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19th January 2024 The General Public is hereby advised that the Accountant General Department, Ministry of Finance, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has published a Listing of the Names of Persons with Uncollected Cheques. Please note that persons whose names appear on the Listing of Uncollected Cheques are required to present themselves with two (2) pieces of Valid Government-Issued Identification Cards and Proof of Address to the Customer Service / Cashier Section, Treasury Chambers, Corner Church and Central Street, Basseterre, during regular business hours from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Persons with questions and queries are kindly asked to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 19, 2024 (SKNIS): Stiffer penalties are being recommended for the offence of Causing Death by Careless Driving, which currently carries a maximum three-year sentence. On the January 17 edition of InFocus, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Adlai Smith, noted that his office and the court have recommended that the penalty be reviewed. “We think that should be increased because it is too low, especially considering it is a death of a life,” Mr. Smith stated. “I’ve seen some less than stellar driving on the roads here in St. Kitts, if I may put it that way, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 19, 2024 (SKNIS): At its second meeting on January 18, the Financial Education and Savings Task Force continued its efforts to enhance financial literacy among young people in St. Kitts and Nevis. This follows their inaugural meeting on December 6, 2023. Under the leadership of Dr. Marcus L Natta, Cabinet Secretary, the task force is making significant strides in developing the innovative Financial Education and Savings Programme. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, during the 2024 Budget Address on December 13, 2023, announced a comprehensive set of financial incentives, including the creation of the Financial…

The Accountant General Department, Ministry of Finance is currently conducting a  comprehensive review of unclaimed payments made by various Ministries and  Departments across the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. Subsequent to the conclusion  of the first phase of the review, the Department hereby publishes the following list of  names of individuals with uncollected cheques at the Treasury.  Individuals are urged to visit the Treasury for the collection of cheques on or before 31st March 2024. See List Attached Below

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 19, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Cabinet of the Nevis Island Administration are set to convene in a Joint Cabinet Meeting on January 22, 2024. This meeting, scheduled to take place in Nevis, symbolizes a groundbreaking effort to enhance collaboration and strengthen the relationship between the two islands. Dr. Marcus L. Natta, Cabinet Secretary, underscored the significance of this initiative “The Joint Cabinet session signifies a commitment to togetherness and cooperation, ensuring a seamless partnership between St. Kitts and Nevis. Our goal is to forge a stronger and more…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The 26 men and women of Police Recruit Training Course #46 completed their final exam on Thursday, (December 18, 2024), after six months of gruelling training. The final test was the Drill Exam, which saw individuals divided into four squads, executing commands belted out by Drill Instructor Sergeant Antonio Browne. It was the third and final Drill Exam taken by the group over the training period. Earlier this week, the recruits completed exams in self-defence, weapons training and other practical and written subject areas.Photo: #446 WPC Recruit Henry (right) during Drill Exam Finals #446…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) wishes to remind all concerned parties that the deadline for filing declarations in compliance with the Integrity in Public Life Act is swiftly approaching, with the final date set for February 1, 2024. This deadline comes after a considered extension to ensure ample time for compliance, reflecting a balance between rigour and flexibility in the enforcement of this vital legislation. During the first edition of Season Two of ‘InFocus’ on January 17, Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Adlai Smith, emphasised the seriousness of this…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 18, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant milestone for educational collaboration, Ike Inniss, a distinguished teacher from the Washington Archibald High School, has become the first resident of St. Kitts and Nevis to benefit from the ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the local Ministry of Education and Southern University (SU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. The MOU, signed in September 2023, allows citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to enjoy in-state tuition rates at SU, making it the most accessible U.S. institution for those seeking advanced degrees. Furthering this collaborative spirit, the Ministry of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The suite of good governance legislation passed in 2023, in the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly, has been highly rated by Adlai Smith, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The suite of legislation entails the Anti-Corruption Act, the Whistleblowers Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Integrity in Public Life Act, the Unauthorized Disclosure of Official Information Act. In comparison to the other island states within the Caribbean, Mr. Smith said that the Anti-Corruption laws within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis are by far the best he has seen. “The…