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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 13 February 2024– The Department of Environment officially launched a project to improve wastewater management in St Kitts and Nevis, on Tuesday 13 February 2024, at the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) Conference Room. The occasion marked the official launch of two components of the Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management (CReW+) Project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in partnership with the Department of Environment. Wastewater is considered as water affected by domestic, commercial or industrial use. Director of the Department of Environment, Derionne Edmeade, during his opening remarks underlined the project’s pivotal role in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 14, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, provided a significant update on the progress of the New Cayon Well project. The project, which is now in its advanced stages, marks a pivotal development in addressing the long-standing water scarcity issues faced by the Cayon community and its surrounding areas. “The well has actually now been connected to our water system and is undergoing testing. However, due to the amount of water that we have found in the well, we will actually need a larger pump,” said Minister Maynard at the Prime Minister’s…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 14, 2024 (SKNIS): In an ambitious move to further boost tourism and enhance brand visibility, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, under the guidance of the Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, launched a new marketing initiative this week. The campaign, unveiled at the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers at the NEMA Conference Room on February 13, involves the deployment of a fleet of St. Kitts-branded vehicles in New York City, a strategic location where a significant portion of visitors reside and work. “Ultimately the objective for the car swarm where we branded the vehicle is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 13, 2024 (SKNIS): Representatives of Student Councils in primary and secondary schools in St. Kitts and Nevis will convene for two days at the end of the month to discuss violence within the school environment, and crime within the Federation. Plans to host this discussion at the inaugural National Student Congress are being advanced by the Department of Youth Empowerment in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. It will take place on February 28 and 29, 2024. Day one (1) will cater for primary school leaders in St. Kitts, while the second day will host secondary school…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 13, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Health, is making significant investments in the Radiology Unit of the Joseph N. France General Hospital, all to ensure that citizens, residents and visitors to St. Kitts and Nevis have access to critical medical services. At his Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said an important part of upgrading the unit is ensuring that it is properly staffed. “We have the highest number ever of radiographers ever…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 13, 2024 (SKNIS) – During the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers on Tuesday (February 13), Minister responsible for Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins, shared his optimism about St. Kitts and Nevis attaining its ambitious goal of reducing the food import bill by 25 percent by the year 2025. Central to the minister’s positive outlook is the fact that more and more local farmers have come onboard to partner with the Ministry of Agriculture towards achieving this goal. “We are steadfast in our efforts to meet our 25 by 25 Agenda,” Minister Duggins said. “We…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 – The Inland Revenue Department (The Department) is pleased to announce the extension of the deadline for the filing and payment of January 2024 Value Added Tax (VAT) to February 29, 2024. This extension aims to provide relief to taxpayers who have encountered challenges in renewing their business and occupation licenses, registering for accounts on the My Government Portal, and fulfilling their tax obligations. The additional time granted will enable taxpayers to complete necessary administrative tasks and ensure compliance with tax regulations. To assist taxpayers in this process, tutorials are readily available on the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 13, 2024 (SKNIS) – With plans for the building of a brand new state-of-the-art smart hospital progressing smoothly, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is ensuring that it also pays much-needed attention to the maintenance of the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, which is the main hospital in the Federation. To this end, the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has initiated a number of projects to address longstanding infrastructural issues that were inherited. Prime Minister Dr. Drew, speaking during today’s (February 13, 2024)…

The Department of Creative Economy-Cultural Heritage is seeking volunteers of all ages. Volunteers will aid in safeguarding our Intangible Cultural Heritage through Research, Public Education, Documentation, the ICH Core, Knowledge Transfer Training and more. The department greatly appreciates the extra helping hands for activities planned for 2024 and beyond. Persons under the age of 17 will need Parents/Guardians’ consent. To obtain more information, visit our office at the Palms building, The Circus, Basseterre, or call us at 467 1539 or 662 9053.

(MOA, St. Kitts, February 13, 2024): The Department of Marine Resources, St. Kitts is gearing up to host a series of consultations to inform stakeholders and fishers about its upcoming activities and transformational plan in 2024. These meetings are aimed to facilitate stakeholders and fishers providing feedback and airing there concerns in regard to these activities. Topics to be presented include Fish Aggregating Device (F.A.D) Program, Basic fisher Training course, Fisheries, Aquaculture & Marine Resources Act Regulations and Remote Vessel Monitoring Program. Stakeholders and Fishers are asked to take note of the following venue, date and time: Nevis Disaster Management…