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No. 6 of 2018. Freedom of Information Act, 2018 Saint Christopher and Nevis.   Freedom of Information Act, 2018 – 6. I assent, SAMUEL WEYMOUTH TAPLEY SEATON Governor-General 23rd May, 2018. SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS AN ACT to make provision for the disclosure of information held by public bodies or  by persons providing services for them and for connected purposes.  [Published 7th June 2017, Official Gazette No. 31 of 2018.]  BE IT ENACTED by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and  consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis and by the authority of  the…

ST. CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS  CHAPTER 22.18 INTEGRITY IN PUBLIC LIFE ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS  PART I  PRELIMINARY MATTERS  1. Short title  2. Interpretation  3. Application of Act PART II  CODE OF CONDUCT AND DECLARATION OF INTEREST  4. Code of Conduct for public officials 5. Declaration of interest 6. Contents of declaration 7. Blind trusts 8. Examination of declaration by Commission 9. Request for further particulars 10. Commission may require attendance of public official PART III  INTEGRITY COMMISSION  11. Establishment of Commission 12. Disqualification from Membership 13. Tenure of, and removal from, office 14. Resignation of members 15. Vacancy in membership…

Greetings to all, Thank you Madam Moderator, and all those who are a part of this panel, I thank all of you for coming. I am always proud of multilateralism because it allows someone like me, from a small country in the Western Hemisphere, can grace the stage and offer our own approach, and solutions, to what is happening with climate change. I speak of course for SIDS (Small Island Developing States), especially those that are ocean states, rather, in the Atlantic and the Pacific, specifically in the Atlantic. Coming from Saint Kitts and Nevis, we are on the frontline…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 08, 2023 (SKNIS): Officials from the St. Kitts and Nevis Inland Revenue Department (SKNIRD) are monitoring prices to ensure that the cost of goods is not artificially inflated, diminishing the savings that will come as a result of the December 15 and 16 Discounted VAT Rate Days. A team from SKNIRD, headed by Assistant Comptroller for Public Relations, Eliza Mills, appeared on the season finale of InFocus on Wednesday, December 06, 2023, to share information about the upcoming economic stimulus that will see the Value Added Tax reduce from 17 percent to 5 percent. The issue…

Mr. President of COP28, let me first thank the UAE for its very hospitable welcome to all of us to this most important gathering. INTRODUCTION Mr President, if now is not the time for bold action in addressing this planetary crisis: when the world is on fire, is being submerged, is barreling toward 2.7 degrees Celsius, when each day reveals grimmer death tolls attributed to climate – then when is? Are we prepared to accept this as our new norm? Our countries and our vulnerable communities cannot survive another round of inaction, nor should we accept this complacency. For SIDS:…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 08, 2023 (SKNIS) – Work on the establishment of the first ever Greenhouse Village in St. Kitts and Nevis is ongoing, as the Ministry of Agriculture continues to implement innovative ways to boost crop production and ensure food security. Through the Greenhouse Village initiative, the ministry is attempting to leverage cutting-edge technology to revolutionize traditional agricultural practices. “The Greenhouse Village is an initiative that is going to catapult agriculture in St. Kitts and Nevis, and that is because the approach is to help to mitigate against the climate crisis that we face, not just in St.…

[Basseterre, December 6, 2023] – In a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment of St. Kitts and Nevis, in partnership with the Customs and Excise Department, is making headway in its efforts to implement a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics. The ban, set to come into effect in the first quarter of 2024, aims to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of these harmful materials. At a recent meeting between the Department of Environment and the Customs and Excise Department, key stakeholders came together to discuss the critical aspects…

Today, 8th December, CARICOM and Cuba commemorate CARICOM-Cuba Day. This annual celebration was first inaugurated on the same day in 2002 in Havana, Cuba –in recognition of 30 years since Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic ties with Cuba, which was at the time an international pariah. Along with Mexico, these countries were the only countries in the Western Hemisphere to maintain diplomatic relations with Cuba. The agreements signed by the four Caribbean countries were adopted in turn by the OECS countries after they became independent. These were historic acts. Cuba has never forgotten the acts of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 08, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Health hosted an awards ceremony on Thursday (November 07, 2023), as a way to recognize and say a big thank you to its partners and volunteers whose contributions were pivotal to the overall success of the different activities and programmes introduced under the SKN Moves Initiative. The SKN Moves 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony recognized persons and institutions for their participation and support of events such as the 10K Charity Health Run, the SKN Moves 7-Week Campaign, the In Ya Kitchen Junior Chef Competition, the Drink Water Challenge, the Healthy…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (08 December 2023) – The pristine shores of St. Kitts are abuzz with anticipation as we welcome the globally renowned Celebrity Beyond to our Caribbean Island. With her grand arrival today, the stunning vessel will showcase a new standard in luxury cruising, leaving a lasting impression on both discerning travelers and St. Kitts locals alike.As the third of the iconic Edge-class series developed by Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Beyond redefines the boundaries of contemporary ship design and innovation. This vessel embodies the epitome of elegance, seamlessly fusing ultra-modern interiors, extraordinary craftsmanship, and the latest technology to create an unparalleled luxury experience…