Wednesday’s (July 03, 2024) edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Adlai Smith, welcomed the changes as they fall under the umbrella of criminal justice reform. However, he urged citizens to step forward to help law enforcement. “Parliament can pass all the laws it wants but unless the…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 3 July 2024): In a brief but significant ceremony held on Friday June 28th 2024, the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and the Department of Maritime Affairs (DMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU aims to strengthen our fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and to highlight our commitment to reviving our High Seas fishing fleet. Additionally, the signing of this MOU marks a significant stride towards demonstrating to the EU Commission our serious commitment to combating IUU fishing. The Department of Marine Resources expressed gratitude to the Food and Agriculture Organization…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 03, 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, July 05, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. One Bill will receive its 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 Attorney General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, Garth Wilkin, will seek leave to introduce and have read a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts. 2 July 2024 – The Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology (ICT) in collaboration with the Republic of China (Taiwan) held a dynamic stakeholder consultation for the Digital Identity Authentication Project held at the CUNA Building at Fortlands on Wednesday 26 June 2024. The aim of the project is to develop a Digital Identity Authentication system with the identify card (e-ID) to provide citizens and residents with a secure and reliable means of identifying themselves digitally as well as physically. This initiative is sponsored by the Taiwanese Government and the project commenced in 2023 through the Taiwan ICDF…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 02, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, emphasised the critical importance of building wealth and highlighted his administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance the economic well-being of the citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis during the July 02 edition of the Roundtable held at the Koi Resort. Dr. Drew detailed several key initiatives aimed at wealth-building and economic security. These initiatives included an increase in wages and salaries in the public sector, raising the minimum wage, advancing pension plans for Government Auxiliary Employees (GAE) , implementing social security reforms, and launching the children’s finance…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 2, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, expressed his sadness and sympathy to those Caribbean nations, including Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, that suffered extensive damages as a result of the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing members of the media and the nation during the July 02, 2024, edition of the Roundtable, Prime Minister Dr. Drew said this hurricane, which was the earliest Category 5 storm ever to form in the Atlantic, is a stark reminder of the existential threat of climate change, particularly to small…