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No. of 2023 Consumer Protection Bill Saint Christopher and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title and commencement 2. Interpretation 3. Purpose 4. Application PART II CONSUMER PROTECTION BOARD 5. Establishment of Board 6. Constitution of Board 7. Disqualification 8. Functions of Board 9. Powers of Board 10. Acting members 11. Resignations 12. Revocation of appointment 13. Publication of names of members 14. Procedure for meetings 15. Seal…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 25th, 2023)— The St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) Ltd is the primary electrical utility services on the island of St. Kitts and is presently seeking highly motivated and competent electrical power systems engineers to join its dynamic, and evolving Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team. Applicants should possess the following at a minimum: · A master’s degree in electrical engineering with emphasis on electrical power systems design, operations, maintenance, and protection. · Worked for a minimum of 5 years in electrical utility Transmission and Distribution systems design, operations, and maintenance. · Electrical power system design software competencies · Demonstrable record of developing and…

( CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Wednesday, 25 October 2023) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to conduct a popular referendum on defending Venezuela’s claim of the Essequibo. CARICOM further notes that two of the questions approved to be posed in the Referendum, if answered in the affirmative, would authorise the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to embark on the annexation of territory, which constitutes part of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and to create a state within Venezuela known as Guyana Essequibo.CARICOM reaffirms that International Law strictly prohibits the government…

ARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Wednesday, 25 October 2023 CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has hosted the first in a series of discussions with the leadership of Regional civil society stakeholders, as the Secretariat seeks to review its process for the engagement of the social partners.Addressing the senior management teams of the Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) and the Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL), Dr Barnett explained that this renewed focus is expected to enable more meaningful dialogue and exchanges.“We want to ensure greater collaboration, coordination and inclusivity in interactions with the Organs and Bodies, CARICOM Secretariat,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2023 [Ministry of Health] — The JNF General Hospital experienced a temporary interruption in its water supply during the morning hours of Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from approximately 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The disruption was caused by a procedural fault that occurred during routine maintenance efforts. Hospital staff acted swiftly to address the situation, and we are pleased to announce that the water supply has been fully restored. As a result, all hospital operations have resumed as normal, and patient care has not been compromised. The Ministry of Health extends its gratitude to the dedicated…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2023 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 10:00 am. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date.The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.comCopies of Bills are posted when they become available on the website…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 25 October 2023 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development fulfilled its pledge on Thursday 20th October, 2023 to the 2022 land applicants. This facilitated consultations with the Land Management Team to rectify the irregularities that the applicants faced. As part of the Land Allocation, Normalization and Distribution (L.A.N.D) 2023, the consultations gave the applicants the chance to discuss the status of their application and to make new arrangements for payments in the new structured plan. In a round-table setting, the applicants were able to dialogue with the L.A.N.D Team, which comprises the Minister of Sustainable Development, the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke,…

The FAO-GCF partnership has unlocked $1.2 billion in climate action financing for projects in developing countries 25/10/2023 Rome- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the renewal of its accreditation by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), a decision announced this Wednesday during the 37th meeting of the GCF Board. The reaccreditation reaffirms FAO’s unwavering dedication to advancing climate action through agrifood system transformations and supporting countries in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. FAO’s initial accreditation by the GCF Board, effective in October 2018, marked the beginning of a highly successful partnership, which has since…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2023 (SKNIS): As a result of heavy rainfall that was associated with Hurricane Tammy, there has been land slippage and rock-fall at the South-East Peninsula.Workers from the Public Works Department (PWD) are presently working with heavy equipment to clear the road of falling debris to make the road passable. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to exercise caution and patience when traversing the road at the S.E. Peninsula.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 24, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship awarded ‘booster grants’ of five thousand dollars ($5000) to 40 small business entrepreneurs within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis as a means of promoting good economic development. The award ceremony took place on October 24 in the Ministry’s Conference Room at Port Zante, Basseterre. Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Honourable Samal Duggins said, “In trying to acquire money to do this, one of the things we were challenged with was the idea of how much would have been given to small businesses and very…