Author: SKNISEditor

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 16th November, 2023 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment hosted a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 at the Ministry’s Secretariat to jumpstart the second Christmas Community Cleanse. The Christmas Community Cleanse aims to promote partnerships with existing truckers and loaders and also to stimulate economic growth at the community level. These partnerships are necessary for community cleanliness towards the journey to becoming a Sustainable Island State. The Community Cleanse will be executed by the Department of Constituency Empowerment in partnership with key stakeholders with the intention to promote improved, environmental spaces…

The ICH Secretariat is hosting its 2nd annual C.O.R.E (Cultural Oriented Revival Explosion) Knowledge Transfer Camp. This activity starts on the 4th – 15th December, 2023 and begins at 8.30 am and ends at 2.30 pm from Monday to Friday for children ages 8- 16 years from across St. Kitts and Nevis. The camp will be held at the St. Johnson Community Centre, Basseterre. The goal of the camp is to transfer ICH knowledge and skills from existing Knowledge Bearers to the next generation of Knowledge Bearers and Practitioners annually.Following this activity 60 young participants would get an exposure and learning experience about…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 15, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has initiated a comprehensive evaluation and strengthening of the essential public health functions in St. Kitts and Nevis. This groundbreaking exercise aims to assess and enhance the capacity of the national health authority in delivering superior health services and responding effectively to health emergencies. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, stated, “This exercise is a detailed examination of the 11 essential public health functions as outlined by PAHO. We are using a scientifically proven methodology…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), held a successful walkthrough with high school students from throughout St. Kitts and Nevis on November 14. Director of the Energy Unit, Dr. Bertil Browne stated in an interview on November 15 that “We carried the high school students from both St. Kitts and Nevis to get a look and understanding of the solar farms at the ECCB.” He also stated that the high school students found the walkthrough to be beneficial to them and…

No. of 2023 Saint Christopher  and Nevis.  Medical (Amendment) Bill, 2023 SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Medical Act, Cap 9.15. BE IT ENACTED by the King’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 same as follows: 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Medical (Amendment) Act, 2023. 2. Interpretation. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “Act” means the Medical Act, Cap 9.15. 3. Amendment of Fourth Schedule The…

No. of 2023 Saint Christopher   and Nevis Cannabis (Amendment) Bill, 2023  SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Cannabis Act, No. 8 of 2020. BE IT ENACTED by the King’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 same as follows: 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Cannabis (Amendment) Act, 2023. 2. Interpretation. In this Act, “Act” means the Cannabis Act, No. 8 of 2020. 3. Amendment of section 2. The Act is…

No. … of 2023 Saint Christopher  and Nevis  Whistleblowers Protection Bill, 2023 Arrangement of Sections. Section 1. Short Title. 2. Interpretation. 3. Protected Disclosures. 4. Disclosures to authorised persons. 5. Application. 6. Minister to consult. 7. Regulations. SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. … of 2023 A BILL to deter and combat corruption and other improper conduct by encouraging and facilitating bona fide disclosures of such conduct and protecting the persons who make such disclosures. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis and…

No. … of 2023 Unauthorized Disclosure of Saint Christopher Official Information Bill, 2023 and Nevis Arrangement of Sections. Section 1. Short title and commencement. 2. Interpretation. 3. National Security. 4. Defence. 5. International relations. 6. Crime and special investigation powers. 7. Other unauthorized disclosures. 8. Information resulting from unauthorised disclosures or entrusted in confidence. 9. Information entrusted in confidence to other States or international organizations. 10. Authorised disclosures. 11. Safeguarding of information. 12. Penalties. 13. Regulations. No. … of 2023 Unauthorized Disclosure of Saint Christopher Official Information Bill, 2023 and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. … of 2023 A…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (16th November 2023) – St. Kitts is thrilled to announce the much-awaited arrival of the inaugural cruise call of the Marella Voyager, as it sets sail into the destination’s picturesque harbor on 16th November 2023. This eagerly anticipated event compliments the Ministry of Tourism and the St. Kitts Tourism Authority’s ongoing efforts to solidify our position as one of the Caribbean’s premier cruise destinations. Marella Voyager, a masterpiece in naval architecture, boasts remarkable features and amenities that redefine luxury and comfort for its 1,832 passengers. Marella Voyager, operated by TUI UK, a leading travel operator in the United…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 15, 2023 (SKNIS): High school students across St. Kitts are learning more about the government’s efforts to transform St. Kitts and Nevis into a Sustainable Island State. Minister of State responsible for Youth Empowerment, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, is sharing the government’s vision as she interacts with the students during a new initiative dubbed: The Minister’s Caravan. The Minister’s Caravan will take the minister of state and other officials from the Department of Youth Empowerment to various schools where they will discuss the SIS and other related issues affecting young people. The interactive engagement began on…