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Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 25, 2024 (SKNIS): In a landmark event on Thursday, July 25, 2024, the government of St. Kitts and Nevis, led by Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, commenced pension payments to hundreds of retired Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs), righting an injustice of the past. This significant initiative restores dignity and security to those who have dedicated their lives to public service. Among the beneficiaries of this milestone is Alice Govia, a former early childhood teacher who spent her career nurturing the youngest minds in the Early Childhood Centre. Reflecting on her years of service, Ms.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 25, 2024 (SKNIS) –A historic milestone was achieved in St. Kitts and Nevis on Thursday, July 25, 2024, as the government, led by Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, commenced pension payments to hundreds of retired Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs) who had been unjustly denied by the previous administration. The occasion was marked by a brief ceremony in front of Government Headquarters that was attended by members of the Federal Cabinet, senior government officials, representatives of the Pension Reform Task Force, and retired GAEs. Commenting on the significance of today’s event, Prime Minister Dr. Drew…

Fellow Kittitians and Nevisians, and those of you who choose St Kitts and Nevis as your home, Good Evening. I speak to you tonight not only in my capacity as Prime Minister and Minister responsible for National Security, but as a proud Kittitian, born and raised in Monkey Hill, and a man who has dedicated his life to saving and preserving life. Every Life is Precious. We therefore cannot tolerate the willful violence that has resulted in the unacceptable number of homicides over the past two decades in our Federation, and particularly the loss of life over the past few…

Basseterre, St Kitts, 18th July 2024 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), is delighted to announce the hosting of the CTU ICT Week 2024 – St. Kitts and Nevis, set to take place in the unforgettable paradise twin-island Federation of St Kitts and Nevis from 30th September to 5th October 2024. This year’s conference under the theme, “Bridging Technologies for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future,” promises to be a pivotal event for the region’s technological advancement. The conference will feature a distinguished lineup of captivating keynote speakers and panelists,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 24, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of National Security, is putting plans in place for the staging of a National Consultation on the issue of crime and violence, bringing together senior government officials, law enforcement personnel, civil society, non-governmental organisations, the youth, and more for wide-ranging discussions on this important issue. Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, made this disclosure during his appearance on Freedom FM’s Issues SKN programme on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The consultation will form part of the government’s…

Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew will deliver an address to the Nation this evening, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. The national address will be carried live on ZIZ Radio and Television, as well as on Freedom FM, WINNFM 98.9 and Von Radio. END

Basseterre, St. Kitts – July 23, 2024 (Ministry of Health): The Ministry of Health in St. Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has launched a comprehensive two-day Healthy Workplace Workshop. This significant event aims to develop a robust framework promoting health and well-being within the workplace, set to be implemented across the ministry and eventually extended to all government sectors. Permanent Secretary of Health, Mr. Curtin Martin, emphasized the ministry’s commitment to becoming a model for workplace safety and a healthy work environment. “We will become the model Ministry. We must demonstrate to the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 23, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will host a special event on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., to mark the commencement of the payment of pensions to deserving retired Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs), bringing significant and immediate financial relief to hundreds of persons. As part of its assigned duties, the Pension Reform Task Force prioritised the pension payments to GAEs who retired after May 2012, underscoring the commitment of the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led government to rectify the injustice of the former Team Unity Administration which discontinued the end-of-tenure…

New York, New York (23rd July 2024) – Permanent Representative, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams and her team at the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, commemorated the country’s 50 years of membership in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on Monday 22 July,2024, by participating in an early, “Wear your CARICOM Colours Day” activity, ahead of the official anniversary on Friday, July 26, 2024. As the Permanent Mission is currently chairing the CARICOM Caucus of Ambassadors in New York, for the months of July and August, the initiative was done to coincide with the Mission’s hosting of…

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce the commencement of Pension Payments to Government Auxiliary Employees (GAE) slated for Thursday, July 25, 2024, during a ceremony at Government Headquarters on Church Street, Basseterre, at 8:30 a.m.This ceremony is for immediate pension recipients who have received letters of invitation. Pension recipients are required to bring the following documents to assist in updating the records for future direct payments to their bank: Your prompt attendance and cooperation are highly appreciated. -30-