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BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, April 30, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew welcomed Her Excellency Sonya Koppe, the new High Commissioner of Australia to Saint Kitts and Nevis, as she presented her credentials earlier today. In a cordial meeting, Prime Minister Drew extended warm congratulations to Her Excellency Koppe, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations between their nations.“I extend my warmest congratulations to you. Your appointment signals a new chapter in the relationship between our nations, and I am confident that your tenure will further fortify the bonds of cooperation and goodwill between Australia…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 30, 2024 (SKNIS) – In an effort to maintain the authenticity of the Kittitian experience and to further protect the reputation of St. Kitts and Nevis as a premier tourist destination, the Ministry of Tourism is pursuing new policy initiatives aimed at eliminating the sale of counterfeit merchandise at the ports of entry. Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, during the ministry’s press conference on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, said that the new policy initiatives will target merchandise such as counterfeit jewellery, alcohol and fabric. “It is imperative to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 30, 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 Thursday, May 02, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Six Bills will receive their first reading, while two 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 leave to introduce and have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, April 30, 2024 [Ministry of Health] — The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Curtis Martin as the Acting Permanent Secretary. This decision comes after careful consideration by the Ministry’s leadership and was announced by the Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Dr. Terrance Drew earlier today at an extraordinary meeting of the ministry’s leadership team. Mr. Martin’s appointment as acting permanent secretary will ensure the continuous and effective operation of the Ministry’s initiatives and responsibilities. Mr. Martin, who most recently has been serving as an advisor in the Prime…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – During the 59th meeting of the Council (Board of Governors) of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®), held on 8 December in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Council members re-elected Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, to the post of Chair and Dr Marcia Potter, Permanent Secretary, Education, Youth Affairs and Sports of The Virgin Islands, to the post of Deputy Chair. Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and Dr Potter were re-elected to serve for the triennium period 2024 to 2026. Council Members demonstrated their confidence in their leadership as this will be…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2024 (SKNIS): The construction of a new home for the Traffic Department of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is proceeding well, with officials noting that the project is running slightly ahead of schedule. Director of the Public Works Department, George Gilbert, visited the Police Training Complex on Monday, April 29 and shared more information about the building being erected. “It is a two-story structure. On the ground floor, you will have office spaces and a conference room where they will do the exams for new persons who are interested in driving. And on…

I welcome all of you to this most important and critical meeting of IMPACS here in St. Kitts and Nevis. I wish to welcome the CARICOM Crime Gun Intelligence Unit (CGIU) Sensitization and Awareness sessions. The importance and timeliness of this workshop cannot be underestimated particularly against the backdrop of increased instances of violent crime involving the use of illegal firearms in our countries. Here in St. Kitts and Nevis, we can give testimony to this as in the past year, we recorded several incidents of gun violence. Further solidifying my point is my country’s current reality where our law enforcement…