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BASSETERRE, St. Kits, July 28, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, this week, announced several significant changes to the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme that are intended to boost international investor confidence in the programme and strengthen the Federation’s reputation as a responsible member of the global community. The new changes include the introduction of a new investment option called the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC), which replaces the previous Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF). Investors contributing towards this option will be helping to advance St. Kitts and Nevis into a Sustainable Island State based on seven pillars,…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 28 2023);Farmers have expressed their satisfaction with the efforts made by the government through theMinistry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives following the officiallaunch of its comprehensive strategic plan that outlines St. Kitts and Nevis’ approach to achievingCARICOM’s 25 by 2025 Agenda.The ceremony highlighted the goals and steps to be undertaken which are designed to help thefederation of St. Kitts and Nevis reduce its food import bill by 25 percent by the year 2025. It gavefarmers, fishers, food vendors, meat producers and other agricultural stakeholders the opportunityto provide feedback and engage in meaningful dialogue with…

New York, July 28, 2023 (Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations)—The Book of Condolences on the passing of His Excellency, Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LLD, former Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, that was opened at the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, has been closed as of Friday, July 21, 2023. The Memory Book, which was opened on Monday, July 17, 2023, received a steady flow of mourners throughout the week as diplomats from around the world as well as a wide array of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 28, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, graced the Louisa Grant Preschool Graduation Ceremony with his presence, continuing a cherished tradition of attending the event for the 10th consecutive year. The graduation ceremony was a joyous occasion celebrating the achievements of young learners who completed their preschool education. The Prime Minister, as a staunch advocate for early childhood education, also presented an award to the best-performing student, underscoring the Government’s commitment to nurturing and recognizing academic excellence from an early age. Prime Minister Hon.…

A section of the participants ofSecurity Forces FCCrime Intervention Summer Soccer Camp 2023 Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 28, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis through the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and St Kitts Nevis Defence Force, in partnership with local and international stakeholders, successfully organized the Crime Intervention Summer Soccer Camp 2023, at the Dr. William Connor Primary School grounds, under the theme, ‘Creating an Atmosphere for Growth and Development to Achieve Excellence.’ The two-week camp, which garnered overwhelming participation from the community, aimed to engage young minds through sports,…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Today, 28 July 2023, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) issued its reasons for allowing the Barbadian appeal in OO v BK [2023] CCJ 10 (AJ) BB which it heard on 28 March 2023. The Court had on 28 March 2023 reversed the decision of the Court of Appeal which had upheld a Magistrate’s dismissal of the appellant’s application for a domestic violence protection order after hearing submissions from the appellant’s attorney and the Office of the Attorney General of Barbados. Operation Safe Space Movement for Change Inc in association with International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination Inc…

Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis, July 28, 2023 [Ministry of Health]: The Ministry of Health has successfully completed an extensive series of customer service training sessions that began in May 2023. The training series has been an ongoing process, providing a unique opportunity for each department within the Ministry to partake in and benefit from. With a primary focus on improving the customer service experience, the sessions were designed to address crucial elements of interpersonal communication. Key themes included setting and managing customer expectations, the significance of non-verbal communication, the application of emotional intelligence in healthcare settings, and strategies for effective…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 27, 2023 (SKNIS): The Department of Civil Aviation is holding a five-day runway safety workshop from July 24 to 28 to underscore the government’s commitment to safety and security within the aviation industry. This was stated by the Minister of Civil Aviation, the Honourable Marsha Henderson during her speech to open the workshop on July 24 in Bird Rock, Basseterre.    She said, “As a signatory to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Convention, we remain fully compliant and committed to the regulations outlined, especially as a state heavily dependent on tourism, we, therefore, must maintain a vibrant and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 27, 2023 (SKNIS) – Well drilling in Cabbage Tree, Cayon, is continuing apace, as the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is moving forward with its plans to address the water problems that have been affecting the community of Cayon for many years.Speaking on the issue on Wednesday, July 26, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said his government is resolute in its position to solve the water concerns once and for all because access to potable water is a key element of his administration’s plans of building a Sustainable Island State.“Just this year alone we…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 27, 2023 (SKNIS): Data collection is critically important to St. Kitts and Nevis as it helps to provide a solid foundation for informed decision-making among others, said Minister of Sustainable Development, Constituency Empowerment, Environment and Climate Action, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke on the July 26 edition of Infocus. “Decision-making has to be informed by data. If we do not know what is happening in St. Kitts and Nevis, we cannot determine what policies would best serve our population,” said Dr. Clarke. “The only way you can make decisions about a country for now and for the future…