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The Ministry of National Security (MNS) has sent twelve law enforcement operatives to St. Lucia (SLU). The contingent is comprised of six soldiers from the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) ranking from Private to Sergeant, and six officers from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) ranking from Constable to Sergeant. The contingent was deployed to join the peace-keeping efforts in SLU following the Regional Security Systems’ (RSS) request for assistance in this regard. The contingent’s deployment is scheduled to last for three (3) weeks. While on the island, the twelve will be sworn in as…

Her Excellency The Governor-General Dame Marcella A. Liburd, GCMG, JP wishes to advise that she will be absent from the Federation for a short duration from Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to attend the Coronation Ceremony of King Charles The Third. During Her Excellency’s absence, His Excellency Mr. Walford Vincent Gumbs, OBE, JP, will serve as Governor-General’s Deputy.  He was administered his Oaths at a brief ceremony at Government House earlier today in accordance with the Constitution.     Government HouseSaint Kitts  May 3, 2023 

The Heads of Government of CARICOM remain deeply concerned at the severe impact of theongoing invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on energy, nuclear security andsafety, the environment and global food security.We register, in particular, our grave concern at the negative impact of the war on the globaleconomy, and on the economies in our Region, where disruptions in trade and high fuelprices have resulted in extremely high rates of inflation reflected in increased prices forgoods and services for the people of our Region.The Region urges a return to mature diplomacy and calls on all relevant bodies to intensifyengagement, to…

The Caribbean. April 28, 2023: The Caribbean Domestic Workers Network (CDWN) joins the world in commemorating International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2023. As we honor workers across the Caribbean and beyond, we give a special salute to the women and men who work in homes and support families throughout our communities. Domestic Workers are workers and deserve the same rights and protections as any other worker. It is because of Domestic Workers that our societies can function, businesses can run, schools can be open, and doctors at hospitals can take care of the sick. Domestic Workers are a critical…

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, in cooperation with the St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department, successfully halted a smuggling attempt at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. On April 26th, 2023, a routine cargo scan detected several packages concealed inside a punching bag that entered the Federation the day before via ‘Amerijet’ from Miami. The package was deemed suspicious and the Police were alerted. Upon examination, the punching bag was found to contain four (4) vacuum sealed packages with vegetable material suspected to be cannabis. The contraband weighed two hundred and fifteen grams (215g), two…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (April 27th, 2023)—The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. wishes to inform the public that its offices will be closed on Monday 1st May 2022 in recognition of Labor Day. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday 2nd May 2022. During this period of closure bill payments can be made online by signing up for Ebiz at www.ebiz.skelec.kn or through the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank, Republic Bank, and First Caribbean Bank portals. Customers can also drop off cheques at our cheque drop box at our main office. To access our 24/7automated customer support system customers can call 465-2000 to make bill payments, report faults,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is observing world day for Safety and Health at Work to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. Minister of Employment and Labour, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, in commemorating the day during her address to the nation on April 28 said safety within the working environment benefits both the employee and the organisation. She added, “It is imperative that as the working environment evolves with changes in technology, equipment, processes, and policies, we readily adapt,” she said, “We must implement structures and strong safety policies that ensure…

Today, Friday 28th April 2023 commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year, we celebrate under the theme of “A Safe and Healthy Working Environment; A Fundamental Right.” Undoubtedly, safety within the working environment benefits both the employee and the organization. It is imperative that as the working environment evolves with changes in technology, equipment, processes, and policies, that we readily adapt. We must implement structures and strong safety policies that ensure a safe working environment for all stakeholders. Employers, in short, the responsibility largely rests on your shoulders to provide a safe working environment for all.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 27, 2023 (SKNIS): The deadline to submit entries for the Independence 40 Theme Competition is fast approaching, and nationals and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to get involved before the competition ends at midnight on Sunday, April 30. The theme must capture the essence of the country’s 40-year history of independence as well as its current realities and standard for a shared future. Entries for the theme competition must be no more than six to eight words and should be memorable. On Wednesday’s (June 26) edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Viera Galloway, Co-chair…

The Ministry of National Security hereby informs the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis of a developing situation concerning the African detainees that were rescued at sea on March 28th, 2023.On March 28th, 2023, the St. Kitts and Nevis Coast Guard (SKNCG) responded to a call for help at sea. The situation turned out to be a rescue mission for a number of Cameroon nationals who were found alive after their boat capsized after leaving Antigua and Barbuda. The Cameroonians were transported to St. Kitts; provided with medical and psychological care; and detained at a government facility pending repatriation to…