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Basseterre, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, February 24, 2022 (PMO) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is pleased to formally announce his recent marriage to Mrs. Diani Prince-Drew. Lady Drew is a native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and she is elated to now make St. Kitts and Nevis her home. She is an attorney who is a graduate of the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados, and the Hugh Wooding Law School, Trinidad and Tobago. In her most recent professional role, she served as St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Special…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2024 (SKNIS): Dr. Jenson Morton, the Director of Health Institutions at the Ministry of Health, announced a significant development in the ministry’s operational framework, the establishment of an in-house Human Resource (HR) Department. Historically, the Ministry of Health, despite being one of the largest in terms of personnel, lacked its own HR Department, relying instead on the central government’s HR services. This arrangement, Dr. Morton said, while functional, often led to delays and challenges in the nuanced management of HR-related tasks due to the ministry’s unique demands and scale. Recognizing the inefficiency, the ministry has…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2024 (SKNIS): During the February 21, 2024, edition of InFocus, the Director of Health Institutions at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jenson Morton, outlined the strategic plans for the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital’s future, emphasising the commitment to maintaining high-quality patient care during the transition period to a new facility. Dr. Morton explained that while the construction of a new hospital is on the horizon, significant efforts are being made to enhance the existing infrastructure to meet immediate healthcare needs. As such, upgrades currently underway at JNF encompass a variety of projects: a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2024 (SKNIS): The customer service training with doctors, nurses and staff at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital is yielding positive results with more and more patients giving a favourable rating following their experiences at the nation’s top health institution. The series of training initiated in May 2023, was part of initiatives to improve the overall quality of healthcare and patient experience at the JNF. Director of Health Institutions at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jenson Morton, noted that feedback from surveys, face-to-face discussions and notes left in the confidential suggestion box, reflects an increasingly…

Departments meet to update, review and align agendas and goals to ensure an effective approach towards the Sustainable Island State Agenda  BASSETERRE. St Kitts, 23 February 2024 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment with responsibility for the Parks and Beaches Unit and the Solid Waste Management Corporation convened for the 4th Management Team meeting of the Intra Ministerial Coordination Mechanism. This took place at the Department of Agriculture’s Conference Room on Wednesday 21 February 2024.  The meeting chaired by John Gumbs, the Ministries’ Chief Policy Analyst, focused on departmental updates…

Basseterre, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, February 23, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – In a brief yet significant presentation, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew appointed Ms. Jahzara Claxton, a professional cricketer and footballer, as the Youth Board Member on the Violence as a Public Health Perspective Committee. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Sports et al, the Honourable Samal Duggins, and His Excellency Kenneth Douglas, Ambassador to the Ministry of Sports. Also present were Jahzara Claxton’s proud parents, Ms. Ika Francis and Mr. Frank Claxton. Ms. Jahzara Claxton, a remarkable athlete, is renowned as a member of the…

Press Release  Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 – The Department of Agriculture in St. Kitts has captured the interest of international stakeholders with its innovative initiatives, as Mr. Louis Petersen, the Commissioner Designee of the Department of Agriculture of the US Virgin Islands, expresses admiration for the department’s work and seeks collaboration opportunities.  The groundbreaking agricultural practices implemented in St. Kitts, particularly building out cooperatives and implementing covered structures for production, have drawn praise from Mr. Petersen. Recognizing potential synergies between the two regions, Mr. Petersen is eager to explore avenues for partnership and knowledge exchange to further enhance agricultural development.  Minister…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis will observe its 2nd Annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The Federal observance was introduced last year to establish an annual day where the country pauses to acknowledge God’s sovereignty. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, called on the nation to fast on Wednesday, February 28, the eve of the annual observance. “You choose your hours to fast,” he said, noting that some persons are already doing so as part of Lent, which commemorates the 40 days…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): During her presentation in the National Assembly on February 22, 2024, Minister of Labour, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, supported the Housing and Social Development Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is a BILL to amend the Housing and Social Development Levy Act, Cap. 20.21 and for related matters. “The Act we propose be amended in Section three (3), subsection two (2), subparagraph A, to read, in the case of an employee whose wages are up to $23,400 or $450 per week, that there be zero (0) percent deduction by the employee and three (3)…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS) – Through the passage of significant amendments to the Housing and Social Development Levy Act on Thursday (February 22, 2024), the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has added yet another layer of protection to persons who earn minimum wage. The Housing and Social Development Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was moved in the National Assembly by the Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Social Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. The amendments reflected one of the recommendations made by the National Minimum Wage Advisory Committee, headed by former Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador His…